Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011
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Roger;
What is your definition of defensive drive? Do you think it is some inherent motivation to protect the owner or his property? That is territoriality, and can be nurtured (mistakenly) in very young dogs, as most people cannot recognize it as a future problem and thus allow it.
Defensive drive is about self-preservation; the dog's desire to protect himself and his own life. Defensive drive includes avoidance, submission, and fight-or-flight, besides the aggressive bluffing. The aggressive display is actually a bluff intended to scare away a threat so that the dog does not have to fight the stranger.
The instinct to guard, even in guard dogs, is not necessarily defensive drive. However, the dog may go into defensive drive if he is unable to thwart the threat through intimidation and the threat remains or advances further.
roger robinson Webboard User Reg: 03-16-2014
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Sorry not me..it will have a picture of my wedding as main facebook picture. Search in oklahoma there are a few pics of ivan and 2 videos from when I got him to about not quit 4 months. He has really changed these last few weeks and looks like a 3/4 sized adult 46 pounds now will be 5 months april 16th..really am trying to upload pics/vids..he looks a whole lot like the dog on the video the power of training dogs with markers, in fact looks so close id bet there related.
roger robinson Webboard User Reg: 03-16-2014
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Well although I have some experience,, I am not a pro at this, and I guess my definition isnt correct because what your saying makes sense and I was thinking somewhere in the middle.. I can see where it could be a problem , but hes really well behaved around people when me or a family member is with him and has no problem with 98% of people who aproach and want to pet him. He is confident and stable. He doesn't spook, not gun or noise shy, not afraid of cars. He will watch people like a hawk but doesn't usually bark. Mabe I dont know much and could use some help. Input is appreciated. He is eager to learn as am I. Will have my tech savy 15 year old son try to get some pics of him up was nice to see others on here also havedogs from grims line.
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Roger;
Many people get serious dogs and want to think that their dog will protect them. Some people want a protection dog and go out seeking serious dogs. Many of these two groups of people don't really understand defense, or even understand their dog very well.
If you are serious about training your dog, even if it's not for personal protection, ask yourself some questions about him. How strong is his prey drive, and how hard will he work for his favorite toy? Is he obsessed with it to the point where he will focus on it when confronted with distractions? How focused is he overall? Can he focus when he is in a frenzied state of drive? What are his thresholds for prey and defensive drive? How hard is he, and how does he handle a correction?
If I were you, with a quality dog like yours, I'd definitely join a club and start interacting with some knowledgeable working dog people.
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