Here’s something you won’t see a pack of Chihuahuas do for fun. Or a pack of Great Danes, Fox Terriers, or Golden Retrievers. Those breeds have their own innate specialties that is unique to their ancestries. And, as a matter of fact, if you try teaching them to do the Border Collie stalk, good luck. Border Collies have stalking software installed, and these BCs are showing us how it’s done. No learning is necessary on their parts. The behavior is just there after something in their environment activates it. And the more they practice the BC stalk, the better they’ll get.
Are there certain innate behaviors you want in your family dog? Or don’t want? To avoid heart break, it’s important to think about these things before you adopt. Contact me for help picking out a dog or puppy for you and your family.
By Helen Verte
Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Certified Trick Dog Instructor
Ft Lauderdale Dog Obedience Training
