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Originally Posted by Britster  Schutzhund? Not likely. I feel like it's a pretty dignified sport from what I've seen. Nobody who is fighting their dogs underground or w/e are going to pay any amount of money for professional classes like this from trainers. It's a dog sport just like how agility is, weight pulling, nose work, etc. But like I said not something that would be recommended for yorkies  or most breeds besides the guardian type.
Are you thinking of the ones whose dogs hang off like big tires/toys etc in trees? There are definitely idiots out there who misuse these tools and try to get their dog to be aggressive but a lot of times it's simply good exercise. I belong to a few FB groups for "fit" dogs and many pet owners who want their dog to be in shape use flirt poles etc (I like these too - attach a toy to the end of it and the dogs chase it, it provides a great outlet for them).
It's probably not good for teeth/jaw long term to be swinging around off peoples arms however I know the people who do it take big precautions. Also the sport isn't *all* that, either, it's about a lot of other things and behaviors. I've even seen police dogs with crowns on their teeth for protection!! My dads JRT mix used to hang on to the toy and not let go and we would lift her in the air. She's older now and hasn't in years but she used to love it.
Like weight pull is another one that rubs me the wrong way but I just don't know enough about it to judge.  |
I have heard of many people training their pit for fighting by having them hang/hold onto an item that is tied to a rope in like a tree. Hanging on to anything by your mouth and holding all your weight just seems bad for teeth and jaws. I would love to hear what vets have to say about it. I'm not saying the pit fighters pay for classes they just do it on their own and not as a sport as a training method. We have the pole with the rope and toy and Joey loves it but we don't pull it that hard and don't hang him from it. They had one at bff and Joey just loves it.