Knowing your breed makes training easier
IHAVE worked with an awful lot of dogs over the past 26 years. From Chihuahuas to Chows, they have all come my way. Each one has been different.
Of course, a greyhound is a greyhound but as with most breeds females are generally easier to handle.
If you don’t have the energy to train a tough young dog do consider having a bitch.
I have one now and it’s the best decision I ever made. She’s smart, quick and easy to teach but nowhere near as rebellious as those over-confident males.
Many dogs like challenging you to see what you’ve got in the tank.
If they can get the better of you training will be tough. They can and will take over if they sense weakness.
Some bitches will do that too but not with the same wild determination.
I have seen plenty of tough females but very rarely as challenging as big male dogs.
True alpha dogs are in a different league all together and you will not need a DEA certificate to find out.
These dogs stand out a mile. They are usually tough, strong, challenging dogs who think they own the world. I doubt you will need a second opinion to recognise a true alpha.
I have had three in my entire 26-years training and I remember each one clearly.
You can get a fully detailed DEA certificate for about £70 and it’s a bargain.
It will save you speculating and give you the 100 per cent correct make-up of your dog and can save you many frustrating hours wondering why your dog shows particular characteristics.
Once you know exactly what breed of dog you have you can tailor your training to your dog’s genetic makeup. My dog Del is 100 per cent working Labrador which tells me exactly what to expect if I do not give her adequate training.
She is not a dog for anyone whose idea of walk is 30 minutes sauntering around the local park.
She is the canine equivalent of a racehorse and I need to adjust her training to match her breeding.
Knowing your dog’s genetic make-up can save you hours of frustration.
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