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Bitework Training  I trained my German Shepherd dogfor personal protection while retaining her sweet disposition as a family pet

Training for Personal Protection
Shirley Robinson

When I got Shasta, a magnificent long hair German Shepherd, I wanted her mainly as a family pet and companion to our disabled son, Sterling  because of her sweet disposition and her gentle, tolerant personality. 

Her father was a working police dog in Germany. Because we live in a big city, I wondered if Shasta could be a good candidate for training in personal protection. When I inquired, some professional trainers warned that if I trained Shasta in bite work (personal protection), she would no longer be a good family pet. In other words, I couldn't have it both ways

I decided to take the chance and began training sessions on a weekly basis with Neil Berkow. I knew him to be a professional personal protection licensed trainer with years of experience. Working with Neil, I found out that he did not take the dog from me to train her. Instead, he worked with me and taught me how to train the dog myself. We worked together as a team---me, Neil and Shasta. 

The first thing Neil taught me was to do good obedience training with Shasta. Good obedience training is important for the dog and the owner. This is also neccessary for safety reasons.

Because of Neil, training sessions were a lot of fun for both me and Shasta. I learned to train my dog in motivation mode, meaning that she is eager to please me and do a good job. I also learned how to correctly praise her for good accomplishment and how to administer proper correction.. A bite work session with Neil can vary in length to prevent the dog from tiring or being bored. We always finished the training on a strong bite to give Shasta a win that she'd done a good job.

I feel very safe now in the big city with Shasta by my side all the time. I never leave the apartment without her. She is fiercely protective and instantly acts (attack) on command. Because she is very well trained in obedience and will instantly stay put on command I have no need to keep her on the leach when I take her for a walk. Shasta is very friendly and playful with other dogs and she has also remained a perfect family pet. Her sweet disposition and gentleness with my handicapped son and with people and children in general has not been affected by the personal protection training. With Shasta, I do have it both ways!

How I cured Shasta's severe health problems: a drugless approach 

When I got Shasta at age 2, she was in extremely poor health with a host of chronic symptoms: severely emaciated and weak: chronic diarrhea; massive wax discharge from her ears which were continually irritated and inflamed; ongoing eye and nasal discharge and skin eruptions.Soon she developed miosotis of the jaw bones (very painful inflamation of the muscle) and the vet suggested that I put her to sleep because "nothing could be done to ease her suffering or to cure her" Instead, I turned to holistic health and she completely recovered her health. Learn how I saved her life.

Note: I would never board my dog in a kennel for personal protection training because:

  • I believe that the separation can cause a great deal of stress and grief to the dog, not to mention the owner.
  • Some dogs may experience a change of personality at the hand of rough and bad trainers
  • I believe that best results are achieved when working together as a team - you, the dog, and the trainer

Personal protection Dog Training - Training in Drive

A great book that I recommend: "Training in Drive" (Schutzhund obedience) by by Sheila Booth - with Gottfried Dildei. This book is probably the best book ever written on how to train a dog using motivational techniques. This book is for lay/dilettante and professional trainers. 

Schutzhund Obedience' is an excellent introduction to the concept of motivational obedience training. The basic concept of 'training in drive' is to teach the dog that accurately completing obedience commands will earn him a chance to satisfy his desire for food or play. The dog should therefore learn to enjoy training and approach it with an enthusiastic, focused attitude.

Although a little theory is included, this book is basically a series of step-by-step 'cookie cutter' recipes to be followed, with the end result a dog that can happily and accurately compete in a Schutzhund obedience trial.

Although the recipes in this book are aimed at readers wishing to teach Schutzhund obedience to large dogs, with a little creativity they can be applied to training for any competition obedience with any moderate-to-high drive dog. The main differences between training for these two disciplines are found in the heeling chapter - unlike Schutzhund heeling, competition obedience heeling does not follow a set pattern that the dog can learn by heart, and it is also difficult to use the 'lure' food method to teach heeling with smaller dogs.

Here are techniques that give our dogs credit for being intelligent, sensitive creatures who enjoy working when we allow them to think for themselves. This happy attitude assures your dog will work joyfully and correctly many more years than any force training can ever produce." Where to buy the book

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Farewell to Shasta

In early May 2003, at age 12 1/2, Shasta began to urinate blood. She  appeared in no pain but she became feeble. On the 10, she suddenly became paralized in her hind legs. I suspected kidney trouble. She was at the end of her road and I had to have her euthenized on May 12. It was a quick, peaceful and painless death. I held her and said farewell. I was filled with gratitude for the 10 marvelous years she shared with us in love and respect. She had a wonderful life and it is a miracle that she lived that long. When I adopted her at age two, this poor girl was so overloaded with toxins from routine chemical deworming, vaccines and toxic kibble food that the vet wanted to euthenize her then. I believe she would have lived a much longer life if she had been bred from healthy parents and had not been poisoned by all these chemicals. 

Do no stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am  the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
St. Francis of Assisi

Meet my new boy

That same day I adopted a splendid 18 month old GSD from the German Shepherd rescue of Los Angeles(the lady with Kuuma in the last picture in not me). This magnificent healthy boy is very cudly and affectionate, fearless, sensitive and smart as can be. He actually looks like he could be Shasta's brother. I named him Kuuma, an African male name that means "love".. The only health problem Kuuma has is a hotspot on his left thigh, right were he was vaccinated. Clearly this is a reaction to the toxins injected under his skin in that area. As soon as he came home I gave him a dose of Lyssin 200c to antidote the bad effects of vaccines (available from Dr. Loops' office) and I immediately began to transition him to raw food diet. Later I may also have to give him Thuja and/or Sulphur homeopathic remedies to counteract the bad effects of vaccines

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Looking for a HEALTHY German Shepherd puppy raised with the holistic approach?
 

  • In the USA: Steel Cross Shepherds.  Renee Thacker Renee@steelcross-gsd.com 520-982-7603
  • In the USA: Valerie Gainer breeds working line GSDs. She has excellent dogs. She also feeds a 100% raw diet.  email: GSD2727@aol.com and website
  • In Canada: German Shepherds Harphill Kennels. They specialize in breeding dogs for Tracking, Obedience Trials and Therapy and loyal companions in family environments. They use  raw diet and with the minimal vaccinations to produce working and competition litters.
  • In Canada: Riveriene Farm puppies are naturally reared on natural nutrition. Riveriene Farm has experienced the positive effects of wholistic care and feeding since 1989. All their dogs are presently reared and maintained successfully on their explication of Dr. Ian Billinghursts BARF program (BARF = bones and raw food). Riveriene Farm consults and teach alternative feeding methods for dogs (and cats). Their German Shepherd puppies  have apptitude for training in Schutzhund, competitive obedience or as a top companion.
  • BARFingGSDs EGroup - For owners of German Shepherds who are feeding, or seriously considering feeding BARF (Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet. This will be a relaxed forum where we can discuss how a BARF diet can help optimize our German Shepherd's health and to discuss the breed in general. New members are encouraged to post an introduction to say hello and to tell us a little about yourself and your beautiful Shepherd.
  • For additional listings of  German Shepherd dog breeders using holistic health and nutrition, please visit the NATURAL REARING BREEDERS DIRECTORY  which is dedicated To Dog and Cat Breeders Using Holistic Health Care For Their Animals. This directory is a compilation of breeders who care and pride themselves in the health of their animals. These special people have chosen to learn and incorporate natural health care methods for their animals. Some are at the beginning of their education, but are committed to giving the best health care possible. There are a few who have chosen to be included in the directory, although not breeders, that can offer guidance for the breed 
  • German Shepherd Web Board is a great place to adopt GSD in need of good home and to conect to others for help and support.

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