The popularity of/handling'wolfdog'types'(COAPE course,same subject threads merged)

[wolfdogowner]

Its a very broad subject. Lets hope they have some experience of these dogs themselves.

Interesting to see that they are going to concentrate on 'aggressive' cases during the members only session (picture of the GSD).

[rune]

Originally Posted by wolfdogowner

Its a very broad subject. Lets hope they have some experience of these dogs themselves.

Interesting to see that they are going to concentrate on 'aggressive' cases during the members only session (picture of the GSD).

If you saw the picture then just under that are their bios.

rune

[Borderdawn]

I did notice that in one place at least, the term "wolfdog hybrids" has been changed for "wolf look a like dogs" Wonder why that was?

Looks an interesting talk, the people and speakers do seem to have some experience too.

[liz & kiesha]

Originally Posted by Borderdawn

I did notice that in one place at least, the term "wolfdog hybrids" has been changed for "wolf look a like dogs" Wonder why that was?

Personally i feel its very important to separate the two, huge difference between a dog with a pure wolf parent within the last five generations and a dog that just so happens to look 'wolfy'
The public are confused and talks like this will help, i hope they come to Scotland at some point. Just as a matter of interest is anyone here going along?

[Borderdawn]

Originally Posted by liz & kiesha

Personally i feel its very important to separate the two, huge difference between a dog with a pure wolf parent within the last five generations and a dog that just so happens to look 'wolfy'
The public are confused and talks like this will help, i hope they come to Scotland at some point. Just as a matter of interest is anyone here going along?

SO do I, its a shame it wasnt done in the first place though.

[wolfdogowner]

Originally Posted by rune

If you saw the picture then just under that are their bios.

rune

I only commented because the last expert who lectured me on the evils of wolfdogs finally admitted they had never met one; I would hope they can put a more balanced view differentiating between the so called look-a-likes which are just cross breeds of dogs with those that have sufficient wolf content to make behavioural differences. Would be nice to see the name of someone with plenty of real experience take a lecture, perhaps Nicole Wilde from the US.

[MickB]

I hope I am wrong but I wouldn't put any credence in an organisation which provides a "professional dedicated qualification" for "Pet Behaviourists" via a qualifying correspondence course and a four weekend "advanced" course. My kids have more hands on experience than that and I would trust them long before any "professional" "pet behaviourists."
Sorry for the cynicism, but we have seen so many desperate owners ripped off by "pet behaviourists" that is difficult to assume anything but the worst.

a ruefully cynical, Mick

[Borderdawn]

http://www.peakeservices.co.uk/index.php
This lady certainly appears to have considerable experience with Wolves AND dogs, to offer a reasoned opinion.

[wolfdogowner]

Originally Posted by MickB

I hope I am wrong but I wouldn't put any credence in an organisation which provides a "professional dedicated qualification" for "Pet Behaviourists" via a qualifying correspondence course and a four weekend "advanced" course. My kids have more hands on experience than that and I would trust them long before any "professional" "pet behaviourists."
Sorry for the cynicism, but we have seen so many desperate owners ripped off by "pet behaviourists" that is difficult to assume anything but the worst.

a ruefully cynical, Mick

If one wanted to add to the cynicism, you could include all those breeders who are misrepresenting what they sell in the first place! There are those that claim to be squeaky clean and honest and yet still buy breeding stock of 'unusual' parentage!

Seriously though; if lecturing primarily to 'behaviourists', you need people with real world experience.