Post by traceyh on Jan 18, 2012 19:45:36 GMT -5
Hello from South West Ontario,
I have been in the sport of Schutzhund..ummm, IPO since around 1995. My first dog was an American Pit Bull Terrier who I rescued and put a SchH 3 on, since then I have put BHs on a couple more “Pits” as well as a Bullmastiff, and SchH 3s on GSD and Malinois.
Up until a little over a year ago, I was training in the more “traditional” way of Schutzhund and was getting ok results, but I wasn’t happy with my training style, and was actually considering taking a break from the sport, as I was feeling burnt out.
Then 2 important events happened, first was I met Elmar Mannes of Germany who completely blew my mind with his protection work. Next was meeting Lance Collins and he blew my mind in everything else…. as well as protection!.
I have since completely re-trained my dogs in the WCGSSC/Lance’s way of training and couldn’t be happier!! His system is the best that I have ever seen in my 15 or so years..If you get a chance to see him, I highly suggest you take the time out to. I can honestly say I have never seen any club where each and every member has such great obedience/control on their dogs and it is nearly impossible to tell new person from World Competitor.
I am currently training a GSD, a Malinois and an American Bulldog. Perhaps one day I will try a Doberman as I am a huge fan ;D
Well, that’s my novelette..look forward to learning lots during my stay here.
I have been in the sport of Schutzhund..ummm, IPO since around 1995. My first dog was an American Pit Bull Terrier who I rescued and put a SchH 3 on, since then I have put BHs on a couple more “Pits” as well as a Bullmastiff, and SchH 3s on GSD and Malinois.
Up until a little over a year ago, I was training in the more “traditional” way of Schutzhund and was getting ok results, but I wasn’t happy with my training style, and was actually considering taking a break from the sport, as I was feeling burnt out.
Then 2 important events happened, first was I met Elmar Mannes of Germany who completely blew my mind with his protection work. Next was meeting Lance Collins and he blew my mind in everything else…. as well as protection!.
I have since completely re-trained my dogs in the WCGSSC/Lance’s way of training and couldn’t be happier!! His system is the best that I have ever seen in my 15 or so years..If you get a chance to see him, I highly suggest you take the time out to. I can honestly say I have never seen any club where each and every member has such great obedience/control on their dogs and it is nearly impossible to tell new person from World Competitor.
I am currently training a GSD, a Malinois and an American Bulldog. Perhaps one day I will try a Doberman as I am a huge fan ;D
Well, that’s my novelette..look forward to learning lots during my stay here.
