Schutzhund 1 Obedience

German Shepherd Schutzhund 1 Obedience

Maximum point score is 100 points. Heeling On Leash and Impartiality – 15 points Starting from the basic heel position, the dog on leash should willingly and outgoingly follow the handler upon the voice command to heel (fuss). At the beginning of the exercise, the handler must proceed in a straight line 40 to 50 … Read more

Schutzhund Obedience Training

Schutzhund Training

The word “Schutzhund” is the German word for “protection dog”, and Schutzund is a dog sport that was first developed in Germany early last century. Schutzhund testing emerged as a way of testing if a dog had the necessary characteristics and traits for it to be considered to be a true German Shepherd working dog. … Read more

German Shepherd Temperament

German Shepherd Temperament

German Shepherd dogs are one of the most popular breeds in the world for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is their temperament. It’s this temperament along with their intelligence that makes them so useful as service dogs, both in the police and the military. So what exactly is the German Shepherd temperament … Read more

Types of German Shepherds

Types of German Shepherds

There are a number of different types of German Shepherds that have developed through the years. While each type are certainly German Shepherds, they all have their own distinctive characteristics and history. And like all types of dogs, they all have some issues too. So if you’re looking to get a German Shepherd, you’ll definitely … Read more