This is an instinctively highly
energetic dog with a high prey drive and a need to run so any kneecap dislocation that puts the dog on crate rest and limited exercise for a period of time is going to cause additional problems for the dog such as depression.
They are particularly unsuitable
for dogs with high prey drive, dogs with any aggression issues towards strangers or other animals, and anxious or fearful dogs — but any dog can develop problems.
Rabbits, squirrels, turtles, birds, and snakes draw a dog's attention, and
dogs with high prey drive will not, can not, give these creatures free reign in the yard.
If you have
a dog with a high prey drive, reward him by throwing his tennis ball during training sessions like after he has done a great «sit - stay.»
But as more information about this tragedy has filtered though into the media, it is clear that this attack was not caused by the breed of dog, but by a situation which included
a dog with a high prey drive (used for pig hunting); not well socialized with children (generally kept chained outside) and owned by a third person (a resident, rather than a family dog.
A dog with a high prey drive will crouch down into a stalking position and focus single - mindedly on a squirrel or stare up a tree at a bird.
A dog who can live with cats or small dogs behaves quite differently than
a dog with high prey drive.
The perfect example of this is
a dog with a high prey drive, these dogs are easily distracted and can easily leave their owners side in pursuit of a squirrel or rabbit.
Dogs with high prey drives can be a challenge when their brains switch in to chase mode.
Dogs and cats can become best friends, but
some dogs with a high prey drive may not be able to resist chasing, terrorizing or even killing the new cat.
Dogs with high prey drive or guarding instincts may alert on to small babies placed on the floor.
Generally,
dogs with high prey drive are quite entertained by the erratic movements of bouncing tennis balls.
A dog with a high prey drive can be taught to coexist with cats; this requires concentrated practice involving the assistance of another person.
Dogs with a high prey drive may never be trustworthy around cats and must be leashed at all times in the cat's presence.