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For The Schutzhund Dog
Schutzhund (German for protection dog) is a dog sport
that was developed in Germany in the early 1900s to
test whether German Shepherd Dogs exhibit the traits
necessary for police-type work, rather than simply
evaluating a dog's appearance. Today, many breeds
other than German Shepherds can compete in Schutzhund,
but it is a demanding test for any dog and few are
able to pass successfully.
There are three
schutzhund titles: Schutzhund 1 (SchH1), Schutzhund
2 (SchH2), and Schutzhund 3 (SchH3). SchH1 is the
first title and SchH3 is the most advanced. Additionally,
before a dog can compete for a SchH1, he must pass
a temperament test called a B or BH (Begleithundprüfung,
which translates as "traffic-sure companion dog
test"). The B tests basic obedience and sureness
around strange people, strange dogs, traffic, and
loud noises. A dog that exhibits excessive fear, distractibility,
or aggression cannot pass the B and so cannot go on
to schutzhund.
The Schutzhund test
has changed over the years. Modern Schutzhund consists
of three phases: tracking, obedience, and protection.
A dog must pass all three phases in one trial to be
awarded a schutzhund title. Each phase is judged on
a 100-point scale. The minimum passing score is 70
for the tracking and obedience phases and 80 for the
protection phase. At any time the judge may dismiss
a dog for showing poor temperament, including fear
or aggression.
Whether it be the correct
size harness, pinch collar or leash, its important
to take the field each and every time with the correct
equipment for you and your dog. Prodogz Schutzhund
Equipment is pleased to bring you the quality dog
training equipment from Schweikert Equipment for Schutzhund
Training, Ringsport equipment and Police K9 Training
equipment. Along with Gripper Leash, Sprenger Collars,
Dogtra remote training collars and a large verity
of Fursavers (Fur Savers). Visit our Tug Toy Pages,
we have a huge selection Of tug Toys to help you get
the most out of your training. We also carry the Jute
Ball, along with other types of balls and toys. If
you need a Leather Dog Harness go no farther than
our Dog Harness Page. and also remember us for your
helper gear like Vests, Jackets and Pants. So whether
your training dogs for Schutzhund, Police, Basic Obedience,
Military, or even Agility you have come to the right
location.
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