Sentences with phrase «high prey drive dog»

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This is also where «escape artist» becomes more of an issue because the outcome for the high prey drive dog prone to give chase is very different for the one whose instinct is to come back (hi, retrievers!)

A high prey drive dog will either alert (or point) on the toy or lunge after it.

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High prey drive dog breeds are those that have been used for years by humans to chase and hunt small animals or that have inherited hunting attitudes because of their survival instincts.

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A high prey drive dog will not be thwarted from his focus on the animal.

With the two weeks of training we prescribe, I would not expect any problems getting them to obey the containment line even if they are high prey drive dogs and there is a quartet of juicy squirrels dancing the Can - Can on the other side of the boundary line.

For example: If you answer yes to 85 % of the questions in the prey drive category, your dog clearly displays a strong prey drive instinct and you can assess that against the advice given previously for high prey drive dogs and so on.

Not exact matches

Similarly, when a dog is guarding a bone, the dog is feeling unsure about you taking the bone, but also wants the bone enough to not want to give it up (high prey drive), so the dog attacks forward to defend itself.

For someone willing to approach training with good humor, prepared for the ongoing vigilance required to supervise and exercise a dog with a very high prey drive, and who's charmed by a dog with a distinctly cat - like personality, the sweet, spirited Greyhound can make a wonderful companion animal and family pet.

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.

Dogs that are independent and have high prey drive will be more difficult to train.

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.»

Steady, fun - loving, friendly, and willing to bark at unfamiliar people who enter his space, he's not as high - strung as some other terriers, but he may nonetheless be scrappy with other dogs or have a high prey drive that stresses neighborhood cats and small wildlife.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

Some greyhounds with high prey drives will chase any small fuzzy moving object - a cat, rabbit, squirrel, small dog, etc..

Dogs who are not spayed or neutered have a higher prey drive and are much more likely to go after a rabbit.

My dog is amazing on leash at home or in the backyard, he is not the best outside in the park, the thing is he is not neutered so he kinda wants to smell everything, also the surprise stay is very hard because he has a super high prey drive which is good because I can distract him with various toys or objects but it backfires when he sees something easier to get can you help with thisï» ¿

Dogs who live outside seem to have a higher prey drive toward other animals than dogs who live indoDogs who live outside seem to have a higher prey drive toward other animals than dogs who live indodogs who live indoors.

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.

I am personally have both and stopped engaging in the sport because of all the knucklehead people that tired to buy them from me they arenot toys or family dogs they have a high prey drive and the slightest thing can set them off!

I listed dogs with high prey drive that MAY be more likely to not get along with cats.

While one can not really generalize on which dog breeds are not suitable for feline households because there are exceptions especially when the dog and cats are raised together at a young age, there is evidence that some dog breeds have higher prey drives than other breeds, therefore upping the likeliness that it may be challenging to make them get along with your feline friend.

Miniature Schnauzers generally do well with other dogs, though they have a high prey drive and may chase cats, birds, and other small pets.

There are dogs that's more unpredictable than any one of the dogs above — as an example Wolfdog (across breed between wolf and dog) with high prey drive that might mistake kids for prey.

When we bought our cat at 10 weeks old, 3 years ago, we already had a 5 year old Jack Russell dog, with a naturally high prey drive, and a 4 year old Flatcoat retriever bitch, who is soppy but inquisitive.

«Pit bulls require special housing considerations» and «isolation from other animals if dog aggressive or have a high prey drive.»

This means the dog will most likely have a high prey or chase drive.

Her very high prey drive makes it difficult to bring her to most pet store meet and greets, as she's quite reactive to small dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

I then explained that some breeds of dogs indeed have a very high prey drive, and when this is stimulated, it can be virtually impossible to stop if the dog is not on leash.

It is a good responsive system which helps for dogs with a high prey drive, and the collar is small enough that it would not be a bother on a 30 lb dog.

A high prey drive is a quality that breeders have deliberately emphasized in the American Bulldog when it was used primarily as working dog - it was necessary for the dog to chase and round up livestock independent of human instruction.

The breed has a high prey drive and is prone to chasing and killing small animals such as cats and other dogs.

If you have small household pets, it is also important that you introduce your Spanish Pointer as a puppy because these dogs have a naturally high prey drive.

This breed also has a high prey drive so it might not be a good choice for homes with small dogs, cats, and other animals.

Not to be mistaken for the high energy one - year - old that plays rough and doesn't know boundaries, the «bully» actively seeks to assert his / her dominance of other dogs, and becomes aggressive with other dogs that do not «submit», or might even become aggressive with overly timid dogs (when their prey drive kicks - in).

Some dogs have high prey drive so if you are going to foster a cat be sure you REALLY know your dog's temperament.

This sounds like a bonding issue and it appears that your dog has a high prey drive that is distracting her from connecting with you.

If a dog has a very high prey drive, like most sled dogs (Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, etc.), sighthounds (Greyhounds, Salukis, Afghan Hounds, etc.), and some hunting dogs, then no amount of training is going to help when the sheep start to run.

Individuals considering the breed are reminded that as herding dogs, some have a very high prey drive.

Puppy training school is an absolute MUST, as these dogs, having been bred to hunt the savage wild boar and bear, have an incredibly high prey drive and are capable of intimidating ferocity.

Bruno is good with other compatible large dogs but has high prey drive and so should not be with small dogs or cats.

Since Shane has a high prey drive, no cats, small dogs or small critters, please.

The American Foxhound has a high prey drive, but if socialized correctly and trained then the dog should do fine around small dogs.

We routinely work with stubborn, high prey drive, and high energy dogs and when you do the 2 weeks of initial training, the dogs respond to the boundary.

This breed has a high prey drive and small dogs can be seen as prey if the dog is not socialized properly.

A few months back, a client was referred to me by a friend, a dog trainer in Philadelphia when they began finding ways to combat their dog's leash behavior and overall high prey drive.

Be particularly careful of dogs with high prey drives.

Bolt is a very high energy, prey driven dog who's intelligent and loyal but also stubborn.