At The Cradle German Shepherd dog club our dedicated trainers train the dogs with absolute passion and precision. Please see all the details below for the various disciplines...
Various options are available. Would you like to only attend training for a day? No problem... A small sleeve fee is payable. However, we do recommend full club membership, which will entitle you to personalized training week after week, a better option for your dog too!
During training and all events our club rules is applicable. Please click HERE for the rules.
Various options are available. Would you like to only attend training for a day? No problem... A small sleeve fee is payable. However, we do recommend full club membership, which will entitle you to personalized training week after week, a better option for your dog too!
During training and all events our club rules is applicable. Please click HERE for the rules.
OBEDIENCE
All levels of obedience can be taught, from basic puppy obedience to IPO level. Our trainers train on positive reward systems widely acknowledged as the preferred systems for training German Shepherd dogs. Training a GSD for obedience work can be very rewarding, some simple command like "sit" can save a life in a difficult situation! This is an absolutely awesome class, an all-rounder where all dogs learn a lot! This class also helps socializing the dogs!
Trainers: Michaela and Bruce Schroeder, Dirk Tijssen depending on level and preference.
Training time: 10:30 AM onward, depending on attendance and level of obedience.
Trainers: Michaela and Bruce Schroeder, Dirk Tijssen depending on level and preference.
Training time: 10:30 AM onward, depending on attendance and level of obedience.
PROTECTION WORK
Man-work, also known as personal protection work, starts from a young age, even from 12 weeks old. It starts by building prey-drive, as this is the most common and most reliable way of trainig protection work. Our trainers will lead your dog through all levels, right up from the "puppy-lappie" to a full-length backup bite.
Helpers: Bruce Schroeder & Dirk Tijssen
Training time: 12:00 PM depending on obedience training
Helpers: Bruce Schroeder & Dirk Tijssen
Training time: 12:00 PM depending on obedience training
TRACKING
What is more magnificent then looking at your stunning dog following a scent trail with absolute precision? Well, your dog can be thought to track!!! FH training can be done on grass fields or ploughed lands.
Organizer: Dirk Tijssen
Training Time: On Appointment
Organizer: Dirk Tijssen
Training Time: On Appointment
AGILITY
Dog agility compromises for some skillful movements of the handler and dog on / over / around obstacles. It is stunning to see the bond between handler and dog, the mutual relationship keeping them both going. This is a sport of stamina and fitness.
Training Time: On Appointment
Training Time: On Appointment
RINGCRAFT
Practice for the show ring is very important. Even more important is the skills required for Handling and Double-handling in the show ring on the big day. We try to only do show training on weeks approaching a show, as to not bore the dog. Our show training is done by experts with years experience in the show ring. With any show ring questions, approach your trainers. Our club has a retired judge and a judge-in-making at hand to assist you with all your ring-craft questions.
Trainer: Various
Training times: When needed
Trainer: Various
Training times: When needed
