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Dave Page replied to the topic Questions on talk with protection trainer. in the forum Personal Protection and Guard Dog Training 5 days, 2 hours ago
Thanks for the additional thoughts Kim.
One of the reasons I have been looking for a trainer is to have the facilities, to be able to create the scenarios where the unwanted reactivity can be focused on directed activity.
It just seemed odd courses taken before protection work could alter a dogs temperament.
I understand the liability issue. I…[Read more]
Kim James replied to the topic Questions on talk with protection trainer. in the forum Personal Protection and Guard Dog Training 5 days, 7 hours ago
Hey Dave,
My understanding is you want to provide the dog with an outlet behaviour you’ve identified as relevant for him. And that curtailing unspecific reactivity (not relevant to you or unwanted) with directed reactivity (relevant and wanted) could be a potential source of confidence and protection asset.
Here are some thoughts on your…[Read more]
Dave Page replied to the topic Questions on talk with protection trainer. in the forum Personal Protection and Guard Dog Training 6 days, 1 hour ago
Addendum: I understand an adult should always be in charge of any dog. not just a protection trained dog, but if the training doesn’t provide a stable enough dog to have children in the home, how could we trust it to have grandkids over without it being kenneled making its presence ineffectual?
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