This feature is about a dog obedience class for children. Viewers see children learn to train their dogs. Anne Jackson, their instructor, says children are often the best trainers, because they tend to be clear in their commands.
We visit a high-level obedience trial to see what the dogs are required to do. We also learn from the owners about the amount of work it is for both them and their dogs to get to this level of competition.
Obedience trials provide a fun training activity that helps create a special bond between dogs and owners, and for humans to socialize with each other too. Dog owners and judges tell us what the sport is about, and how much fun it is.
Shutzhund is a type of training from Germany that includes some controversial topics and methods. In this segment, the focus is on teaching dogs to track, and we see several people working with dogs who have attained different levels of competence.
We see how dogs are taught to find and attack on command, and to withstand punishment by their victim. The dog is expected to pay attention and follow the commands of its owner at all times. A dog finds a person, corners him, and attacks on command.