Collins Good Dog Behaviour: An Owner’s Guide. Gwen Bailey
Чтение книги онлайн.
Читать онлайн книгу Collins Good Dog Behaviour: An Owner’s Guide - Gwen Bailey страница 2
Название: Collins Good Dog Behaviour: An Owner’s Guide
Автор: Gwen Bailey
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Домашние Животные
isbn: 9780007586837
isbn:
Puppies learn about each other’s strengths and weaknesses as they play together.
While genes have given our dogs the blueprint for behaviour, the environment in which they live helps develop and strengthen behaviour patterns. Dogs that are raised and kept in different situations will have different characters. Thus, for example, a pet dog raised from a very early age in a kind home with lots of children and animals is likely to be friendly, playful and sociable, whereas a dog kept shut away for most of the time is likely to be shy and fearful. A dog raised with overbearing owners will possibly have a low opinion of his own abilities whereas a dog kept with very indulgent, easy-going owners is likely to be more confident.
A Springer Spaniel is likely to be energetic and enjoy retrieving because of his genetic make-up.
Experiences early in life, particularly during the first year, will have the most influence on future character. However, dogs are very adaptable and will continue to change their behaviour as a result of experiences and influences from their surroundings throughout their lives.
It is impossible to say whether genes or environmental factors have more influence on the dog’s adult character. Both play their part and are inextricably linked. Both should be considered when trying to understand why a dog is like he is.
THE CANINE HUNTING SEQUENCE
The hunting sequence of the wolf is as follows:
1 TRACK AND FIND PREY
2 FIX GAZE ON PREY AND FREEZE
3 STALK
4 CHASE
5 GRAB BITE
6 KILLING BITE
7 DISSECT
8 CONSUME
9 RETRIEVE AND BURY WHAT HE CANNOT CONSUME
Man has accentuated different parts of the hunting sequence to create dogs that are suitable for various types of ‘work’.
2 & 9: Gundogs
2, 3 & 4: Herding breeds
1 & 4: Hounds
5 & 6: Terriers
WHICH BREED IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
A careful choice of a puppy or an adult dog will ensure that you acquire a dog with a genetic make-up that suits you.
1 LABRADOR RETRIEVER
Labradors are natural swimmers and enjoy retrieving objects from the water for their owner.
2 GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
German Shepherd dogs can be territorial and are often protective.
3 BORDER COLLIE/WORKING SHEEP DOG
4 JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
Like most terriers, Jack Russells enjoy digging.
5 WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER
West Highland СКАЧАТЬ