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re: How are these dog breeds in regards to trainability?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:11 pm to stlslick
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:11 pm to stlslick
Dogs have personalities as with humans. They can vary pretty greatly, and are generally informed by their upbringing. I have a staffie, though everyone thinks she's a pitbull (pretty much the same except smaller). I've had several friends who've said they never thought they'd love a pit, until they met mine.
It helped that I raised her to have no defensive or protective behaviors. As a pup, I just constantly brought her to dog parks and music festivals as a pup, so that she wouldn't have any fears of humans or other dogs.
I recommend going to a shelter, and bringing home the dog you and your family click with best. I don't regret it at all.
It helped that I raised her to have no defensive or protective behaviors. As a pup, I just constantly brought her to dog parks and music festivals as a pup, so that she wouldn't have any fears of humans or other dogs.
I recommend going to a shelter, and bringing home the dog you and your family click with best. I don't regret it at all.
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Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:22 pm to DByrd2
Get a German Shepherd. The best breed of dog hands down. The most loyal dog to its pack and very good with young children. They are also much easier to train than Boxers and Weimaraners.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:24 pm to tigerinthebueche
quote:What did a bag of hammers ever do to you.
GS is a great dog. Weimaraner is dumb as a bag of hammers from what I'm told.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:25 pm to DByrd2
We have a boxer and he is the dumbest most lovable thing on the planet.
Easy to train? no...Great family pet? Absolutely.
As far as intimidating, it depends. Some boxers get to be a decent size,75+ lbs, and with their bulldog face can look pretty mean. This is backed up with their jaw strength, which is close to that of a pit bull. That said, their temperament is largely playful and harmless. Our boxer barks and acts tough if someone rings the doorbell, but I would be very surprised if he were to ever bite someone, even out of protection.
Easy to train?
no...Great family pet? Absolutely. As far as intimidating, it depends. Some boxers get to be a decent size,75+ lbs, and with their bulldog face can look pretty mean. This is backed up with their jaw strength, which is close to that of a pit bull. That said, their temperament is largely playful and harmless. Our boxer barks and acts tough if someone rings the doorbell, but I would be very surprised if he were to ever bite someone, even out of protection.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:28 pm to Cooter Davenport
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Weims are like GSPs, only they often have separation anxiety and GSPs don't. If you are in the market for an ultra high-energy dog that has to be exercised a lot and still acts hyper, you'd be better off getting a GSP as they look and act the same with the exception of coat color and GSPs are fine being left alone whereas Weims go absolutely insane from anxiety.
We have a GSP now. She still gets a little upset when we ditch her at home, but not like the Weim did. Our Weim was so cool that we took her with us most places. She also thought my daughter was the coolest thing she's ever seen from the day we brought her home from the hospital. They were inseparable, and my daughter would hang off of her all the time. She just stood there and took it.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:31 pm to El Segundo Guy
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If you're looking at those then check out an old english bulldog. It is bred to be athletic but not have the health issues of a standard english bulldog. It is 50% english with some mastiff and American bulldog. They are smart, loyal and strong. They are athletic and live to about 11 years old.
And people mistake them for pits all the time.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:32 pm to saintsfan1977
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Australian Shepherd is also very smart.
I've owned two, I lost mine last year, when I am ready for another dog I will get another one.
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:33 pm to DoUrden
My brother has an Australian Shepherd and he has gotten run over twice because he chases vehicles. He's kind of dumb. I know he's the exception, though.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:33 pm to CptRusty
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We have a boxer and he is the dumbest most lovable thing on the planet. Easy to train? no...Great family pet? Absolutely
our boxer was scared of the dark and had separation anxiety. goofy as shite too.
we had to either sleep in the living room with her until she fell asleep so she wouldn't whine, or let her crash in the bedroom and carry her to her crate.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:34 pm to CptRusty
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We have a boxer and he is the dumbest most lovable thing on the planet.
Easy to train? no...Great family pet? Absolutely.
I had one for 14 years and I can say he was the smartest dog I ever owned. Easily trained if you put the time in. I still miss him because he was an excellent dog.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:34 pm to maisweh
Or just get an American Bulldog. They are great.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:34 pm to DByrd2
I have owned different kinds of dogs and will not have anything else again except a GSD. I love my parents Golden Retriever but as far as intelligence he doesn't hold a candle to either of my dogs. I have a male GSD that is 14 months old. He is not fixed and just started to turn the corner. He is the best dog I have ever had. We picked up our female GSD (2 months old) about two weeks ago.
If you do not have the time or patience to deal with a dog that constantly needs attention and training they may not be the dog for you. Someone earlier said that they are aggressive. This is true. You must socialize the dog with numerous dogs and people when it's a pup and through the teenage months. If you decide to get s GSD I would highly recommend SVdogs from Slaughter, LA. Monika does a great job and trains and shows her own dogs. Do not look past the importance of having a dog from a German line.
If you do not have the time or patience to deal with a dog that constantly needs attention and training they may not be the dog for you. Someone earlier said that they are aggressive. This is true. You must socialize the dog with numerous dogs and people when it's a pup and through the teenage months. If you decide to get s GSD I would highly recommend SVdogs from Slaughter, LA. Monika does a great job and trains and shows her own dogs. Do not look past the importance of having a dog from a German line.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:47 pm to maisweh
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separation anxiety
yep same here. thankfully he got over it, but for the first few months it was garunteed I was coming home to a crate full of shite.
Couldn't leave him outside either b/c he was too small and it was cold.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:53 pm to Klark Kent
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we are getting a Vizsla in May. they aren't as big as a German Shepherd or Boxer, but are incredibly intelligent dogs and train easily.
Wow. Our Vizsla is frickING INSANE. The most neurotic basket case of an animal...never mind. It's probably us and I'm sure you'll have better luck. Beautiful dogs and VERY good around children.
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:54 pm to CptRusty
Thank you all for the responses! I didn't expect the thread to take off that fast...
Living in Southern California, how often should I get a GS shaved down? I know they shed a lot, and I also know I will HAVE to keep him/her cool out here.
As far as intimidation factor, all three have a bark that will make someone think twice if they can't see the dog. That is more what I meant. Pretty much a deterrent.
I am single, but have roommates. We all work the same shift, though. I don't want to have the dog develop separation anxiety. My boxer trained EXTREMELY quickly and never had any issues with separation.
Am I correct in saying that most separation anxiety can be avoided through proper and regular training?
Living in Southern California, how often should I get a GS shaved down? I know they shed a lot, and I also know I will HAVE to keep him/her cool out here.
As far as intimidation factor, all three have a bark that will make someone think twice if they can't see the dog. That is more what I meant. Pretty much a deterrent.
I am single, but have roommates. We all work the same shift, though. I don't want to have the dog develop separation anxiety. My boxer trained EXTREMELY quickly and never had any issues with separation.
Am I correct in saying that most separation anxiety can be avoided through proper and regular training?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:54 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
Buy the GS Very intelligent and very trainable
You should know boxers are as dumb as a box of hammers, as the previous poster said, just look at their facial expression. The lights are on but nobody home !!!!!!!!!
You should know boxers are as dumb as a box of hammers, as the previous poster said, just look at their facial expression. The lights are on but nobody home !!!!!!!!!
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:55 pm to DByrd2
I got my German Shepherd from the humane society at 11 years old. She was the easiest dog to train in the world, even at age 11.
They're just smart, smart animals. They know what you want from them and they are eager to do it.
They're just smart, smart animals. They know what you want from them and they are eager to do it.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:59 pm to DByrd2
My German Shepard was a great dog and could easily be trained. Only dog that I had that was better at the trainabilty factor was a Border Collie.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:01 pm to DByrd2
My GSD was ridiculously easy to train. Dogs are like people in the sense that each is motivated by different things. Like a poor person to money, my bulldog was only motivated to train if food was his reward. My GSD didn't give a damn about treats when it came to his training. It felt like he wanted to be trained as to not simply be a waste of space.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:04 pm to DByrd2
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Living in Southern California, how often should I get a GS shaved down?
I wouldn't shave at all. Maybe get the top coat cut back a couple of times per year. Eventually, the coat will come back in thinner and thinner and they'll generally get comfortable. They need shade outside and I would recommend sleeping it inside during the summer, at least.
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I know they shed a lot
Yeah, but there's little you can do about it. If you're fastidious and do a good brush down a couple of times per day, you can cut it maybe 20% or so. But that's the price of admission for a GSD.
If that's not your bag, maybe find a shorter haired dog.
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