There is hope for owners
of high drive dogs that exhibit behavior problems.
Not exact matches
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Other parents view opting out as a form
of outsider protest; they support public education, but believe that
high - stakes standardized tests have become the tail that wags the
dog,
driving far too much
of what occurs in their children's classrooms.
In October, 2008 Creek County Deputy Charles Redfern responded to a call from a caller who had seen someone intentionally tie a
dog to the back
of a pickup truck and then
drive the truck at
high speed down a gravel road.
(excesses
of anything -
high stress in your job,
high stress at home;
driving long hours, dealing with a with a child with physical or psychological issues, dealing with another reactive
dog in the house, dealing with a spouse or family member with drug or alcohol issues?
If that's the case, certain types
of corrections may put the
dog into an even
higher fight
drive, adding stress to the situation.
A
dog with a
high pack
drive can not get enough
of people; he barks or cries when left alone, solicits play and petting, likes to touch, enjoys grooming, and loves the sound
of his master's voice.
Dogs that are
high in flight
drive should not be corrected harshly; even a loud tone
of voice is too much.
A
dog with a strong fight - defense
drive stands his ground, walks
high on his toes, guards his territory and his family, may guard his toys and food, tolerates petting and grooming but does not really enjoy these activities, enjoys tug -
of - war, and seems ready to fight.
For instance, knowing your
dog's breed has a
high pack
drive and the problems that may typically occur from this type
of behavior
drive can help better prepare you in preventing possible separation anxiety issues.
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)
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 outdoors Doesn't require a lot
of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive
High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction
High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature
of the work Low other -
dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained
The frustrating thing about the Weimaraner's
high energy levels, is that they don't translate across to hunting
drive or «run» — the majority
of modern Weimaraners are poor hunting
dogs due to Weimaraner breeders mainly breeding for show or pet homes.
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!
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high prey
drive dog: Some
dogs just aren't couch potatoes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Border Collies have a highly developed sense
of smell and with their
high drive make excellent and easily motivated tracking
dogs for Tracking trials.
In male
dogs being used for stud, or bite work where
higher levels
of testosterone are needed for fertility or
drive, drug supplementation can be safely administered to shrink down the size
of the prostate gland without affecting the levels
of testosterone needed for sperm counts or working
drive.
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.
The
high cost
of rescuing these
dogs drives many organizations to accept primarily young, healthy or otherwise adoptable
dogs into their programs.
Dogs that are well - suited to this type
of work usually have a quiet and calm disposition, a
high level
of intelligence, good concentration, and a strong
drive to work.
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.
Our Family: On a personal note the Cindy C. & W. Leland Smith Family animals consist currently
of three
dogs -
high drive / energetic herding
dogs (2 English Shepherds & 1 Belgian Malinois) and two cats (Ragdoll mixes), who are all a very important and active part
of our family and daily lives.
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.
I have a
high drive Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and it wasn't until the very end that it was made clear that the chances
of ever using tug as reward for or even to build a relationship with this
dog are slim to none.
Having a
high drive dog is very common amongst
dog owners and they are very aware
of the amount
of physical and mental activity that they need.
The breeding permits and
high intact -
dog license fees required by these laws and the accompanying number limits and other requirements often
drive good breeders away, leaving puppy buyers with few options for finding well - bred healthy pets and robbing a community
of a broad and deep body
of knowledge about
dog care and training.
These were both adult
dogs (over two years old) and were breeds that didn't have a profile that suggested a
high level
of protective
drive.
Be particularly careful
of dogs with
high prey
drives.
I saw scrawny, wirey,
high drive dogs, without the bulk
of the bully breeds we see normally.
If your
dog's prey
drive is very
high and your cat is a victim
of aggression from your
dog, your
dog needs to go back to basics and needs to learn that aggression
of any kind is completely unacceptable.
The herding nature and
high prey
drive of this
dog breed makes it imperative to keep it active and entertained.
If you are thinking
of becoming parent to one remember, they are a hunting
dog with an extremely
high prey
drive.
Of course you have to be careful around dogs with higher prey - drives, but generally Chihuahuas can be around and even live pleasantly with dogs of all breeds and size
Of course you have to be careful around
dogs with
higher prey -
drives, but generally Chihuahuas can be around and even live pleasantly with
dogs of all breeds and size
of all breeds and sizes.
Having this conversation prior to adoption saves heartache, hassle, and the well - being
of a
high -
drive dog.
Dogs with
high flight
drive are poor candidates for any type
of work.
Terriers and
high -
drive dogs of a feisty nature can be more difficult to socialize in families with small children and those with a sedate lifestyle.
Special emphasis is given to the problems
of «
high drive» teams, where handlers and
dogs struggle to understand each other.
Premium priced pet foods, organic
dog foods, and natural
dog foods have also been in
higher demand in recent years, which is
driving up the gross sales
of the market.
This heritage
of training and willingness to take our calling can mean a
high drive dog that is active and easily bored.
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.
Because most
of our Airedales are
high energy and have
high prey
drive, we recommend physical fencing (not electric fencing) for the safety
of the
dog.
But a
high -
drive dog may also have a
high pain threshold, or the
dog may be so focused on the activity it pursues that it will work in spite
of pain.
If you're considering adopting a Beagle, then you'll need to put aside plenty
of time for training, as while the
dog breed is intelligent, they're not the easiest to train and have a very
high prey -
drive.
Responsible breed enthusiasts also help buyers select the best puppy for their circumstances, often decline to place puppies
of high -
drive dogs in laid - back pet homes, and remain available to help buyers after they take the puppy home.