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Bitework doesn’t reduce bite inhibition — how annoying!

    Have you ever tried to train against a taboo?

    There are some who oppose all forms of trained protection sport and protection work, citing variously that the training is inherently abusive (it’s not), or that the dogs dislike it (obviously untrue!).  Occasionally a protester will suggest that biting a person in a sleeve or suit must of course reduce a dog’s bite inhibition, making it more likely that the dog will mouth or bite a person not in protective gear.

    I’ve argued logically against this before, but now I have empirical proof — I can’t even pay my dogs to bite!

    Laura on ground laughing as Laev rolls on back

    Laev Throws Me a Bone

      I was sorely tempted to skip Schutzhund practice tonight, after my last post, but I went.  And it was a good thing I did.

      (Long post, so here’s the summary — 300 Peck rocks, Laev nearly breaks my neck, and I am happy about it all.)

      Disappointment, and Reevaluating the Dream

        It’s been coming on gradually, but this weekend I finally said it aloud — I’m not sure I’m ever going to title Laev in Schutzhund.

        This is really rough for me.  I bought Laev (the first dog I’ve ever purchased, as opposed to adopted from a shelter or rescue group or off the street) specifically for her genetics, developed specifically for this sport.  We started sport-training at 8 weeks old and have never stopped, except for the occasional time off for a minor injury or such.  I’ve worked hard on this, sacrificed other activities to make training time, etc.

        But we’re just not beating this gunfire thing, and without that, nothing else matters.