Samantha 2010 WDC Schutzhund-Obedience

[WaggieComSg]

Hi all, I am from Singapore. I think Samantha did a great job.

Although our obedience rules are difference from yours, I can see very good team work in the handling. I know exactly how hard it is to train children to handle dogs for trial.

I am currently training my 5 years old son for obedience trial in Singapore. he saw this video & say he want to train & handle our Border Collie like Samatha. Thanks for posting & the encouragement.

[dirkgentlyus]

For age 7 this is great handling. I wonder, though, is anyone having fun here? The dog certainly is not. He is listening to her but he disenages and loses focus quickly and he is not wagging his tail. Maybe this all comes in time and it can be nerve racking when you are out there, but, I wonder what training methods were used with this dog...I would be surprised if it were operant conditioning.

[AgilityBeagle]

@dirkgentlyus Well maybe they did use a lot of compulsion training the dog, but it's very possible they didn't. I trained mine using mostly positive training methods, and she does the same thing in trials. Plus, it's her parent's dog, so the close teamwork isn't quite there since she didn't train him herself. She is a very talented handler though, I met her at Nationals, and not only is she talented, but she's adorable to boot.

[supremeFTW]

is that fun for the dog ? looks weird.

[TokioLea]

Wow, amazing!!

[wmcunitz]

So impressive!

[TheLongestNickHere]

its dumb, if she didnt trained this dog...she has no domination or natural authority. lame.

[Savant74656]

@TheLongestNickHere - Obedience is not about "domination." It is about partnership and communication. This young lady is clearly communicating effectively with this dog, which is responding to her beautifully. As a professional dog trainer I can tell you that a dog does not generalize - meaning a trainer cannot train so that a dog obeys another person. Even if another handler started this dog, this girl could not be effective if the dog did not respect her personally. She does a great job.

[NoaAikane]

@Savant74656 Situation: Security person hands his perfectly trained guard dog to a 2nd person during presentation. 2nd person holds the leash, commands the dog, dog attacks security person (owner!!!) and let go after another command. So, well trained working dogs just follow orders and not people. Obedience is absolut about domination and not about partnership.

[AgilityBeagle]

@NoaAikane Are you kidding me? Obedience is 100% about teamwork, partnership, and willingness to work for the handler, and nothing to do with domination. Unless you're an old school trainer. Have you ever trained a dog to this level? I seriously doubt it. My dog is not very high drive or motivated by toys or food, and crumbles under the slightest pressure, yet because we're a close team, she's performed beautifully at two Nationals so far. Placed third in one, and won the other.

[JoCoMoreno]

@Savant74656

As a professional dog trainer, I can tell you that you are completely wrong. A dog does generalize obedience commands. What makes a difference is how the commands are presented. You can not ask an everyday pet owner to handle a schutzhund or service dog and expect the handling to be smooth. The dog will sense lack of confidence or the difference in handlers. If a dog cant be handled by different handlers than the dog has insecurities and would not be schutzhund titled.

[MrTrondis]

WARNING! MRVIPSS is Adam Mascinkowski of VIP Security Services in Australia. He is a cyber bully, a serial stalker and a reported Peeping Tom with a court restraining order and multiple complaints to the police made against him for stalking and abuse. A proven liar, cheat and con man in Australia would you trust this person to guard your kids in your schools?

[NoaAikane]

Cute girl - but no impressive situation. As LRCgalaxist said - everybody can command a well-trained dog and there is no way this girl educated the dog.

[bbmtge]

@NoaAikane A most ignorant statement. 

[NoaAikane]

@bbmtge Not ignorant at all, it´s just the truth. I own big dogs, too and my 4yrs old walked them. So, I know it´s not a big deal for a 7yrs old walking a well trained dog. Fact!

[hazlangleys2009]

Bless their hearts. Adorable girl and such a beautiful dog. They make a great team!

[cvlyra]

Wow!!! Imagine that many adult guys don't do that!!! Congrats little girl!

[LRCgalaxist]

Also, it's pretty awesome how she's already so demanding. That kid owns.

[LRCgalaxist]

It's kinda cool how a little kid is showing the dog, but it's not really /impressive/. Plenty of people can command a well-trained dog. It's not like she trained it. But still, kudos to her. Girl got more guts than me at this point and I'm 11 years older!

Just, awesome.

[fivestar19871]

Absolutely awe inspiring control of a beautiful dog and all at 7 years old!! I can only hope to have this kind of control over my GSD!

[XxbritpupxX]

This is impressive for anyone to do! Let alone a seven year old! Absolutly fantastic! x

[eyson96]

so cute...

[mitroHaradinaj]

woooww respect,,,, 

[TheMikaylaRivera]

wow shes good

[Taud]

i cant fukin believe my local club tells me this is beyond a bullmastiffs ability, ill just get someone who isnt s a schutz snob i guess

[karyncikas]

Super. I can watch and watch how works that girl!

And result is very good - 91.

[CreazioniPinnacolo]

nice, but what was up with the pups reaction to the down about mid way through??? like it startled her

[noisylence]

Amazing little girl.. And beautiful dog! Loved it.

[nimalinua]

Супер девка!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fixedgearjerk]

VERY impressive skills on behalf of the handler!! Well done!

[d34th2d1st0rt10n]

Amazing 

[Dancardash14]

Captivating!! Congratulations. Are you allowed to praise the dog between exercises? Was 91 a passing score?

[SL1DEmemphis]

@Dancardash14 i think 80+ is passing in each category, correct me if i'm mistaken anyone

[SL1DEmemphis]

@Dancardash14 i think 80+ is passing in each category, correct me if i'm mistaken anyone

[SILICEOMENESES]

COMO DECIMOS EN MEXICO.- ABUSADILLA DESDE CHIQUILLA..IMPRESIONANTE. FELICIDADES

[Gurkenlurken]

wow! 

[d4dogs]

Such a fantastic performance! And, this dog is in no way doing this out of "fear". This kind of performance takes confidence on the part of BOTH dog and handler. That Samantha has this kind of confidence and self-possession at her age - well, I'm scared of what she's gonna do when she grows up - look out world! And, yes, I DO have obedience titles and have done extensive training with my dogs - so I know whereof I speak.

[borzoix4]

How absolutely Wonderful! Excellent Job!

[jadesgrammy]

Fantastic job, Samantha! You and Hesy were fantastic!

[yoga8247]

gud job kid.

[BonesToTheBridge]

Awesome dog, amazing kid.

[mydarlinlark]

WOW.. amazing KUDOS Samantha!!!!

[shadowzranch]

I especially love the crowd response at the end of the performance.

[kenanhof]

Bravo Samantha...but also double bravo for the dog.

[bergerhol23]

Awsome!!

[sbs489]

she is so cute :) i love her work she will have a big future :)

[sockerloppan]

Poor dog- he looks scared like hell! That is NOT at happy dog and he hasn't been training with nice/kind methods =/ tragic but true...

[mjmcmull2000]

@sockerloppan Clearly u don't really understand dog body language. You claim the dog is "scared like hell". Dogs that are scared put their ears down and their tail lowers. This dog has erect ears and is carrying it's tail normally. Therefore you are wrong, and it is not scared.

[my4re]

@sockerloppan So is Dog psycho Therapy just a hobby of yours, or do have any Schutzhund Titles to base such an uneducated comment on ?

[Wtflolyay]

@sockerloppan That is not the stance of a fearful dog.

[TheMrschutzhundJerre]

@sockerloppan

I don't know where your comment is based on but it's pure nonsens!!! If this dog is trained 'the old fashion way' you'd really think this girl can carry out this kind of routine which such a dog...that dog wouldn't do a thing, because this kind of routine has very little obligation from the girl, because a child isn't able to put a lot of pressure on a dog...

[MrsDawnro124]

i just love this!

[tricountyk9searchdog]

Very very nice

[kondak2009]

Cool handler!!

Super!

[videosladrando]

Huauuu... excelente trabajo. es una muestra clara de técnica y amor.

[danyfigurante]

INCREIBLE ..ME ENCANTO VERLO ..GRACIAS POR EL APORTE MUY INSPIRADOR ..EXELENTE...VOY A PASARLO A LOS AMIGOS A VER SI APRENDEN ALGO...

[MrKOUKLAKIS]

Αψογο!!!

[escuelacaninazulu]

Admirable !!! Un verdadero ejemplo !!!

[lucprevost]

Who is this girl? To be this young and to have total control of an animal of this size is absolutely unheard of. The biggest congratulations to Samantha on a job well done!!!!

[elbertopala]

Fantastico! Futura campeã mundial... kkk

[solomonsh]

cool handler!!

[nuevaescocia]

Genial¡¡¡¡¡ bravo Samantha ,se me ha caido la baba contigo.

[alfaxcode]

super

[grujin]

Bravo to Samantha and dog.

[Bulldog1991]

Awesome. Good to see T Floyd still teaching and training!

[xamischu]

Hallo Samantha ! Super tolle Vorführung von euch beiden.Sehr guter Deutscher Schäferhund.

Mach weiter so.

[mglegion]

Cool!!!

[x333333x]

That's what I'm talking about! how did tracking go for her?

[simonrustie]

LOVELY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wwwfamosoch]

Bravo ,Bravo, hast Du super gemacht, Samantha!

[mastines40]

Wonderfull work i can imagine this girl working at the age of 15!!!! just great!!!

[cayajo]

Bravo, muy buena

[TheShusha76]

Bravo!!!!

[fmenichetti]

Sublime, mi ha commosso che brava!

[Disner01]

She received 91 points. This a the VPG III routine because of the Running Stand exercise and because the Retrieve on the Flat is done with the 1 Kilo dumb-bell.

[K9Midas]

Does anybody know what she scored and at what level.

[AgilityBeagle]

@K9Midas I don't know her total score, but it was a National level event. She's competed in several more since.

[DEGOIENETXE]

coming soon a woman worldchampion, conmgratulations form south ameruca

[harrisd1dog]

Gotta love a talented kid.

[dlongterry]

LOVE IT!!! - It is GREAT To see new handlers that are kids - the future of the sport! Fantastic Future Handler!!!!

[vsferreira]

Congratulations Samantha! You are amazing! Lots of success in your life!

[docvoska]

WOW!WOW!WOW!

[moradadoslobos]

Fantastic. Congratulations!

[fastpupdogtraining]

Samantha is such a great handler! Nice dog too.

[Jagdgeschwader]

This is the GERMAN SHEPHERD!!!

Amazing video thank you to shared it!!!

[SportofSchutzhund]

In a word - NICE - Very NICE!!

[wrkinggsd]

Sooooo awesome!!! I found another Schutzhund heroine!! Truly a great job!

[lobolonewulf]

Awesome!.... The future of USA has never looked this good! Great job Glyn, Pedro and way to go T!!! This student did all of you good... So proud to know her!

Ravi

[Traink9s]

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!