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Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 26 August 2020 - 03:08

"I believe you answered your own question." HiredDog took the words right out of my mouth, as I was just about to write a post which started in similar vein. Thank you for your full and fast response to our posts asking for more info.

If you look back to your second post, crazystyna, you'll see you wrote: "As soon as she entered my house she started shaking" (but) "She wasn't scared of loud noises etc". A dog with truly genetic temperament issues is likely to be nervous about just about everything, rather than show [understandable] worries about new surroundings, people she does not know, and so on, but not react much to sudden or unavoidable stresses. What, as others have pointed out, you had on your hands was a puppy which had been misunderstood. Your own results in handling & training her bear that out.

Also, there is the thing which so many owners, particularly newbies, fail to take into account, and that is the need for rehomed dogs to be allowed time to settle into the new place. This can on average take 3 weeks to 3 months; for a few it is much quicker, for many dogs it is far longer. I have been taking 'rescue' GSDs for some years now, and can tell you from experience that they are all individuals, they all vary, some adjust much faster than others - and it would help if this could be pointed out by whoever passes the dog on !

Congratulations on your progress with her so far, I wish you happy years together.

If you still want specific help with her reactivity issue around some strange men, PM me and I'll try to assist; but please remember GSDs are not lapdogs and it is in the DNA of all of this breed (or should be) to be a little aloof with strangers, and sometimes that results in barking at them if they come too close. [That is after all why the breed is valued so much as a home guardian !]


Q Man

by Q Man on 26 August 2020 - 09:08

First of all CONGRATS and bringing your baby along and having the patience to do so...
I will tell you I Import a lot of dogs usually young adults...When they arrive I usually have no idea of what training they've had or what they've gone thru...and have no way to know...So...
I always start off by just letting them relax...settle in...maybe try to play a little with them and begin to offer them a few little snacks...I give them 2 weeks to settle in...
I don't know anything they've gone thru so I just start from the beginning and if they already know something it goes very quickly...You learn a lot about your new dog this way too...
If I would know something about them I would probably try and duplicate it...so in a lot of ways it's better to know nothing...Gives you time to bond and enjoy each other...
As was said two puppies from the same little can be totally different...One can be strong and outgoing and another can be shy and not outgoing...
I feel too many young dogs are passed over because they seem to be one way or another...But some of the best dogs in the world needed some time to mature...
You can think back and wonder if this trainer was hard on the young dog or if it was just the dog itself...

~Bob~

crazystyna

by crazystyna on 26 August 2020 - 10:08

First of all, thank you all for the responses.

Hired Dog, I am happy with my dog and love her to bits. Sounds like you got a great puppy, congratulations! Do you mind explaining what is handler sensitivity and pack drive? Thank you!

Thanks Koots! And I’ll take your advice to tell people “ignore the dog”

I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work out for you Sunsilver :(

Valk, thank you for informative and honest opinion. I think you’re right.

Thanks so much for your thorough reply Hundmutter. It all makes sense. Also thanks for the offer to help. Her reactivity happens less and less, it’s really not a problem. She might even outgrow this with time. We’ll see.

“But some of the best dogs in the world needed some time to mature...” So true! Thanks Bob!

Hired Dog

by Hired Dog on 26 August 2020 - 11:08

crazystyna, you are very welcome. Handler sensitive is simply a dog that is attuned to the handler, that does not need actual physical corrections, for the most part, because there are exceptions, depending on temptation, I am speaking in general terms here. Of course I anticipate that as he gets older and develops his own mind, he may need some "motivation" to comply.
Pack drive refers to the dog's desire to be with you, to be with his pack, whoever that may be. Since the day I got my dog, he has been with me everywhere I went, he prefers to be close to me on his own, not through coercion or training.
Its good to have a dog like that because it makes training much easier and living with him easier too.

crazystyna

by crazystyna on 26 August 2020 - 12:08

Ahh, I see. I didn’t know there was such a thing as handler sensitivity. That’s how my dog is and I thought that’s just how soft dogs are. So much to learn! The pack drive is interesting, too. My pup doesn’t let me out of her sight, always follows around unlike my Doberman. Thanks so much for your time and info, Hired Dog!

Hired Dog

by Hired Dog on 26 August 2020 - 13:08

crazystyna, when certain qualities compliment other aspects of a dog's temperament, you begin to see a more clear picture of what you have. Please take into account that I speak of dogs in VERY general terms, otherwise it is impossible to dissect a dog's temperament that I have never seen or worked. I can tell you about my puppy because I see him every day and I know what I asked the breeder for and got exactly that, so far. Again, its my pleasure.

Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 26 August 2020 - 15:08

GSDs are quite well-known for being 'velcro dogs'; following you everywhere usually becomes less intense as the dog becomes older and more confident - but while you have it, use it ! Can be very helpful for training purposes.

by GSCat on 28 August 2020 - 06:08

My dog becomes less "velcroy" when she goes into heat.




Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 28 August 2020 - 07:08

There ya go, crazystyna, she may become a bit less velcro-y any day now, she is of an age where her first season cannot be far off (unless she has been spayed, of course). Might help you spot when she is coming in; but you may find she reverts to being your shadow three weeks later !   ;-)

Me, I quite like the way they are always following you around and getting under your feet, when they are able to be with you. Some dog breeds would be better off being cats, they are so NOT 'needy' of your company ...


crazystyna

by crazystyna on 28 August 2020 - 09:08

Sorry I wasn’t clear earlier - she’s 2.5 years old now and she’s been through multiple heat cycles. Funny though she’s even more clingy during heat except for a few days in mid cycle she seems to stalk my Doberman more than me.(my doberman is a spayed female)





 


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