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by brynjulf on 10 April 2011 - 16:04
I was watching a training video and the trainer was talking about air snappers. Of course the sound went out on that part and I have no idea what was said. What is your understanding of why some dogs do this?
by beetree on 10 April 2011 - 18:04
It is related to an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is my understanding.
by melba on 10 April 2011 - 18:04
I've seen a whole heck of a lot of Malis do it, most of the time when they have been really excited or really happy. My one
female GSD does it to get your attention, not an ongoing thing for her.
Melissa
female GSD does it to get your attention, not an ongoing thing for her.
Melissa
by Slamdunc on 10 April 2011 - 18:04
If you are talking about teeth clacking in bitework for example the hold and bark it is usually done by very high prey drive dogs.
Jim
by Ruger1 on 10 April 2011 - 19:04
Prince will do this when he is anticipating a treat or a toy...It is actually kind of cute...: )
by brynjulf on 10 April 2011 - 21:04
Thank you all. Jim's answer was what I was looking for :) Sorry over the internet sometimes I don't get my point across well. High Prey drive, hmmm very interesting. Does this type of dog cross over into defence or is it best to always work them in prey?
by Slamdunc on 10 April 2011 - 22:04
brynjulf,
Yes, they can switch to defense it really depends on the balance of drives, the training and the dog's temperament. My male is a very high prey drive dog, he is also rather civil and has serious defense. If he is guarding he will clack in a helper's face, however on the street he really doesn't bark when engaging a suspect and is very serious. He will switch him from prey to defense rather quickly.
It really depends on what you are working him for and how he responds. I work my dog in prey and I also have him worked pretty hard in defense.
Jim
Yes, they can switch to defense it really depends on the balance of drives, the training and the dog's temperament. My male is a very high prey drive dog, he is also rather civil and has serious defense. If he is guarding he will clack in a helper's face, however on the street he really doesn't bark when engaging a suspect and is very serious. He will switch him from prey to defense rather quickly.
It really depends on what you are working him for and how he responds. I work my dog in prey and I also have him worked pretty hard in defense.
Jim
by SportySchGuy on 12 April 2011 - 01:04
I have a teeth clacker and he is pretty serious about it LOL. He is what I call intense. :)
by Slamdunc on 12 April 2011 - 02:04
SSG, it is intense and serious. But, IME shows the dog has super high prey drive.
by SportySchGuy on 12 April 2011 - 14:04
Perhaps but I know dogs with higher drive that don't do it.
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