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by Rik on 27 April 2021 - 19:04
when I explained what I was looking for, her only advice was "You don't want one of these dogs" I took her at her advice.
that was, of course, before I became a "sexist".
Rik
by GSCat on 27 April 2021 - 21:04
Hope that made sense lol
My civil/high drive Czech GSD loved "her" cat (now deceased). He was full-grown when I brought the dog home as a 9 week-old puppy and they were able to work things out, except it would've been easier/better if the cat hadn't been declawed (adopted that way). Having the cat in the house with the dog made a huge difference, but the puppy had to be taught the difference between indoor and outdoor play/etc. She still misses "her" cat . . .
by Koots on 27 April 2021 - 21:04
IMO, the best dog is the one most suitable for the work, despite breed.
by astrovan2487 on 27 April 2021 - 22:04
by ValK on 27 April 2021 - 22:04
b.t.w. as for "switch off" - dogs with absence of such typically aren't really bright ones in respect of intellect.
by GSCat on 27 April 2021 - 23:04
Absence of an off switch can be an indicator of not enough exercise and/or mental stimulation and/or the right reward to train same hasn't be found/used. Some dogs, it's hard to find a reward that's high enough value to outweigh the reward of clowning, etc. Although some dogs just don't have said switch. Siberian Huskies, as a breed, especially Racing Lines, are notorious for this.
I had a Siberian Husky that could track/find *anything* Her endurance, stamina, refusal to quit, and competitive spirit made her particularly valuable if there wasn't another dog to spell her or help with a large area, or if weather/environmental conditions were bad. But to get to her off switch away from work at the house, I had to both mentally and physically wear her out. Work, she was all business.
by Hired Dog on 28 April 2021 - 10:04
Your work dog needs to believe that work IS the most fun it will do in its life, not play with another dog.
I have no problem with a working dog interacting with the pet animal at home, hanging out together, whatever, but, work must be the highest form of fun that working dog can have, end of.
That work dog must also have the time and place to go to and relax, sleep and rest for the next work day, not spend it running around, chasing another animal or a ball or being stressed with activities that do not serve any purpose.
There is a reason US Customs does not take their dogs at home and leave them in a kennel off duty. They get bored and the only fun they have is while at work where detection is looked at as a game.
by duke1965 on 28 April 2021 - 12:04
by Hired Dog on 28 April 2021 - 12:04
by astrovan2487 on 28 April 2021 - 12:04
I don’t really want the dog playing with anyone but me, they can hang out but the thought of two high drive dogs playing with each other makes me worry.
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