
This weekend with the dog club was very informative and engaging sessions. There were a number of dogs with some behavioural issues, and it was amazing to see their behaviour change with the proper handling techniques. Penny, my trainer, displayed incredible patience and skill in working with these dogs. There was one case of a six-month-old German Shepherd pup being trained for Schutzhund. The puppy was awfully stubborn, obeying only when it felt like executing the “sit” command. Penny very patiently worked with the pup, correcting it while making sure it was rewarded when it complied. He seemed a bit resistant, with the pup at times actually trying to attempt to bite Penny, despite there being several equipment changes and numerous tries. She said the only reason it had not bitten yet was because it was too young. She then performed a temperament test, which was very interesting to watch. With only a little bit… Read More