Rehomed GSD training

Hi Kitsilano,
I am motivated to ask you this question since your signature mentioned "GSD is my strength".

There's this GSD that is undergoing training. It's a rehomed dog. The dog seems to have been trained. Respond to all the basic command well except the movements are slow. Slow Sit, slow Down & lagging. When responding to the command one of the ears is usually a little turned. I interpret that as a certain amount of anxiety.

What do you make out of that?

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Hi bro Dogcom....from my reading. Rehomed dog sometimes ...in fact many a times don't know what experience they have gone through, but nevertheless
there are three things that I will assess:

(1) Its prey drive
(2) Character
(3) temperament

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Kitsilano

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Bros and sis out there...so sorry I delete the article on prey drive. I think I will put it all together when I have some time to do a complete write up.

Thanks

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Kitsilano

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Kitsilano,
OK here's the pic of the GSD we discussed sometime back, "BOSTON"
Hope to have your perspective on "Prey Drive" soon.

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Bro Dogcom...you pulling my legs...how to tell prey drive from photo. Anyway I can see that the dog's physical condition is ok...can see decent undercoat. Musculature can't really tell from the photo, but dog is definitely quite well taken care off. Facial expression is average...prefer a darker mask..is this a female? If male than I will say not very strong male expression...head should be way bigger and jaw more pronounced.

If you want my humble opinion on the prey drive of the dog...I got to physically see and test the dog and that you got to pick me up from my workplace in Suntec City..pm me if necessary.

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Kitsilano

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Kitsilano,
No I don't mean to ask you about prey drive on this particular dog. I thought you were going to give us an insight into this thing called "Prey Drive".

Your comments are to say the least, educational for me cos I am still learning about breeds characteristics. Actually he is a softy but I guess sometimes such dogs suits the average pet dog owner.

I'll take up your kind offer one of these days. Maybe I'll get a few of my clients with GSD to meet and have a session with you in a park. I am sure your input would be invaluable.

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Hi Kitsilano,
I am curious...y is prey drive a priority when testing a dog...? (trying to get a pro's POV)
For me it would be their nerves.
Prey drive,unless I am looking for a sport (namely SchH/VPG) would not be a concern.
Unless u test the prey to see which kind of home the dog is suited for? It would be a disaster if a high prey drive dog went to a family who was expecting a laid back house dog.

Hi RealityDreamer,
Welcome to the forum I have a feeling you'll add to a higher level of discussion here on our doggies forum.

I have the same understanding as you that prey drive would be to test their nerves and obviously in GSD circle Schultzhund it's part of the program. And you said it so well because not everybody wants a strong nerve or hard dog and it's cetainly not suited to the average dog owner who just wants a pet companion dog.

Would you have any knowledge and experience on the procedure of testing prey drive in GSD Schultzhund? Prey drive is sometimes refered to as Play drive as you may know. While there is a subtle difference in the two, many trainers refer to play drive when they mean prey drive. The fact is that a dog can have a nice temperament and have play drive but little prey drive. I love Border Collies and they have strong Play drive but I don't think that can be termed Prey drive mostly when they are not aggressive by nature.

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