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#140821 - 05/06/2007 01:40 PM |
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Oh BTW because I havnt seen it enough, its just you and your dog in the track at one time right? Or are there judges and camera people in there to?
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 Re: What can I do with a dog that has low/no drives?
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#140826 - 05/06/2007 02:56 PM |
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James,
I didn't do any tracking until my dog was over 1 year old. I guess a lot might depend on genetics of the dog but my dog picked it up fairly quickly.
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Re: What can I do with a dog that has low/no drive
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#140849 - 05/06/2007 08:49 PM |
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you do not want to teach a nervy dog to bite ! they are already fear biters. hopefully you have spayed the dog. I know these sound harsh but you dont want to continue those traits. Keep her for you house dog and move on to another dog for schutzhund.
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Re: What can I do with a dog that has low/no drive
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#140852 - 05/06/2007 09:19 PM |
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Lance thanks for the reply, teaching him to bite has been out of the question for a long time, as is getting another dog at the moment. I was just looking for other things I can do with him that would help to build up his confidence and mine, as well as help me to learn how to train better so when I get a new dog when one of our boys bites the dust I'll have a better understanding of what Im doing and not make the same mistakes over. Thanks
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#140860 - 05/06/2007 10:15 PM |
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Lance, since the dog in question appears to be a male, would you still reccommend neutering? Reproduction aside, couldn't this decrease already low drives (possibly a negative thing), or would it ease any of the "nervieness" (possibly a positive thing)? Or maybe it would do nothing at all...
~Natalya
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Re: What can I do with a dog that has low/no drive
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#140872 - 05/07/2007 01:40 AM |
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I would have the dog neutered for the health benefits if for no other reason.
I was watching Rally O at the dog show this past weekend and it looked like a lot of fun. And you won't find a better confidence booster than agility.
"A dog wags his tail with his heart." Max Buxbaum
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#140897 - 05/07/2007 10:05 AM |
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We love him, but having his bloodline go any further in this world is the last thing I would want to see. Elaine's on the right track, I figured I wasnt the only person out there who has a dog that just isnt cut out for schutzhund, So I was just seeing if people tried other sports or events, that maybe I could do to. He is my house pet But he doesnt seem very confident, Ive seen him jump over a 10 fence with a little kennel boost on one side, but He freaks if I try to get him to jump in the truck. I cant do schutzhund, but that doesnt mean I have to banish him to the backyard does it?
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Re: What can I do with a dog that has low/no drive
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#140931 - 05/07/2007 04:13 PM |
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I think your answer has been given , but here is my take on it. It will not change his drive( it doesnt sound like he has alot to loose?), I do not think it will change his nervs. It gets down to what the owner wants out of the dog. If I understand , the dog is "nervy" to me that equates to a feer biter, untrust worthy around people, and low to no drives. May be has some dog agression????? I do not think its fun to try to get a dog to work if they just dont have an interest. It, the dog, is not representing the atributes of a GSD. If the dog is "nervy" and un trust worthy around people then it is a liability. I know my opinion is un popular, but had the breeded this dog came from had my opinion we would never be having this conversation.....
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Re: What can I do with a dog that has low/no drive
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#141153 - 05/09/2007 11:04 AM |
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We love him, but having his bloodline go any further in this world is the last thing I would want to see. Elaine's on the right track, I figured I wasnt the only person out there who has a dog that just isnt cut out for schutzhund
James, I certianly wasn't suggesting that you breed your boy!  I was looking for more experienced info about effects on drive post neuter, that's all. But since it sounds like this dog is best suited to just being a loving companion, it's all a moot point. Good luck with him.
~Natalya
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Re: What can I do with a dog that has low/no drive
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#141171 - 05/09/2007 12:31 PM |
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... he does pretty good with obedience when food is motivator. Should I try for the BH just to get my feet wet? and maybe and AD or would it be kinda dumb to do all that without any hope of getting a ScH1? Just my 2 cents here, James, but anything positive you do with your dog is a great thing as long as you don't push him past what he's capable of doing, which wouldn't be fair to him.
I applaud you for changing direction with him, which you intended to be Schutzhund initially. Taking him as far as 'he' can go is wonderful, whether it be obedience, rally, tracking or whatever you and he can enjoy together.
The dog himself could care less about a Schutzhund title. It means nothing to him. Since you're not going to be breeding him, it means nothing to you. All he cares about is being with you and having fun and motivational training is one way to give him that.
Unless I missed something, your dog raising his hackles doesn't automatically translate into "nervy". I'm surprised by that conclusion.
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