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29-04-2010, 08:09 PM
Originally Posted by Kerryowner 
Personally I have found in my experience with Cherry who used to be very fear reactive, that breed traits can be very unhelpful. People, trainers etc just used to say she was the way she was because of her breed-she is a Kerry Blue terrier-they are known for being dog aggressive.
This despite the fact that I also had a male Kerry who was brilliant with other dogs and used social skills, calming signals very effectively!
But if I had just had Cherry I would have blindly believed what they said to me and thought "Well-it's just the way they are I never want another one". Instead I have gone on to work with Cherry and modify her behaviour. She actually exhibits a lot of Collie type behaviours and there isn't a lot of those in her pedigree!
Also, thinking about breeds all being the same and behaving to a certain pattern can lull you into a false sense of security like when we had a Black lab come up and try and have a pop at Cherry. I thought they were all friendly! This one had bitten a couple of dogs and knocked a lady over so he hadn't read the guide book to his breed I guess!
Of course different breeds are different and researching collies gave my a much understanding of how to deal with Mia's issues
But I do find it strange when people say something like clicker training wont work on their breed of dog - if it works on elephents, mice, and goldfish I think its gonna work on dogs
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29-04-2010, 09:25 PM
Originally Posted by Kerryowner
Personally I have found in my experience with Cherry who used to be very fear reactive, that breed traits can be very unhelpful. People, trainers etc just used to say she was the way she was because of her breed-she is a Kerry Blue terrier-they are known for being dog aggressive.
This despite the fact that I also had a male Kerry who was brilliant with other dogs and used social skills, calming signals very effectively!
But if I had just had Cherry I would have blindly believed what they said to me and thought "Well-it's just the way they are I never want another one". Instead I have gone on to work with Cherry and modify her behaviour. She actually exhibits a lot of Collie type behaviours and there isn't a lot of those in her pedigree!
Also, thinking about breeds all being the same and behaving to a certain pattern can lull you into a false sense of security like when we had a Black lab come up and try and have a pop at Cherry. I thought they were all friendly! This one had bitten a couple of dogs and knocked a lady over so he hadn't read the guide book to his breed I guess!
Having said that...when you do come across a dog who is 'typical' to breed, it can help to understand those drives and instincts behind the breed and how to redirect or work with them to solve problems.
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