Schutzhund: Theory and Training Methods (Howell reference books)

On the other hand, this book is a gold mine for the serious trainer. While different training directors espouse different methods for schooling dogs in Schutzhund, Barwig and Hilliard consistently advocate time-honored methods in all three Schutzhund disciplines (tracking, obedience, protection) that are neither too trendy nor too harsh. A dog (and handler!) with the basic "equipment" to compete in the sport would not likely go wrong by following any of the advice given here. Considering the bewildering array of training methods that already exist in the Schutzhund world, this is a remarkable accomplishment in itself. And when coupled with the authors' accessible prose style, this is an important book that should not be overlooked by any Schutzhund trainer--or any curious reader willing to read between the lines.


The premier manual on this subject   November 25, 1998
bbmajor6@interlynx.net MikeP (Ontario Canada)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Although the overall concept of this manual is intended to integrate the three phases of Schutzhund....obedience, tracking and protection.....and as the authors' intent I am certain is to maintain that unity, yet I feel the area of obedience techniques described can stand on it's own by furnishing the seasoned or novice handler/trainer of prey driven canines an alternate and highly inducive effective means of achieving upbeat obedience compliance through a stress free and fun approach....especially effective in dealing with even the most dominant members of the working breeds (Dobermans, GSD, Rottweilers, and the Belgian herding shepherds to mention only a few)..... a "must read training manual" for molding an obedience compliant character within prey driven canines even if protection and bite work is not part of your present training repertoire


Excellent introduction to dog training, not just schutzhund.   April 23, 1998
K9fancier (Denver, Colorado)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

One of the better dog training books in that addresses the handler's responsibilities to "read" the dog and to distinguish between the dog and the handler's ego. This book also has a nice section on puppy selection. Overall, well written, thoughtful, and sensible.


The BEST you will find   August 28, 1997
5 out of 7 found this review helpful

This little book will inform the entry level hobbiest and enlighten the die hard trainer.

If you want your dog to reach his potential this book will guide you and your beast to that point.

The only thing I can say is if Schutzhund is what you are looking for you have found it with this book