Betty Landercasp wrote 12/13/2013 09:03 PM Re: Genes [Re: Christian Cruz ] #387253 - 12/13/2013 09:03 PM
Betty Landercasp Webboard User Reg: 11-30-2009 Posts: 3724 Loc: minnesota Offline	I have learned with my cattle that the mind is most definately inherited. Experiences can shape how an animal behaves but the basic temperament is written, in my view. http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad67/Grasvaly/
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Bob Scott wrote 12/13/2013 11:09 PM Re: Genes [Re: Christian Cruz ] #387255 - 12/13/2013 11:09 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	A genetically shy dog can be somewhat controlled with obedience given the shyness isn't to extreme but stress will always bring out the dog's true nature. The genetically sound dog can be messed up to a point and still become a solid dog. In herding I've seen "trained" dogs that would fold rather then face off with strong cattle. Those same cattle wouldn't dare do the same to another dog that doesn't back down and the dogs and cattle both will usually have one another sized up with nothing more then a few looks. Of course then you have cattle that have never been worked by a herding dog or herding dogs that have never worked cattle. Then it's decision time for both and the mentally/genetically strong will survive. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Melissa Hoyer wrote 12/14/2013 07:42 AM Re: Genes [Re: Bob Scott ] #387260 - 12/14/2013 07:42 AM
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005 Posts: 1340 Loc: SE Michigan Offline	Quote: Bob Scott A genetically shy dog can be somewhat controlled with obedience given the shyness isn't to extreme but stress will always bring out the dog's true nature. The genetically sound dog can be messed up to a point and still become a solid dog. Exactly! I've had a few people tell me "well, just train him." I quite honestly want to punch those people in the throat. It is not that simple.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 12/15/2013 12:41 PM Re: Genes [Re: Christian Cruz ] #387276 - 12/15/2013 12:41 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	I have had that throat-punch reaction a few times. So far managed to control it .....
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Melissa Hoyer wrote 12/15/2013 03:03 PM Re: Genes [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #387283 - 12/15/2013 03:03 PM
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005 Posts: 1340 Loc: SE Michigan Offline	Quote: Connie Sutherland I have had that throat-punch reaction a few times. So far managed to control it ..... LOL, me too!
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Jodi Moen wrote 12/15/2013 05:37 PM Re: Genes [Re: Melissa Hoyer ] #387287 - 12/15/2013 05:37 PM
Jodi Moen Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2010 Posts: 799 Loc: USA Offline	I think the same can be said for a reactive dog. My animals are not "like" family, they ARE family.
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Melissa Hoyer wrote 12/15/2013 07:18 PM Re: Genes [Re: Jodi Moen ] #387290 - 12/15/2013 07:18 PM
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005 Posts: 1340 Loc: SE Michigan Offline	Quote: Jodi Moen I think the same can be said for a reactive dog. Totally agree!
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Betty Landercasp wrote 12/15/2013 07:51 PM Re: Genes [Re: Christian Cruz ] #387292 - 12/15/2013 07:51 PM
Betty Landercasp Webboard User Reg: 11-30-2009 Posts: 3724 Loc: minnesota Offline	Yes, I'm afraid reactive is hard-wired and can be counted on to re-appear even when you thought you had it whipped. http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad67/Grasvaly/
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Carol Blumlein wrote 12/15/2013 08:19 PM Re: Genes [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #387293 - 12/15/2013 08:19 PM
Carol Blumlein Webboard User Reg: 03-29-2012 Posts: 421 Loc: Offline	Quote: Connie Sutherland I have had that throat-punch reaction a few times. So far managed to control it ..... Connie~ Were you marker trained? LOL!
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Bob Scott wrote 12/15/2013 11:15 PM Re: Genes [Re: Carol Blumlein ] #387297 - 12/15/2013 11:15 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Connie redirects with her slapping glove. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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