How Do You Train The Send-Out In Schutzhund?
The send-out is one of the most complicated Schutzhund commands to teach your dog. It involves a high degree of communication between the dog and handler and must be executed well to be a qualifying run. Training a dog to perform a proper send-out is difficult but can be done with practice and dedication. Begin your send-out training when your dog is young. A young dog learns faster than an older dog and will be more willing to accept new behaviors and skills. Teach your dog the basic commands before attempting the send-out. Your dog should know how to perform a proper sit, down, come, heel, wait and stay before you move onto the send-out. Place your dog on a lead and have the dog sit by your side. Give the dog the command to wait and step away from the dog. Walk approximately 50 steps away from the dog and place his favorite toy at the end of your walk. The toy will encourage the dog to run out with enthusiasm when you give him the out command. Return to the dog and give her the comma
