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Vom
Haus Dettmer is an advocate for
Training!
We participate
in a number of training classes!
We believe that
anyone owning a Long Coat German
Shepherd of our Haus MUST attend at
least one training class, and we REQUIRE
it! But, we also reimburse you for
going to your first class! And, we
give you rebates for specific dog
training titles that you and your Long
Coat German Shepherd achieve together!
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At Vom Haus
Dettmer, our German Shepherds
attend obedience classes from 12
weeks of age. Many continue throughout adulthood.
Training helps build a dog's
confidence, gives exposure to different
people and environments, as well as
strange dogs, and makes Long Coated
German Shepherd a better 'pet' to live
with. The rest is all for fun!
You can't expect your canine
companion to learn the
things you want him to achieve if you
don't train them first!
You will see the dogs that live at
Vom Haus Dettmer at the end of a
training leash. The same Long
Haired German Shepherds that we
breed, the offspring of those you might
be buying a puppy from.
It's important
to 'me' that you see me WITH MY DOGS working,
just as much as you hear me talk about
how important it is for YOU to take your
puppy/dog to training.
Why should I
tell you to train, yet not feel it is as
important for myself or my dogs?
I
am NOT a "certified" trainer. I'm a
'hands on' trainer. Not a 'curbside'
trainer. I'm a day and night trainer.
Hand in leash, tried and true.
Not just a certificate on the website to
show the world I attended a training
class, or sat through a online course.
I AM IN THE RING practicing every day,
ever-changing techniques! Gaining
hands on experience every single day!
You see me in
pictures, in class, with my dogs in the
ring GETTING OUR CERTIFICATES, achieving
titles, and HELPING others!
I post
information on my site in an effort to
help ANYONE who might have a training
issue, but many times for things
specific to how I train 'my' Long Coat
German Shepherds of my Haus, specific to
my heritage. Although, many
things will apply to most German
Shepherds, some things might not apply
to other breeder's dogs who breed Long
Coat German Shepherds due to different
temperaments (stronger temperaments,
behavior issues, etc). It's always
best to discuss any behavior issues or
training questions with your breeder
first!
WE DO WHATEVER IT
TAKES TO SUPPORT OUR CLIENTS SHOULD THE
NEED ARISE! IF IT MEANS FLYING ACROSS
THE US, WE WILL DO IT! We have dogs
living from California to New York and
most points in between!
I was born and raised with dogs and
have owned many of breeds in my lifetime.
I've owned, bred and/ or raised breeds
from Airedales to Wheaton's.
I have never lived without a
dog.
My parents
bred, raised and showed dogs since I've
been born - and still do today!
I've had good dogs, bad dogs,
big dogs, miniature dogs, rescue dogs,
dumped dogs and wild dogs. At my age, I
prefer calm dogs!
There is as much difference in each
breed, as is the training of such. Each
breed has a unique personality,
temperament, and of course, size. Toy
breeds are trained much different than
large breeds. The commands and desired
results are the same, but the means by
which you achieve them and/or the
technique in which you use to get there
can be very, very different. I've owned
and raised horses since I was in the 6th
grade. It's amazing how similar the
minds of dogs and horses are at
thinking, responses and training
techniques. Something as simple as
exercise can make a big difference!
I've gained a multitude of my
experience through life exposures to
handling dogs.
The mere fact is I've gained a
significant amount of my knowledge from
situations such as...
1. Attending numerous
training classes myself, with VARIOUS
trainers and handlers;
2. Constant work and contact with close
friends and breeders who are also 'dog
trainers';
3. Many hours at dog shows;
long hours just sitting on the bench;
4. Many, many years reading about
dogs!
Dog
training takes time and effort, yet more
than anything it takes APPLICATION!!!
YOU CAN NOT BECOME A TRAINER, or even
HELP anyone if you don't do it yourself, over and over
again!
I could read and memorize
everything I ever wanted to know about
brain surgery and pass a test to get a
certificate, but I'll tell you right
now, if I didn't practice constantly (staying abreast of the latest
technology), I'd never be a REAL brain
surgeon! It might look good on paper,
or to the world, but my patients might
not fair so well!
Dog Fancy
Magazine Vol 16, German Shepherds
2008...
Ask a
'professional trainer' ..."What is your
background of education"
"Most are self-taught or work with top
trainers. Having a degree may be
helpful, but won't indicate that the
methodology is sound"!
Growing up, our Labs were
professionally trained by OUR family.
As professional as 'professional'
existed back in those days! ;) Our
field dogs won various awards in
hunting, but most importantly LOTS of
birds! That was the goal!
Our dogs were our hobby.
Us kids
learned the 'art' no different than a
parent teaches a legacy of farming,
dentistry, auto mechanics, etc.; trades
that are learned as a child and passed
through a number of generations, as
still done today. My mother still
raises and trains dogs in both Obedience
and Conformation. Her dogs are Champion
titled, and by her husband who has until
most recently NEVER even owned a dog!
Here are a few
pictures of my dear, dear friend who has
been handling dogs of all sizes and
breeds for a significant number of
years, willingly giving of her time and
expertise to everyone dog person she
encounters. She is not a
'certified' trainer, but you can see by
just a 'few' of her awards she's holding
that she KNOWS how to train dogs thru
EXPERIENCE and HANDS ON WORK!! You are a
priceless 'gem', Deb!
This example can be no different than
that of many of
my new Long Coat German Shepherd puppy
owners. They are all 'trainers'
in waiting. Some have
already achieved great levels with their
dogs! They don't
have certification, but they certainly
have desire and application - and
'titled' dogs! With this said, in
my mind, many have mastered the art of 'training
dogs'! Hats off to you all who
take the time to attend training and
better yourselves, your Long Coat German
Shepherd pups/dogs, and society!
You have
surpassed some who have called
themselves "certified trainers" for
years and have done none of the above! I'm so proud of you VHD
puppy/dog owners!
When looking for a good trainer be
selective and watch them in action.
Make sure the trainer you are looking
for is the kind you want training your
dog.
The application you feel
comfortable using yourself.
If a trainer tells you that you
should ONLY use one method of training,
I'd listen carefully to the reasons why.
Some dogs won't do well with food,
reward or correction training
only.
You NEED to know the temperament of your
dog and adjust the type of training to
your dog's needs. If this is not
allowed, seek another trainer.
Do your research and watch the person
you are asking to help with training
before you buy, sign up.
Seek someone who's had help or
attended a training session with this
trainer, certified or not!
Go sit through some of the
classes. Watch the handlers. Watch the
dogs. How do they respond. Is this the
type of environment/training approach
you'd want to learn, apply? Some of the
BEST trainers of the times were police
officers, military personnel, K9
personnel who have been around for
years!
Our breeding is the foundation to a
beginning. YOU are the one responsible
for his future upbringing, health and
temperament. Remember, your dog is a
reflection of its 'pack' leader and the
expectations you have set and achieved
together. There is no greater way to
build your life-long bond and
relationship, but through a good,
consistent set of training practices and
expectations.
Give your dog your time and energy.
You'll develop a greater bond and
greater peace of mind. If you give it
to them, they'll give it back - ten
times over!
Feel free to
contact me
with your training inquiries.
I
appreciate them!
