question about camping with a pittbull
The wife and I just bought a camper and want to get back into camping. This time around we have two dogs. Both are rescue "mutts" and one is part Pitt. First campground I called to make a reservation ...
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BCSnob wrote:
Do breeds have the genetics for certain behaviors (pointing, herding, guarding livestock, aggression, etc) or don’t they? If they don’t then any breed should be trainable to perform and function; a basset can be trained to herd. A greyhound could be trained to retrieve a shot duck.
Yes, there are genetics involved. But as with most things, genetics isn't everything. Environment, training, socialization, etc., all have an impact on the way a dog will behave.
It may be a lot easier to train a border collie to herd, but that doesn't make it impossible for a basset to do it. Heck, they taught a pig! :):
