Gillian Schuler

I got interested in IPO because the trainer saw potential in my Briard ( Berger de Brie).

I was "forced" to meet my new trainer (club issues). This man showed me how to work a dog, regardless of breed - temperament was important and commitment from me. He said he would never be too tired to help me but I would get nowhere on the path I was going.

Gilly not daft.....

I followed his instructions to the "T" and achieved results. He had a working line GSD, slim, fast and obedient - I fell in love with it - I had only known the show lines until then.

The final persuasion was 1998 (I think) when the WUSV was carried out in Switzerland, and, although I had a good Briard, the sight of these GSDs flying in to the helper was a sight not to be forgotten.

I now have a "well built" GSD that knociks the socks out of many a helper but.... little Gill has now more problems in the obedience sections when heeling...

Still, I love these working line GSDs, I wouldn't swap them for anything.

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