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A Brief Description of Schutzhund Training
Schutzhund is a German word meaning "protection dog."
Schutzhund is the historical means by which genetic breed temperament has been tested and maintained, and is not simply a sport. The concept of these working tests started in Europe at the beginning of the 20th Century when early developers of the German Shepherd Dog, among them Captain Max von Stephanitz, realized that, with modernization of rural life, the working dogs could soon become unnecessary. Recognizing that the German Shepherd was extremely versatile and capable of adapting to all types of functions, a system of standards was adapted in order to identify those dogs considered to be suitable as breeding stock. While conformation shows established correct type and physical structure, these working tests identified the dogs who had the necessary drive, character and overall working ability. It is from these working tests that the sport of Schutzhund evolved.
Schutzhund training concentrates on three areas: Tracking, Obedience, and Protection work. Schutzhund measures the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage and trainability. One of the most important qualities of a Schutzhund trained dog is his complete obedience under distraction.
Tracking — The Tracking phase is intended to test the dog's trainability, scenting ability and its mental and physical endurance. In this test, the dog is required to track footsteps and find objects over mixed terrain, change direction and show absolute accuracy and commitment to the task. The tests vary in length, shape, and difficulty depending on the title sought.
Obedience — The Obedience exercises test the dog's temperament, structural efficiencies and its willingness to serve. The obedience phase includes several exercises: including heeling on and off leash; heeling through distractions including groups of people and/or the firing of a gun; sit, down, stand, stay, recall; retrieving over a one meter jump and a six foot wall.
Protection — The Protection phase of Schutzhund training involves testing the dog's courage, physical strength and agility. During this phase, the relationship between dog and handler is of utmost importance. Exercises include, among others, a search of hiding places, finding a hidden human decoy, and guarding that decoy while the handler approaches. The dog is then expected to pursue the decoy when an escape is attempted. The dog must never bite unless either the dog or the handler is attacked, in which case, the dog must attack fully and without hesitation. However, all bites are expected to be placed on the padded sleeve worn by the decoy and the dog MUST release on command of the handler and guard the decoy without any further aggression. In Schutzhund protection work, the dog must at all times be under the absolute control of the handler.
While the sport is open to all breeds, including mixed-breeds, it is traditionally a Working and Herding dog sport. German Shepherd Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Belgian Malinois, Airedale Terriers, Boxers, Bouvier des Flandres, and Giant Schnauzers are the most common breeds involved in the sport, with the German Shepherd Dog being the most common.
Dog and Handler teams compete for titles at three levels — SchH1, SchH2, and SchH3 — with each being increasingly more difficult to earn. In addition, there are other titles including Advanced Tracking (FH1 and FH2), Endurance Certificates (AD), Police Dog training and Agility work.
A dog trained in Schutzhund is generally an excellent companion in the home as well as a good candidate for police work and search and rescue. The Schutzhund trained dog has confidence and trust in himself. He is approachable, quietly standing his ground, calm but eager and alert when the situation warrants.
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Clubs and Additional Information:
National/International Clubs:
- German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada — The GSSCC is a corporation of clubs from every part of Canada. The goals are directed toward the promotion of the German Shepherd Dog.
- United Schutzhund Club of America for the German Shepherd Dog (USA)
- DVG America — An All Breed Schutzhund Organization
Deutscher Verband der Gebrauchshundsportvereine (DVG) is the oldest and largest Schutzhund training organization in the world. DVG is made up of fourteen geographic regions (Landesverbands), thirteen of which are in Germany with the fourteenth, LV/DVG America.
- Deutscher Hundesportverband (DHV) — The German Working Dog Association
- American Working Dog Federation (AWDF) — Founded in 1989 to strengthen the working breeds in the United States. All member clubs of the AWDF share the goal of preserving and protecting the working dogs' heritage in America.
- American Working Malinois Association (AWMA) — The AWMA is a working dog club developed to promote and preserve the working Malinois as intended by its native country of origin, Belgium. The AWMA is a member of the Fédération Mondio Berger Belge (FMBB), the World Union for the Working Belgian Shepherd Dog, as well as a full member of the AWDF.
- North American Working Bouvier Association (NAWBA) — NAWBA encourages training and use of the Bouvier for work consistent with the heritage and original function of the breed, including, but not limited to, protection work, obedience, tracking, and herding.
- United Doberman Club (UDC) — The UDC was formed in 1990 with members from around the world who are dedicated to preserving and protecting the Doberman and its heritge as a Working Dog. The UDC is a member club of the AWDF and the International Doberman Club (IDC).
- United States Boxer Association (USA-BOX) — An organization that is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the working dog heritage of the Boxer breed. The USA-BOX is the official United States representative Boxer club for the Association Technique Internationale du Boxer (ATIBOX), the world Boxer organization. The USA-BOX is also a member of the AWDF.
- United States Rottweiler Club (USRC) — The USRC is an International Organization whose membership is dedicated to the complete Rottweiler in character, conformation and working ability. USRC is a member of the AWDF. The USRC conducts its own Schutzhund Trials and has its own Scorebooks and paperwork. USRC scores are recognized by the ADRK and all AWDF member clubs including the United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
- Federation for the American Staffordshire Terrier (FAST) — A member club of the AWDF, FAST is dedicated to preserving and protecting working heritage of the American Staffordshire Terrier.
- Working Riesenschnauzer Federation (WRSF) — The WRSF was established in 1991 and formed to help ensure the preservation and betterment of the Giant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer) in the United States and throughout the world. The WRSF is a member of the AWDF and the International Schnauzer-Pinscher Union (ISPU).
- Working Pitbull Terrier Club of America (WPBTCA) — Dedicated to the American Pit Bull Terrier and opening the eyes of the world to the true working abilities and qualities of this breed. The WPBTCA is an AWDF recognized club, established in 2003. The WPTCA focuses on events such as Schutzhund, Ring Events, Agility, Obedience, Weight Pulls, and Conformation.
- North American Working Airedale Terrier Association (NAWATA) — An organization that is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the working dog heritage of the Airedale Terrier breed.
- British Schutzhund Association
- Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) — World Union of German Shepherd Dog Clubs (WUSV)
Regional Clubs:
British Columbia:
- The West Coast German Shepherd Schutzhund Club (WCGSSC) — Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in training and competing in the sport of Schutzhund. (Surrey, British Columbia)
- Greater Vancouver Dog Sport Club — A non-profit dog training organization with its training grounds located in Cloverdale, British Columbia. The Greater Vancouver Dog Sport Club is an all-breed club and one of only two Deutscher Verband der Gebrauchshündsportvereine (DVG) Clubs in the BC Lower Mainland.
- Delta Schutzhund Club — Located in Delta, British Columbia, the Delta Schutzhund Club is dedicated to the promotion of the sport of Schutzhund and the German Shepherd Dog breed.
- Victoria Rottweiler Club— An all-breed Schutzhund dog sport club, located in Victoria, British Columbia.
- Southern Vancouver Island Schutzhund Club (SVISC) — An active member of the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada (GSSCC), the governing association for Schutzhund sport in Canada. The SVISC also recognizes other clubs in the association and affiliations with the Verin fur Deutsche Schaferhund (SV) and the VDH.
Prairies:
- The Chinook Schutzhund Club of Alberta — Located in Calgary, Alberta and member of the GSSCC. The Club's goal is to promote and enjoy the sport of Schutzhund promarily through the training of the German Shepherd Dog.
- Central Plains Schutzhund Club — German Shepherd Dog breed club only.
- Schutzhund Manitoba Working Dog Association — Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the club offers training, events, and a great place for people to gather and enjoy their dogs and the competitive sport of Schutzhund.
- The Winnipeg Working Dog Club — In existence since 1995, training, primarily German Shepherd Dogs, in schutzhund — from all levels, beginner to World championship.
Contact: Jim Chrisp, Tel.: 204-344-5567 or e-mail: jschrisp@yahoo.ca
Ontario:
- Capital City Schutzhund Club — Markham, Ontario
- Durham Schutzhund Club — The Durham Schutzhund Club is one of Ontario’s largest GSSCC member Schutzhund clubs, open to all working breeds, and located just west of Orono, Ontario.
- Saugeen Schutzhund Club — An all breed training club in the sport of Schutzhund, located in Orangeville, Ontario
- The Toronto Schutzhund Club — The TSC is a member of the GSSCC in the Ontario, Canada region as well as a World Union of German Shepherd Dog Clubs (WUSV) club. The club is primarily made up of German Shepherd Dogs but membership is open to all other breeds which are capable of the work and have all the necessary drives and sound temperament.
- Thunder Bay Schutzhund Club — A member of the GSSCC with members training and competing in local, regional, national and international trials and events throughout the world.
- York Region Schutzhund Club — An all breed training club in the sport of schutzhund.
Quebec:
Maritimes:
- Fundy Schutzhund Club — A member of the GSSCC and consists of a group of dog enthusiasts who firmly believe in maintaining the integrity of the working breeds. While the club is currently made up of mostly German Shepherds, there are also members who train Rottweilers and Boxers.
- Newfoundland Schutzhund Club — A small group working together as a dog club in the sport of Schutzhund.
- The Sirius Working Dog Association — A DVG based Schutzhund club in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Regional U.S. Clubs:
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Reference Books/Videos:
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WORKING DOGS by Elliot Humphrey & Lucien Warner
The first scientific study from early in the 20th century to attempt to understand how to breed dogs, primarily German Shepherds, of superior intelligence, disposition, and physique for use in a wide variety of working dog capacities. This effort began the process - which is still evolving today - of better understanding how to breed for both the physical and temperament characteristics desired.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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SCHUTZHUND OBEDIENCE: TRAINING IN DRIVE
by Gottfreid Dildei & Sheila Booth
When and how to motivate. Puppy imprinting, handling, proofing and much more.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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DER SCHUTZHUND (THE PROTECTION DOG)
by Helmut Raiser, trans. by Armin Winkler
Training of working dogs in Protection Work. Gives equal consideration to the duties of handler, dog, and helper; covers various drives and ethological terms, and the methods through which dogs learn. There is also detailed instruction on the practical aspects of training dogs in protection work.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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TRACKING: FROM THE BEGINNING
by Gary Patterson
Includes theory, conditioning and reinforcement, the track, training atmosphere, overview of the program, imprinting and novice training, beginning tracking, intermediate, and advanced tracking, training for advanced titles. The emphasis is on tracking for Schutzhund.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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K9 PROFESSIONAL TRACKING
by Resi Gerritsen & Ruud Haak
A complete manual of theory and training for the professional tracking dog (Schutzhund or police).
— Available from Dogwise.com
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ADVANCED SCHUTZHUND
by Karen Duet & Ivan Balabanov
A problem-solving approach to Level III work that will help competitors bring their dogs to the highest level. Deals with tracking, obedience and protection individually, offers step-by-step solutions and operant conditioning techniques.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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FOUNDATIONS OF COMPETITIVE TRACKING: BASIC SKILLS (TAPE 1) VIDEO
by Joanne Plumb, 60 Min. 1998 Video Edition
Emphasis is on breaking skills down into their most basic form, letting the dog make mistakes and benefit from them. Schutzhund or AKC tracking.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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FOUNDATIONS OF COMPETITIVE TRACKING: TEACHING PRECISION (TAPE 2) VIDEO
by Joanne Plumb, 60 Min. 1998 Video Edition
Emphasis in these videos is on breaking skills down into their most basic form, letting the dog make mistakes and benefit from them. Schutzhund or AKC tracking.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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TRACKING VIDEO
by Gottfreid Dildei, 50 Min. 1993 Video Edition
How to teach the dog to work intensely, confidently, and slowly from footstep to footstep all the way to the end of a winning Schutzhund III track.
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SCHUTZHUND BASIC OBEDIENCE I VIDEO
by Gottfreid Dildei, Published by Canine Training Systems
50 Min. Video Edition
Used by both Schutzhund and competitive obedience trainers! Teach from the beginning to work in drive. From the most successful Schutzhund coach in the US.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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SCHUTZHUND ADVANCED OBEDIENCE II VIDEO
by Gottfreid Dildei, Published by Canine Training Systems
50 Min. Video Edition
Teaches all advanced exercises in Schutzhund, including recall, finish, stand in motion, retrieves and send away.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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SCHUTZHUND OBEDIENCE III: A MODERN VIEW OF CORRECTION VIDEO
by Gottfreid Dildei, Published by Canine Training Systems
50 Min. Video Edition
These videos train the schutzhund obedience exercises utilizing the dog's drive instincts to get animated enthusiastic performance.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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FIRST STEPS OF BITE TRAINING DVD
by Ed Frawley, Published by Leerburg Video Productions
100 Min. DVD Edition
The beginning tape for those interested in Schutzhund Protection work.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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HANDLER TRAINING FOR A COMPANION DOG VIDEO
by Ed Frawley, Published by Leerburg Video Productions
55 Min. Video Edition
What judges expect the handler and his dog to be able to do in the Companion B stage of a Schutzhund I trials.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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BITE TRAINING PUPPIES VIDEO
by Ed Frawley, Published by Leerburg Video Productions
120 Min. Video Edition
Covers instincts and drives to look for in selecting a puppy for protection training, developing the prey drive at an early age.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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SCHUTZHUND THE DOG SPORT VIDEO
by Ed Frawley, Published by Leerburg Video Productions
50 Min. Video Edition
What the sport of Schutzhund is all about - history, how competitions are organized, titles, scoring and etc.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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PROBLEM SOLVING IN TRAINING A TRACKING DOG VIDEO
by Ed Frawley, Published by Leerburg Video Productions
72 Min. Video Edition
How to read a dog having problems tracking, solve handler errors and avoid common mistakes.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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TRAINING THE NEW HELPER (SCHUTZHUND) VIDEO
by Ed Frawley, Published by Leerburg Video Productions
60 Min. Video Edition
Designed for the serious and advanced student of Schutzhund, Protection, and Police Work.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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TRAINING HANDLERS FOR SCHUTZHUND I TRIAL VIDEO
by Ed Frawley, Published by Leerburg Video Productions
95 Min. Video Edition
Teaching trainers how to handle a dog in a Schutzhund I trial and get the maximum humber of points possible.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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Resources/References:
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Last Updated: 18 February 2010
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