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by abndogos
Mon May 02, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

And here I though Shepards were bred to work with flocks...learn something new everyday
LOL, ya, that is why they are the most used dog in police work, to work with flocks (flocks of criminals :lol: :shock: )
by abndogos
Mon May 02, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

I don't quite know where you get the impression that a/ the dog in the video wants to as you put it 'bite the sh*t out of the guy in the bite suit, or that b/the petting/stroking is enjoyable for the dog and not provoking it further. The dog quite clearly is very very excited and eager at the chanc...
by abndogos
Mon May 02, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

Dognut, it IS due to the innate trait of wanting to be "dominant" that this breed is bred for, coupled with training. We utilize different "drives" in order to train dogs,both your average "pet" and "working" dog. Understanding your dog's drives A guide to und...
by abndogos
Mon May 02, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

I think sometimes the internet paints a wrong picture, even when someone attempts to really explain oneself. I also think that you are automatically classifying me as one that does the whole "dominant dog control by physical means." I am actually the opposite. I learned first hand years ag...
by abndogos
Mon May 02, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

Jacksdad, When catagorizing "all" dogs that display these behaviors as "dominant," I feel that it is an incorrect generalization, HOWEVER, someone such as Ed Frawley is dealing ONLY with dominant breed working dogs, not your typical household pet. WIthout seeing each particular d...
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

Eh, its no biggie Anna....I talk on several "working dog boards" that have no problems with them, so not looking for a forum to talk on. Interesting though, that I got PM'd by a couple of people on this MB who are in 100% agreement with me, so this MB is not just frequented by +R only peop...
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

Oh wow, found this one from your Patricia McConnell lady and one of her books.... HOW TO BE THE LEADER OF THE PACK - AND HAVE YOUR DOG LOVE YOU FOR IT! by Patricia McConnell (See other books by author) Publisher: Distributed by Dogwise Publishing Edition: 2007 Paperback, 16 pages ISBN: 9781891767029...
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

Anna, I pretty much agree 100% with what you have said. I truly believe most people are not going to end up with a truly dominant alpha dog, and that most problems that occur with most pet dogs is not due to dominance issues, but to lack of proper training and fear issues, HOWEVER, for one to stick ...
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

another link for you....Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test....part of test tests level of social dominance http://workingdogs.com/testing_volhard.htm The Volhards Jack and Wendy Volhard are consummate dog people, internationally recognized for their contributions to training, health, and nutrition. In prin...
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

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You are welcome Anna. I have a ton more, but all my books are packed away for our move in 2 weeks(buying a new house in Texas). There was another one mainly for breeding a better GSD, can't remember it though. we'll have to compare at some point :wink:
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

I also find it sad when people parrot other people's thoughts and ideas without actually having experienced what is being discussed. PS, I was just finding whatever I could to be like you and copy and paste stuff as examples for the he!! of it. The stuff that I recommend to learn behavioral stuff fr...
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:11 am
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

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Here are links to 2 books I highly recommend that are older and well known and the basis for a lot of working dog trainers(started with the Seeing Eye Dogs): Scott and Fuller's, "Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog." http://www.workingdogs.com/people/books-1000-0226743381-Genetics_...
by abndogos
Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

Re: Presa Canario Episode

I agree the door rushing is not the best example and truly is more likely than not, just a dog that hasn't been taught manners, but that thought also comes under the auspice that the "alpha" leads first....however, I do agree with the majority of dogs are not trying "to take control,&...
by abndogos
Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177763

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the first article I linked I thought I'd post also The Dominant Dog – Dealing with Dominance in Dogs What is a dominant dog? Some people attribute all problem dog behaviors to “dominance”, while others do not want to use the “dominant dog” label at all. The truth, as always, is somewhere in-between....