advice for a novice - Page 2

Colin Chin · 11-18-2008, 02:17 AM

Mo,
Thanks for the clarification. On the other hand, Mals are getting more popular in the service fields as compare to the other notable breed. Can I safely say that for those Mas that made it into services such as PSD or MWD, they are actually the exceptional ones as compare with the usual Mals that may be too nervy or hardheaded ? Someone was saying that a working GSD is a better option as an overall candidate. Cheers.

Eros Kopliku · 11-18-2008, 09:37 AM

Randy,

Not to discourage you, but working dogs will take a lot of your time and money. Maybe a pet quality working dog will serve you better? It will likely be almost as good a deterrent as a work quality dog.

randy christensen · 11-18-2008, 04:09 PM

thanks all
great advice. i apprciate the advice and will continue my research.

Mo Earle · 11-18-2008, 06:06 PM

Thanks for the clarification. On the other hand, Mals are getting more popular in the service fields as compare to the other notable breed. Can I safely say that for those Mas that made it into services such as PSD or MWD, they are actually the exceptional ones as compare with the usual Mals that may be too nervy or hardheaded ? I agree those working are exceptional dogs. Someone was saying that a working GSD is a better option as an overall candidate. IMO, One needs to be certain that the GSD is indeed a working line- and has been screened for HD,I personally would want a Mal, even though I love my GSD Cammo, who is from a working line- I have also asked the guys in charge of the various police K9's in Fla. and they agree with and have also said to me, they feel that Mals are just to much for some of their novice handlers-but they can get a great working GSD, who will do the job just as well, but a little easier for new K9 officers to adapt to.
I also agree with Eros, working dogs take a lot of time and money, then you may get that exceptional dog.

Mo

Wayne Dodge · 12-15-2008, 07:31 PM

Lebanon... Virginia...????

How could you know anyone from Florida..... Pftttt..... just don't make sense.

Wayne

Kristen Cabe · 12-15-2008, 07:33 PM

That's where she's from, Wayne.

When did you move to Virginia, anyway, Mo?

Mo Earle · 12-15-2008, 07:55 PM

Hi Wayne....I just know lots of people - the dog world is actually very small.....I even know some good people from Ocala...

hmmmm, I think you might know them too!...Kristen we moved up to Virginia around the end of October- crazy to leave Florida in the winter time- but the dogs are loving it-especially when it is snowing !!

11-18-2008, 02:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Colin Chin Ate the Tug View User's Photo Gallery Status: Member Training: Other Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Commonwealth Posts: 160	Re: advice for a novice Mo, Thanks for the clarification. On the other hand, Mals are getting more popular in the service fields as compare to the other notable breed. Can I safely say that for those Mas that made it into services such as PSD or MWD, they are actually the exceptional ones as compare with the usual Mals that may be too nervy or hardheaded ? Someone was saying that a working GSD is a better option as an overall candidate. Cheers. __________________ God Bless Everyone.

11-18-2008, 09:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Eros Kopliku Ankle Biter View User's Photo Gallery Status: Member Training: Schutzhund Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 72	Re: advice for a novice Randy, Not to discourage you, but working dogs will take a lot of your time and money. Maybe a pet quality working dog will serve you better? It will likely be almost as good a deterrent as a work quality dog.

11-18-2008, 04:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
randy christensen Ankle Biter View User's Photo Gallery Status: Junior Member Training: Undecided Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 6	Re: advice for a novice thanks all great advice. i apprciate the advice and will continue my research.

11-18-2008, 06:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mo Earle Bit the Handler View User's Photo Gallery Status: Senior Member Training: Protection Sports Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pierson,Fla west of Daytona Posts: 676	Re: advice for a novice Thanks for the clarification. On the other hand, Mals are getting more popular in the service fields as compare to the other notable breed. Can I safely say that for those Mas that made it into services such as PSD or MWD, they are actually the exceptional ones as compare with the usual Mals that may be too nervy or hardheaded ? I agree those working are exceptional dogs. Someone was saying that a working GSD is a better option as an overall candidate. IMO, One needs to be certain that the GSD is indeed a working line- and has been screened for HD,I personally would want a Mal, even though I love my GSD Cammo, who is from a working line- I have also asked the guys in charge of the various police K9's in Fla. and they agree with and have also said to me, they feel that Mals are just to much for some of their novice handlers-but they can get a great working GSD, who will do the job just as well, but a little easier for new K9 officers to adapt to. I also agree with Eros, working dogs take a lot of time and money, then you may get that exceptional dog. Mo

12-15-2008, 07:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wayne Dodge Ankle Biter View User's Photo Gallery Status: Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 105	Re: advice for a novice Lebanon... Virginia...???? How could you know anyone from Florida..... Pftttt..... just don't make sense. Wayne

12-15-2008, 07:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kristen Cabe Landshark View User's Photo Gallery Status: Senior Member Training: Schutzhund Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 2,432	Re: advice for a novice That's where she's from, Wayne. When did you move to Virginia, anyway, Mo? __________________ Hominy Valley German Shepherd Rescue

12-15-2008, 07:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mo Earle Bit the Handler View User's Photo Gallery Status: Senior Member Training: Protection Sports Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pierson,Fla west of Daytona Posts: 676	Re: advice for a novice Hi Wayne....I just know lots of people - the dog world is actually very small.....I even know some good people from Ocala... hmmmm, I think you might know them too!...Kristen we moved up to Virginia around the end of October- crazy to leave Florida in the winter time- but the dogs are loving it-especially when it is snowing !!

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