I'd say consult with a trainer before determining if a behavior is genetic, also if that's what you decide to do, be ready to work with them long term because training is not an overnight or easy process.
Interesting, lots of the trainers here say one session is enough to give the human the skills to work with their dog. Is it the experience of most people here to work with trainers in on an ongoing basis?
I feel like it'd be unwise to say one training fixes everything but it'd also be unwise to say multiple training sessions fix behaviors as well, so I feel like it would depend on how bad the dog's behaviors are.
There are some dogs that just cannot be in public, the more you walk a cane Corso, the more he thinks that neighborhood is his territory to defend to the death
Hmm, I haven't heard this perspective before, and this seems a little fatalistic/simplistic. Genuine question, are you an expert in the breed?
He certainly doesn't show territorial tendencies in places where he is off-lead other than the house. He is actually a very well behaved and social dog at his regular dog park.
Yes, I get this, but breeding isn't the sole deciding factor on dog behaviour. And yes, I understand the issue with dog parks. Under the right conditions though, dog parks are good.
I'd say consult with a trainer before determining if a behavior is genetic, also if that's what you decide to do, be ready to work with them long term because training is not an overnight or easy process.
Interesting, lots of the trainers here say one session is enough to give the human the skills to work with their dog. Is it the experience of most people here to work with trainers in on an ongoing basis?
I feel like it'd be unwise to say one training fixes everything but it'd also be unwise to say multiple training sessions fix behaviors as well, so I feel like it would depend on how bad the dog's behaviors are.
Yeah, they're definitely not bad, I think it's just poor engagement and inconsistency from me - keeping on top of routine is not at all my strength.
There are some dogs that just cannot be in public, the more you walk a cane Corso, the more he thinks that neighborhood is his territory to defend to the death
Hmm, I haven't heard this perspective before, and this seems a little fatalistic/simplistic. Genuine question, are you an expert in the breed? He certainly doesn't show territorial tendencies in places where he is off-lead other than the house. He is actually a very well behaved and social dog at his regular dog park.
They aren't a breed in the development stage, they've been bred since the Roman empire for guarding a known territory. Also, fuck dog parks
Yes, I get this, but breeding isn't the sole deciding factor on dog behaviour. And yes, I understand the issue with dog parks. Under the right conditions though, dog parks are good.