Re: "Outside" dog training literature
Try a mutt that is a mix of the bread qualities you want. I have two dogs (sisters) that are Lab/ husky/ Akita. i know a weird mix. My dogs live inside/ outside and get lots of love but also lots of discipline and I'm also the dominant dog in the pack. I use regular training on and off leash with some extra bird dog type training for the field. They are 50lbs each so they can carry their own food and water, etc, to train them for the pack I put the harness on when walking them and then work up to the pack and some weight. Do it even after a brake in pack use so the dog has a chance to become re-acclimatized to the load. I think the key is to know the dogs parents. The mother of my dogs is a great bush dog, but likes to wander when at home- same like mine, the father (Akita) is very protective at home and doesn't wander when walking. The mix worked out well for me and my dogs stay close- usually, and come when called- if not twice. They are dogs, they get distracted. Lots of training, stay dominant and try to find out disposition of the dogs parents. My 2 bits. I also use high-viz vests on my dogs when out and about- just in case.
Last edited by hannibal; 01-24-2009 at 11:09 AM.
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