There are many people who claim to be puppy training specialists in San Diego. Unfortunately, most simply have experience training a pet or two that they have owned. Owning and obedience training a couple of their own pets does not mean that they are professional puppy obedience training specialists in San Diego.

Several discount pet supply stores are now offering puppy and obedience training classes to the public. The experience that these so called “San Diego training puppy specialists” have is watching some videos on running training classes and sitting in to watch a few puppy training classes. In order to effectively teach dog obedience classes in San Diego, you need much more practice and experience than these pet store trainers can offer.

In order to find a quality puppy training specialist in San Diego, you’ll need to do a little bit of legwork. Expert puppy class trainers in San Diego just don’t grow on trees or appear from the heavens. Top notch puppy obedience training facilities in San Diego are few and far between. Research is the key to finding the right training classes for your new addition.

The Best Dog Obedience Classes and Academies in San Diego

Dog obedience classes and academies in San Diego vary in the quality of services that they provide to their clients. Many offer puppy training courses in San Diego but really don’t have instructors with the appropriate experience to be called puppy class experts here in San Diego. True trainers holding dog obedience classes in San Diego will offer courses from puppy training all the way through to high level off leash obedience or competition obedience and even protection training and Schutzhund for certain working breeds of dogs. It’s best to seek out a puppy class facility in San Diego that will help you work with your dog through all stages of his life.

Most dog owners aren’t simply satisfied with having a companion that doesn’t pee or poop in the house. They want a pet that behaves and is a pleasure to be around. Taylor Made Working Dogs Dog obedience trainers in San Diego can help you to have the perfect pet in your home.

Kennels for puppy obedience training in San Diego are dedicated to helping dog owners continue their pet’s education throughout their lifetimes. Although a lot of pet owners need nothing more than basic dog obedience classes in San Diego and that have trainers for their absolute needs, many want their dogs to go beyond basic puppy training levels in San Diego and attend more advanced dog obedience classes.

Talking to the owner or a qualified employee of the puppy obedience training facility in San Diego will provide pet owners with a host of information regarding puppy training classes available in San Diego. You should take some time to check out the dog obedience classes Taylor Made Working Dogs has to offer in San Diego to find the proper training facility or kennels for you and your puppy.

At Taylor Made Working Dogs we have all the qualifications and experience to professionally handle any and all training situations regarding your companion.  From puppies, young dogs, adults and senior dogs we can help you start of right with your puppy or fix any issue that may have come up with your grown up dog.

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If you are having a problem with a dominant dog then we can help. Almost every single time it is a dominance problem, it has to do with the owner/handler and something that they are communicating to the dog. Aggressive dog issues aren't always a dominance issue. Many times the issues have to do with an association or a health problem. Quite often it's a genetic disposition and we have to teach them to make different choices that fit better into our society.  Let us help you sort out the problem and get your companion into a happier mood. Call us at 619-726-4813. We work with and love all breeds and want them all to be in a calm, balanced and neutral state of mind.

Schutzhund Obedience

Schutzhund was developed in Germany in the early 1900s as a breed suitability test for the German Shepherd Dog. It was designed to test the natural instincts of the breed and to weed out the dogs that were either unstable or untrainable. This helped ensure that breeding stock would pass on the most desirable traits to working dogs such as police dogs, military dogs, and search and rescue dogs
Over the past century Schutzhund has remained a breed test but has also evolved into a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all walks of life, from new dog owners to seasoned competitors. In many countries, Schutzhund titles are still considered prerequisites for breeding rights, and in some countries Schutzhund is called "The Versatility Test for Working Dogs." It offers an opportunity for dog owners to compete with each other for recognition of both the handler's ability to train, and the dog's ability to perform as required. Persons of all ages and even those with significant disabilities are able to participate and enjoy the sport. Often it is a family hobby.
Contrary to the popular misconception that Schutzhund is "all about protection," it is actually securely founded on obedience and control of a dog's natural instincts and drives. Schutzhund dogs are safe, stable companions in the home and in public, good with children, under control, and at peace with their surroundings.

A Schutzhund trial begins with a temperament test for all entered dogs, where the handler must walk the dog through a crowd of strangers, and the judge observes the dog's reaction to being approached closely on a loose leash. Dogs that show shyness or aggression are dismissed from the trial. This basic temperament test is repeated and must be passed before each trial. This helps to ensure that the dog is safe with strangers and in a crowded situation.
The three parts of a Schutzhund trial are tracking, obedience and protection, and the dog must receive passing scores in all three phases to be awarded the title at a trial. Dogs that are out of control or show sound sensitivity are dismissed and this is noted in their scorebook. Dogs that show aggression towards other dogs may be dismissed as well.

Tracking in Schutzhund is sometimes referred to as "footstep tracking." The dog is required to keep his nose on the ground the entire track and locate certain articles strategically placed on the track. A Schutzhund 1 track is laid by the handler, approximately 300 paces long, and aged approximately 20 minutes. The most advanced tracking titles are over 1800 paces, aged for 3 hours, and involve complex angles, varying surfaces, and are laid by a stranger. Tracking is a test of the dog's ability to concentrate on a single task for extended periods of time, and independence in solving problems, as the handler must be 33 feet behind the dog. The working out of the track must be methodical and precise.
The obedience phase requires many of the same exercises that are seen in other venues, such as heeling, sits, downs, and retrieves. In a Schutzhund routine, the paired handlers must report with their dogs off leash. One dog performs a long down while the other does the routine. During the heeling pattern two shots are fired from a starter pistol to test the dog's sound sensitivity. Later the dog must be heeled through a moving group of people. Dogs must retrieve large dumbbells on flat, over a 1 meter jump and an A Frame, and must be under voice control with no hand signals. Handler help is penalized, and may result in dismissal from the trial.

The protection phase tests a dog ability to react appropriately and be under control at all times. The dog must find a hidden decoy and hold him in place with strong barking without a bite. The dog must return to the handler when called, prevent escapes and attacks by biting, yet be able to immediately release the bite and bark or sit quietly at the handler's side. The dog and handler are required to heel next to the decoy, and transport him to the judge, yet remain ready for defense against an attack. Dogs that are out of control are dismissed, as well as dogs that do not release the bite.
Recently it has become possible to obtain titles in single phases, and a new Rescue Dog
suitability title can be obtained at some trials. Rules for Schutzhund titles are based on
internationally accepted rules. Judges are often brought from Europe, and The United
Schutzhund Clubs of America maintains a judges program as well, licensing judges from within the organization.

United Schutzhund Clubs of America has developed a certification program for helpers, and nearly 400 have participated. This program involves attending seminars given by national teaching helpers, as well as written and practical testing of the helper's skills. A helper must demonstrate proper equipment, an understanding of the rules, and most importantly, the ability to move and catch each dog safely. Helper classifications range from basic to national levels, and after each trial, a helper's performance is critiqued by the presiding judge, and noted in his
Helper Book. This promotes fair testing of the dogs and vigilance with regards to safety. USA also offers conformation shows, where the physical attributes of a dog are judged against the international standard. Dogs may be shown as puppies, allowing a chance for those with very young dogs to participate, and classes extend up to adult dogs with Schutzhund titles showing in the conformation ring. This promotes breeding for correct and sound physical
structure. Breeders are encouraged to adhere to strict standards, involving a show rating, a Schutzhund title, an endurance test, and an acceptable hip rating on each dog being bred. In many countries, litter registration is not permitted unless the parents have met these criteria.
This promotes consistent quality of the dogs being bred, and allows potential buyers to review
generations of hip ratings, conformation, and working titles. In America, USA is a strong proponent of this system, which originated with the SV in Germany.
Why is Schutzhund important to the future of the working breeds? A dog that performs well in Schutzhund should demonstrate a solid temperament with a foundation of intelligence and utility. He will show a high level of trainability and happiness for his tasks. These traits are highly sought after in police K9s and Search and Rescue dogs. By participating in Schutzhund, we are keeping an important genetic pool alive for the dogs which serve and protect us. It also allows owners opportunity to enjoy an internationally recognized sport with their dogs, creating a stronger bond, and a safe, well mannered member of society.
Copyright – United Schutzhund Clubs of America (USA).
Reproduction in whole or in part permitted with proper attribution to the USA.
Article written by Christine Gajda of the USA’s General Education Committee.

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Training can include:                             

-protection on a walk

-home invasion

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-passive bites on command

-vehicle protection/anti-carjack

-call offs

-alert on command or by threat                

-estate protection

-executive protection                      

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"We can get your dog to stop pulling you on the leash in less than 5 minutes"

Sounds like a bold claim?  We do it every single day.  It's almost always the first thing we do with every basic obedience package.  If you are experiencing problems with your dog, we can help.  We can solve problems from simple potty training to aggression.  Our prices are affordable and we can even come to you.  Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 619-726-4813 and let us help you grow a stronger bond with your dog.

We can help you take control of your dog with basic obedience all the way to high level competition obedience. Walk freely and at ease with your pet knowing that he or she won't be the problem dog. Go with confidence amongst people, storefronts and around your family and friends.  Compete in competition obedience and take control of the field in whatever venue you desire to compete in.

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