A) Schutzhund/IPO has 4 phases in reality - the 4th is driving. As much as I strive to train at various locations as close as possible to my home, the reality is that city life is not conducive to schutzhund training. Thus I have a air miles card and appreciate the points that I gain when I fill up my gas tank. My little Mazda3 'k9 edition" that is only 4 years old, has more clicks on it then my hubby's almost 10 year old wagon. And more dog hair, and more mess/dirt, and more nose smudges on the glass etc
B) It has been said about schutzhund training -
- Tracking is the tenacity of the handler
- Obedience is the skill of the handler
- Protection is the genetics of the dog
...... I keep reminding myself to be tenacious as we track in these hot, drought like, dry conditions with a young pup who rather be hanging out in the great indoors (can't say I disagree with her though!) Hoping for a breakthrough soon with her - then at least we can relax a bit until we get some rain.
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Ha! Love the 4th phase! So VERY true!
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