Dog Owners - Need Your Suggestions
Our last doggie passed away in 2005. He was a Brittany, and we loved him very much. We decided we wouldn't get another dog until we retired. That way the new family member wouldn't be home alone al...
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Hi,
My three cents worth.
- If you are patient, you can probably "shape" the behavior of most dogs to fit your goals. However, it probably would be easer if you start with a dog that has been breed, over centuries, with the traits that you prefer. There are many websites that can help you with this...without the individual bias you are getting here.
- I think the other, perhaps bigger, part of the equation is you. How patient you are, how much time you are willing to put in, your prior experiences, and your expectations. I really believe that shaping a dog first starts with training the owner (which is the harder of the two to accomplish).
- I highly recommend this book when you get started working with your new buddy.
Have fun and enjoy the journey,
Steve
My three cents worth.
- If you are patient, you can probably "shape" the behavior of most dogs to fit your goals. However, it probably would be easer if you start with a dog that has been breed, over centuries, with the traits that you prefer. There are many websites that can help you with this...without the individual bias you are getting here.
- I think the other, perhaps bigger, part of the equation is you. How patient you are, how much time you are willing to put in, your prior experiences, and your expectations. I really believe that shaping a dog first starts with training the owner (which is the harder of the two to accomplish).
- I highly recommend this book when you get started working with your new buddy.
Have fun and enjoy the journey,
Steve
