WHERE DO I START?

 

 

Welcome! You may be wondering where to begin, either on your Schutzhund journey in general, or on this website. Whether you are new to IPO or a veteran member of a thriving club, there's bound to be a blog written just for your stage of Schutzhund. Check out some of these common topics below!

 

I'm brand new to this. What do I do now?

• What is IPO?

• How Do I Get Involved in Schutzhund?

• The Right Fit: Finding Your IPO Club

• The Right Dog for IPO

• Where Do I Find an IPO Dog?

• Preparing for Your First Schutzhund Club Visit

• Your First Visit and Evaluation

• Training 101

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I need help explaining Schutzhund to my friends and family!

• What is IPO?

• Does Schutzhund Make a Dog Dangerous?

• Family Life and the IPO Dog

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I don't understand this whole "club" thing. I've contacted several clubs. Now what?

• 4 Misconceptions about Clubs 

• Blogs all about the Schutzhund Club

 

Help! I'm getting ready to trial!

• Are You Ready To Trial?

• How to Avoid that DQ

• How to Trial Well

• Creating the Trial Picture

• Obedience Tip Sheet (PDF)

• How to Report In/Out Properly (PDF)

• Handler Etiquette (PDF)

 

Our club would like to post helpful info on Schutzhund and our training. Do you have anything that might work?

• Training Etiquette

• What is IPO?

• Does Schutzhund Make a Dog Dangerous?

• Preparing for Your Schutzhund Club Visit

• Your First Visit and Evaluation

• Are You A Good Club Member?

• IPO Trial Checklist (PDF)

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How do I become a better handler/trainer?

• Tips for New IPO Handlers

• Blogs specifically for and about handlers

 

How do you find the time to do Schutzhund?

• Finding Time to Train

• Balancing Schutzhund and Life, Part 1

• Balancing Schutzhund and Life, Part 2

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