| Re: what makes a dog stop working?
I am a little late to this thread but want to restate a few thoughts:
1. 2 times a week for protection for a Rott is more than enough
2. "at home" protection work is not a great idea for adolescent Rottweiler males... puppies, yes... older dogs, sure.... but there is such a potential for handler stress to crop up.
3. Other clubs that train protection more often are likely Mal/GSD clubs... Rottweilers are different mentally... not bad... just different... ignoring this fact, is like ignoring laws of physics.
If your dog is refusing to do simple exercises, and you have ruled out physical issues... it is time for compulsion.... period. A 12-20 month old Rott is a teenager.... he will need to be "level set" as to what is required/demanded of him... Otherwise, good luck with that SchH2 ....
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