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Originally Posted by groupieindenial Finally read this thread. SO many, so little time. How are your wounds mending? This is disturbing that the man would continue to train for protection with this dog, when it was proven right from the beginning the dog did not have the right temprament. I'm hoping that "YOUR" training group refused the dog for this type of trainin, but the man went elsewhere to attain it?
I had my dog assessed a few months ago, by some Sch expert from Europe. He said my dog is perfect for it, that yu couldn't ask for a better suited pup for it. I still am unsure if this is what I want for my dog, I really don't know enough about the sport. I would be weary of my dog turning, like what you've mentioned. Like Trish said, I have taken on full responsibility of owning such type of dog. |
This dog was not trained in protection. We simply tested him for prey drive about a year ago. He didn't have any, and was fearful of the tug.
This is not a case of a dog "turning", and a confident, stable, strong nerved dog is a safe dog when trained and under control. This was a dog of HIGH defense, and attacked out of fear and distrust. Not a confident animal.
Do not let this incident dissuade you from pursuing SchH. Simply find GOOD people to train with, you will learn heaps of good stuff.