Thread: Drives in Working Dogs - Over Doing it.

Hi MP,

This is the quick version i cross posted from the DS thread for what I like drive wise out of a dog.

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I prefer a dog who will not crumble,i like a high threshold dog to corrections,(very self assured) if given, and a dog with thickness of nerve to remain clear headed and strong in all situations.Mid prey and aggression mid.I think high prey depends on whether the dog has the right nerve for it.So, high for some dogs. Dominance is always good to naturally have inside a dog..
It is a more challenging dog, but in the long run worth it.

Most have dogs who we feel are better or worse or lacking,I think it's across most things in life.

Amy __________________


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It’s not that I can not handle a extreme high drive dog, but why put up with it. To me the perfect dog has balanced drives, is confident and has bit of a self assured arrogance about him. Ideally you can work him or build drives then put him away and he will be settled.

Agree.

Hi maxpaine

I think that you have hit the nail on the head when you said why put up with it.

And you are very correct in saying that for your personal needs.

I believe in Horses for courses some people can ( and this is not referring to you cos i know your dog) put up and welcome a challenge of a dog that is over the top with drives and balance with aggression and dominance ( you know how i might be referring to. But i believe over all people mostly talk about it because they have never had what i would call a dominant and highly driven dog, a dog that needs constant attention, a dog that if he feels the slightest weakens or sees that you let your guard down he will take you on.

And the reason why i don't believe that these people know of dogs like that because if they ever had one they would know what a pain it is not being able to relax not being able to enjoy just a relaxing walk. I do know of a few dogs like that and i wouldn't want one.

What i believe is perfect is a well balance dog good drives (and that will very from personal experience from person to person) good nerves and a balance dominance and aggression.

the level that i am referring to i believe most people don't even have that, so it is very hard to compare and explain but this is just my little bit to add.

Ps Please don't BITE the dogs i have referred to in my post i know personally and i am not thinking of any one specific just general.

Adam