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Similarities & Differences between Wolves & Dogs:
The
evolution of canidae on our planet has been talked about in the scientific
community for 100 years or more. As a trainer, I have had the privilege of
working with wolves, coyotes, New Guinea Singing Dogs, dingos, and almost every
breed of dog humans have produced.
This presentation will discuss the
similarity and differences in the terminology and social behavior our dogs from
their biological relatives the wolves. My goal is to give the attendees a
better understanding of how living together with humans works from the dog's
perspective.
Understanding & Training Terriers:
Terriers, from Ratters to
Pit Bulls, are a unique group of dogs bred for behaviors we seldom need them to
do anymore. Because of man's breeding desires over the past couple of hundred
years, this group of dogs presents different challenges and benefits than other
groups of dogs, like the herding or retrieving types.
When misunderstood and
mishandled, terriers can be a problem. When understood and trained to cooperate
with humans, they can offer a fun filled life of mutual enjoyment.
This part of
the presentation is designed to help attendees to better understand the breed
type and therefore better understand the cooperative living and behavior
modification strategies necessary to enjoy life with a terrier.
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