Sentences with phrase «level of prey drive»

At this point, it seems likely that at least one and probably more strains of terrier were introduced into the breed to make it more «game» (that is, having a higher level of prey drive and aggression) as well as smaller and more agile.

The way the dog behaves indicates their level of prey drive.

Each Greyhound has a different level of prey drive and all of our Greyhounds are «cat tested» to determine their ability to live with cats.

Not exact matches

As with prey drive these skills are taught only under command and with high levels of control and safety.

We evaluate each puppy in the litter for their levels of prey, search and retrieve drive, only the puppies with the highest levels of drives are selected for our clients to be trained.

* Note: it is good to test a dog's level of arousal to cats, since a dog prone to chasing a cat in play or due to prey drive should not be placed in a home with cats or other small animals.

Keep in mind the prey drive of this sporting breed, so if you're not using the German Shorthaired Pointer as a hunting companion, it's important to redirect his high energy level with vigorous daily exercise.

Because of this sometimes extreme temperament which includes huge prey drive, an independence, toughness, and very high energy levels, a considerable number of working line springers find themselves in rescue homes each year.

In military and police dogs, high levels of search focus, sharpness, prey drive, and aggression have been linked to success (25, 27, 34).

Calling it a terrible recall is unfair because it takes a very high level of training, often from a young age, to override a high prey drive.