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Date Posted: 11:15:04 04/24/08 Thu
Author: Butch Cappel
Subject: Re: BB's in Protection work
In reply to: Samantha 's message, "Re: BB's in Protection work" on 07:41:26 04/24/08 Thu

>When I first got Precious, I thought about doing some
>Pro Sport with her. One of the thing sthat they
>worried about was the breeds lack of drive. Not that
>they don't have any, but they have a considerable
>ammount less.
>THey tested Precious thoroughly, and one of the things
>i knoticed was their use of many backties and training
>collars. They're assessment with an adult was that
>she's not biting out of drive, She bites out of
>defense and fear. Leading to the conclusion that it
>could ruin her and be potentially dangerous.
>
>However, not saying it can't be done, But personally I
>would start with a puppy and imprint from early on.
>Rayna has some great techniques and has competed with
>her six year old border collie. So it can be done.
>Just makes a huge difference on the breed type.
>
>I will be getting a new dog. Hopefully soon... One fo
>the things i will definately be doing is some
>competitive ob and schuz. Rayna will be the main
>trainer (hopefully). Or I'll be using Gerald Swint
>out of Louisianna.
>
>I think it all has to do with starting the pup off
>early, finding the RIGHT trainer and working of drive,
>not defense. Just MHOP

Hey Samantha I noticed that you used the term Pro Sport in your post so I thought I should clear things up a little. It was not a K9 PRO SPORT club where you tested your dog. I can say that because we specialize in mastiffs and other breeds not popular in sport trials. We would have welcomed your BB

We have never met a Mastiff that wouldn't work as a Pro Sport dog.

Also none of the trainers that train in Pro Sport would have used a backtie on your dog, or any training collars that just goes against conventional wisdom when testing a PP dog.

We have several BB's participating in K9 Pro Sport and are always willing to help any one interested in doing things with their dog, no matter the "drive" or assumed lack of.

If you are still interested in PP training and would like to get with a real K9 Pro Sport trainer in your area e-me and I will be glad to help you find someone.

Butch Cappel
Founder
K9 PRO SPORTS
The Original

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