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by DavC on 02 October 2010 - 16:10
I am sure this has been asked before but I will ask again. What qualities do you look for in an adult dog that you would want for a. sport and b. for work such as police or military? And what would you look for in a puppy of your choosing for the same sport or work?
by Ibrahim on 02 October 2010 - 18:10
Hi,
Do not take my answer as educated one, I just want to test myself when I see the correct answer/ answers posted. Thanks.
A. Adult for Sport
1. Healthy
2. Correct structure
3. High drives
4. Strong character
B. Adult for Police/Military
1. Healthy
2. Strong nerves
3. Strong Character.
4. sufficient drives
5. Correct structure
Puppy for sports: look for what would make A adult.
Puppy for Police/ Millitary: Look for what would become B adult.
Ibrahim
Do not take my answer as educated one, I just want to test myself when I see the correct answer/ answers posted. Thanks.
A. Adult for Sport
1. Healthy
2. Correct structure
3. High drives
4. Strong character
B. Adult for Police/Military
1. Healthy
2. Strong nerves
3. Strong Character.
4. sufficient drives
5. Correct structure
Puppy for sports: look for what would make A adult.
Puppy for Police/ Millitary: Look for what would become B adult.
Ibrahim
by KYLE on 02 October 2010 - 21:10
Pups, I like to see a really outgoing personality. Confident, goes up to everyone to say hi. Natural retrieve drive is a bonus. I like alligator puppies. Strong food and hunt drive (makes obedience easy).
Adult, I like to see that they have been exposed to differnt surfaces. One test that will show weaknesses early is to go into a dark basement, preferably from outside during the day thru bilco doors to a dark basement. This test covers stairs, indoor environment and darkness, the dog basically only has its scenting ability and nerves to work with. I also like to see a certain aloofness to strangers until alerted. I also like to see neutralness to gunfire and cars. Dogs that are fast to kick into drive during gunfire can force you to concentrate on the dog as opposed to taking cover and getting on target.
Kyle
Adult, I like to see that they have been exposed to differnt surfaces. One test that will show weaknesses early is to go into a dark basement, preferably from outside during the day thru bilco doors to a dark basement. This test covers stairs, indoor environment and darkness, the dog basically only has its scenting ability and nerves to work with. I also like to see a certain aloofness to strangers until alerted. I also like to see neutralness to gunfire and cars. Dogs that are fast to kick into drive during gunfire can force you to concentrate on the dog as opposed to taking cover and getting on target.
Kyle
by darylehret on 03 October 2010 - 15:10
Pup or adult, for sport or work, one thing above all the rest: a strong innate desire to work in cooperation with the handler. The dog that shows an active selfless interest in pleasing it's owner has the greatest versatility for all different types of training, which can put it measurably ahead of it's competition. (aka biddability, willingness, genetic obedience, pack drive) If food or toy will suffice, then so be it, but neither could ever be as satisfying as the primary motivation being the dog's bond with it's handler.
Of course, that characteristic alone is not enough. It's also facilitated by the degree of attention,: the ability to sustain focus, and also resolve, maintaining determination to achieve it's objective.
Self confidence and courageousness, and environmental soundness matter in how the dog ascertains a situation and internally responds to it's surroundings. This might include anything between discerning a threat when there is none, to ignoring a threat that is more subtle. A certain degree of sharpness is necessary, but preferred that the dog can better control it's reactive instincts, and discern the true nature of the situation before inappropriately directing it's assertive or avoidant responses.
Driven by whatever source of motivation (food, toy, sex, handler-bond, aggression, fear, pain), it's performance accentuated by it's ability to remain on task through focused situational awareness and determination in asserting it's will.
Of course, that characteristic alone is not enough. It's also facilitated by the degree of attention,: the ability to sustain focus, and also resolve, maintaining determination to achieve it's objective.
Self confidence and courageousness, and environmental soundness matter in how the dog ascertains a situation and internally responds to it's surroundings. This might include anything between discerning a threat when there is none, to ignoring a threat that is more subtle. A certain degree of sharpness is necessary, but preferred that the dog can better control it's reactive instincts, and discern the true nature of the situation before inappropriately directing it's assertive or avoidant responses.
Driven by whatever source of motivation (food, toy, sex, handler-bond, aggression, fear, pain), it's performance accentuated by it's ability to remain on task through focused situational awareness and determination in asserting it's will.
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