[Jennx]

Great question. We just took our bitch to observe at our local ScH club yesterday for the first time. It was very interesting to she her response around the other dogs. (All shepards and Mallinois). We had never seen ScH training before and wanted to consider it for our girl. She showed great interest and drive, and it is something we will look into after her confirmation is complete. Her personality is that of a turtle dove with everyone and everything she meets, and we were assured that that being her basic personality, would not change. I did find the training process a tad unsettling though. Perhaps because that was our first time being exposed to it?

What is the general thought of rotts participating in ScH and the image of the breed? (I know thatmay sound like a stupid question, but it was proposed to us that "BITE WORK"

It was mentioned to us that the protection phase of Sch may cast an unnecessary negative light on the breed. ??? I'm not sure I agree with that sentiment, as if training is proper and the dog is sound, it should be fine, right?