This is how dogs should be assessed to see if they are suitable for breading. Combined with hip/elbow scores and dna tests. Imagine the dogs of the future if all dog breading was that strict. Balanced, healthy, loyal and strong dogs, that should be every breeders goal!!
Ben Wright This is how they are assessed for breeding in Germany... of course it's not 100% full proof because many showline dogs have titles that were bought. It's not required here in the states but reputable working line 'and' showline breeders do still follow this system. My working line females dam alone has an IPO3, FH, a V rating and won a sieger show.. not to mention she has a string of obedience titles from akc obedience and agility. Many females are not titled that extensively but my breeder puts just as much work into her females. I love it and I've been thoroughly impressed with my females drives and temperament, all my future dogs will come from this breeder! :)
Great video! This is also ideal for those who don't understand the sport and think our dogs are just "trained to be mean". Subscribing and very anxious to see more! Nice work!
As I understand it from watching a discussion with a couple of top level competition decoys, decoy and helper are two different things with different skill sets. The decoy is trained in movements to test the dog for the judge during the trial. The helper has experience with dog behavior/thresholds and helps build the dog in training.
In Germany we also call it VPG witch means Diversity Test for workingdogs. I think this is the most correct name. Especially because there is also an FH IPO where it's just a Level of Tracking Challenge.
Excellent video. Quick, easy to understand and interesting. Q: In the case of a male shepherd, does having them neutered make them more trainable? Or to put it another way, are they easily distracted during training if they are still intact? Thank you.
Typically, leaving a male intact is preferable for sport and protection dogs because testosterone contributes to drive, and makes the dog more intense.
I'm thinking about starting my next GSD in IPO, and have been watching IPO handlers and training areas, but still want to know, how do you think when you've found the right place for you and your dog to start IPO training?
I want to begin in Schutzhound training but I’m 16,don’t have a German Shepherd yet(my parents won’t allow me) and I can’t find any clubs near me at the moment.I want to be a k9 handler in the future and think I would really enjoy it
Travis. I'm wondering how well the dog will do in the public once trained in IPO obedience? I realize there are distractions in the sport, but does this carry over in real life in practice? Thanks so much for the video's and your descriptions are outstanding in making this complex subject easy to grasp. Best regards from the midwest USA.
+Tim Smallwood I find the dogs do marvelously in public because the intensity of the obedience tends to make them care only about their handler. My dog stays in long downs outside stores when I go in, or heels next to me in crowds, etc and does not engage the public unless given my permission (I use a command/release phrase, I'll tell him to "go say hi").
Hi. Sorry to take so long to reply, but I've been ill. Very cool. Thanks for the info. I'm considering when I get well enough buying an GSD or at least checking out the closest IPO club to learn more. I want to do search and rescue mostly. :-) Best regards. Tim
Tim Smallwood Most of the IPO dogs I know are the most well behaved dogs I've ever seen, it does carry over but most clubs won't take too kindly to wanting to train just for IPO. They are looking for people dedicated to the sport as a whole.
Tim Smallwood Most of the IPO dogs I know are the most well behaved dogs I've ever seen, it does carry over but most clubs won't take too kindly to wanting to train just for obedience. They are looking for people dedicated to the sport as a whole.
Hi my name is Steve and I was watching your videos and I was very interested and the videos were really good I wanted to ask you for a recommendation I was looking to adopt a German Shepherd I’m just not too familiar where do I start off with and how do I know I’m actually getting a very good German Shepherd from my family I wanted to ask you you could help me with this I would really appreciate it thank you so much
My rescue shepherd came to me obedience trained but I can't get ahold of his old owners for breed history etc but I want to use him for protection work or even search and rescue we live in a small town of 300 people
Damn, that sucks. glad its back tho. :) But what I wish more for a series on how to train IPO, there are so little guides and info about it, all you can do atm is buy a book.
