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Engineering Helpers
for Next Level Technical Understanding in Protection Dog Sports
From novice to high level helpers, strong foundations, based on skilled technique is what separates average from outstanding helpers.
Great helpers radiate a quiet confidence that is respected by even the most powerful dogs.
You want to be a quality helper, but you've also hit the wall many times because
you don't have the technical skills and understanding involved in building a dog to bring out their best
you don't know the safe techniques involved in performing a consistently safe test of courage
you've never been shown ways of introducing and training a dog through progressive protection work correctly
you've been told that good protection work is based on the agility of the helper - not on actual step-by-step technical exercises
Bottom Line...
You want to improve on your technique and skillset as a helper and you want it to show in the dogs you work
Here's a Crazy Idea!
How about finally attending a helper course that actually provides that skillset and technique in a way that you can understand AND implement.
This is not another glorified, typical helper seminar!
Hang tight!
We are going to show you exactly how to get that skillset and take your helper work to that next level.
What's the deal about helper training?
Many helpers worry about
Consistency
Helpers struggle with consistency in ability, resulting in unsafe engagement with dogs, most notably when having to work with dogs of varying ability.
Pressure
Progressive application of pressure onto a dog, normally results in compromised safety when catching a dog and helpers are unaware of the steps to counter this
Reactivity
The quality of a helper is not about testing your reaction times or agility by through simply throwing sleeves at you out of the blue.
This is where we come in...
Become a safer, more knowledgeable helper at every stage of protection work. One who knows how to increase the pressure placed on a dog without compromising technique and safety.
Proper technique, while incorporating exact footwork, leads to catching dogs - reliably and safely - with pressure and assuredness.
Engineering better helpers.
going dutch
Incorporating Technical Expertise that has stood the test of time
Incorporating tried, tested and proprietary training methods and skills handed down to me by my mentors from the Dutch Methodology of helper work.
Rather than focusing on whether you have the "natural agility" to be a helper, we focus on teaching you the true technique, skill and step-by-step instruction as we go through each exercise. Our approach is to apply training principles to the human learner so that they can perform precision movements while handling these dogs resulting in cleaner and safer work. No longer is your natural agility, athleticism or speed a pre-requisite to you becoming a skilled helper. The incorporation of this technical expertise is your key!
Steps to how we work and some of the areas we cover
How to recognize various drive states, how to engage in these states, build the various drives safely, knowing when and how to apply pressure in drive, regaining control of a dog while in drive and much more...
How, why, and what natural stance is required in the blinds, the secrets of lockups along with how and where to properly engage these for both re-attacks and static states. Engaging the human body to perform multiple acts at the same time while using and incorporating equipment at hand to drive or propel yourself into a desired position or action. Using weight-shifting and weight distribution techniques between torso and limbs to your advantage.
Use and placement of various pieces of equipment when engaging a dog. Timing, presentation and using equipment to assist and propel the body of the helper for safe engagement of attacks and drives with the dog.
Engagement and emotion as a helper when working with various drive states in various dogs. When, why and how to use of body, body pressure and emotional engagement when working with a dog and how to implement these techniques in ways that give results.
Meet Your Mentor
Joeri Veth
WUSV competitor, Trainer, Teaching Helper and AS Judge
Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, I started my IGP career at the tender age of 11 and titled my first dog at 13.
I became a certified club helper at 16, a regional certified helper at 17 and a national certified helper at 18 years old.
As a handler, I have competed at numerous regional and national championships in the Netherlands, Norway and the USA, placing first in several regionals in the Netherlands and the USA. I have place first at the Norwegian Nationals and have numerous podium placements in these countries including World Qualifiers and National Championships.
As a trial helper, I have been selected to perform at many club trials along with regional and national championships in the Netherlands, Norway, the USA and South Africa.
My Coaching has included working with both helpers and handlers for training and preparation for various championships including regional and world championship trials.
I am the Lead Training Helper for American Schutzhund and an AS Judge.
why work with me?
Over 14 years of Successful Projects and Training and Still Counting
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