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why do some dogs show a lot of teeth in shutzund? by destiny4u on 28 December 2011 - 19:19 |
| just curious you get the odd dog that shows a lot of teeth and looks into the decoys face like this kinda http://cdn.pedigreedatabase.com/gallerypictures/26054.jpg these dogs still title |
by JEB on 28 December 2011 - 19:30 |
| I think they show more teeth and often salivatate when they go into "defense drive". Many dogs will switch from prey to defense many times during a training session or a trial. JMO JEB |
JEB by destiny4u on 28 December 2011 - 19:32 |
| is that a good thing?Are these dogs usually the more serious kind? |
by VKGSDs on 28 December 2011 - 19:36 |
| What do you mean by showing teeth? like snarling instead of barking? |
VKGSDs by destiny4u on 28 December 2011 - 19:40 |
| i posted a picture they do it while they bark before they bite the sleeve dont see many dogs do it just a few here and there not common that i am aware of. THey smile when they bark at the decoy up close to him check the picture out some pictures i have seen dogs what looks like it jumping at a decoys face |
by Fenrir on 28 December 2011 - 19:58 |
| The link did not work, or I am too dumb :( |
Fenrir by VKGSDs on 28 December 2011 - 20:00 |
| Are you talking just about pictures? Or observing the dogs train? I wouldn't assume anything based on pictures. I photograph hundreds of dogs training and trialing in SchH. How they look in the picture has the most to do with the style of their barking than what drive they are in, whether they are equipment oriented, etc. Some of the best dogs I watch in training are almost impossible to get a nice hold and bark photo of because of how they bark. Some sit back, toss their heads high and flash a lot of teeth. I've seen some dogs that show a lot of teeth when they snarl, curl their lips, and growl rather than just barking. |
by GSD2727 on 28 December 2011 - 20:50 |
| A picture can be misleading also as it depends on the exact moment it was shot. It could just be in that second that the photo was shot during the dogs barking that his teeth were showing. The pic you posted just looked like a "normal" bark and hold pic to me. I dont know who the dog is so cannot comment on the dog at all, other than a nice B&H picture. And as others said different dogs have different B&H's that come natural to them. My girls have always had the "up in the helpers face" bark and hold. I do not teach/train it, but also do not discourage it. I just let them do what comes natural. My female's litter brother does a much cleaner consistant bark and hold where he is closer to a sit position, doesnt jump up in the helpers face. He is a strong powerful dog and can have a serious side to him, that is just what comes natural to him. |
by destiny4u on 28 December 2011 - 20:52 |
 http://cdn.pedigreedatabase.com/gallerypictures/26054.jpgthat is the pic does it work hmm |
by todd6414 on 28 December 2011 - 21:05 |
| I think what you are trying to describe is when a dog "bares is teeth". The dog in the picture looks as though he/she is showing teeth (bareing) but you cant really tell from a pic. That would usually mean he is in defense drive and not prey. The best would be a combination of the both which translates to good fight drive when properly trained. A real experienced decoy or helper can read the dog in the moment and attempt to get his prey going when he is to locked in defense by moving side to side or running off and do the opposite when he is in all prey. But for most sport dogs all prey would usually suffice. JMO Todd |
todd6414 by Slamdunc on 28 December 2011 - 23:39 |
Because the dogs are having so much fun they are constantly smiling................. |
Slamdunc by malndobe on 29 December 2011 - 00:40 |
| It's just a moment in time. I have photos of dogs showing teeth, slobbering, looking like the Tasmanian Devil himself. Except I was there, I took the photo LOL, and happen to know the dog was working in all prey. The photo just happens to be that perfect moment in time to make them look super serious. |
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