[frau]

Hi Brooke,

Our Gypsy is 2 and acts wonderful in the ring, too.. She seems to be able to go into work mode. She is, however, unrealiable around strangers. She has been improving with age, but I still wouldn't allow her around small children.

She was socialized like crazy, traveled with my tennis team her first spring. Something happened around 1 year of age and she began barking at strangers. She hasn't bitten, but I don't want to give her the chance.

She was trained using positive methods only. I could tell, though, that the trainer, despite having a Rottie herself, was leery of Rotties in general. Since we have started SAR training with my daughter's GWP, we have found a trainer well-grounded in Schutzhund who uses more traditional methods. We have seen marvelous results with the GWp and I am considering taking Gypsy to her.

This woman and her husband are NOT afraid of Rotties, or of getting bitten in the training ring. They expect immediate action on command. Gypsy is quick and sharp, and I think this different sort of training will enhance my control of her AND her control of herself.

Consider further training with Zeus.

Good luck,

Frau