How To Avoid That DQ
DQ - A Disqualification. How does this happen in a Schutzhund trial, and how can we avoid it? Learn about common DQs and the ways to prevent
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Are You Ready to Trial?
Training is going great, and it's time to think about entering a Schutzhund trial. How do you know if you are ready? Should you pick a
Off-Season Training with BETH BRADLEY
Schutzhund Life welcomes 2016 USCA National Champion Beth Bradley to the blog! Join us as Beth shares her off-season training regimen with F
Does Schutzhund Make a Dog Dangerous?
“Is this dog dangerous?” This is one of the most pressing questions handlers must answer about their Schutzhund dogs. After all, isn't S
Family Life and the IPO Dog
Can the IPO dog be a family dog? How does the family dynamic work with an energetic Schutzhund dog? How does raising this dog differ from r
Importing A Dog - What You Should Know
You’ve decided to import a dog for Schutzhund. Now what? How do you go about finding the right dog in a country thousands of miles away?
Good Breeder - Where Art Thou?
Good puppy prospects for IPO do not just “happen”; they must be carefully bred for by conscientious breeders. So how do you find the right b
Where Do I Find an IPO Dog?
This is one of the largest decisions a handler faces when selecting an IPO dog: where to find one. Domestic breeder? European breeder? Impor
Battle of the Sexes: Who Does IPO Better?
"Anything you can do I can do better!" Who does IPO better, male or female dogs? Which gender should you choose when looking for a
Puppy or Adult - Which is Better?
Have you fallen in love with a particular breed for Schutzhund/IPO? Now that you are smitten, you face another decision: do you get a puppy
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