Don G. Dinsdale Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)

Army Dog - Wow!!!!!

Excellent, Thank's Terry... Don D.

This display of obedience will totally amaze you!! Watch to the end , it is very worth while!!

This is a wonderful video. Watch it to the end where this beautiful animal tries to revive her.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/FbzRYrLOHyc?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0

kankune Loc: Iowa

Absolutely AMAZING!!

Alicia Loc: NYC

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An incredible amount of patience went into the training of a very intelligent and obedient dog.

Reminds me of the time when I had Azuka, a Borzoi Hound. I wanted to teach her to retrieve and asked a friend to visit with his dog. I had her watch the other dog and then threw a stick. With a little coaxing she did retrieve the stick and brought it back to me. I praised her highly and then threw it again. Upon being asked to fetch it, she looked at it and then at me and absolutely refused. I could visualize her thinking and asking me why I threw it away again. She absolutely refused to so it another time. I should add that teaching her the necessary orders was absolutely no trouble. She learned exceedingly fast. I’ve always admired the independence and thinking of cats and believed she thought like they did. After my experience with her, I would never have another breedof dog. Did try a Saluki (another member of the coursing, or sight hounds) but quickly discovered that a Saluki was not a Borzoi. Gave it back even though it would have cost about $1,000.

By saying that the Borzoi thoughts were unlike other dogs, I should recall a time when I chastised my second one. She was also so clever but once when I chastised her, she went on strike and would not heed any order (request). After a few days I realized that one of us had to cede so I got down on the floor, put my arm around her neck and apologized. Immediately she was my good old, obedient dog again.

out of the woods Loc: to hell and gone New York State

out of the woods Loc: to hell and gone New York State

My reply was lost somewhere? Well what I just said was that I am going through something like
this with my newfoundland pup. When I scold him, he barks back as if to say,
no, this is a better way. If I continue to attempt to correct him, he walks
away. I read that Newfies dont really consider us the pack leader, but more
like a partner. He needs to be civilized before he is 150 lbs. He is such an adorable
sweetheart, its hard not to giggle at his antics.

meridianlesilie Loc: mars

smarter than obama !!!!!!!!!!!!& hillary too !!!!!!!!!

kankune Loc: Iowa

Good one, Meridian. Dogs are loyal.....those two never where. To America and Americans that is!

Alicia Loc: NYC

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I never considered Azuka to be anything more than a companion - certainly now a house protector (they don't bark). I did see her protecting some kittens I took with me while visiting a friend. She seemed to be sleeping but when my friend's dog (who was just curious) approached the kitten box, she jumped at him but did not attack.

Another time when I spent the night on a roll-out at a friends, she slept with me. When the woman asked her son to call me, he found that Azuka was straddling me as I slept. She did not lunge at him but, according to him, merely raised her lip on one side. He decided to call me from a distance.

I believe in training a dog only to obey orders that protect the dog. No tricks. BUT I did develop a trick when I saw her covering her muzzle. Then i always asked her if she had a headache and she responded with her own trick.

Oh, the 2nd Borzoi I acquired in Phoenix seemed to be a bit more difficult. When she decided to go home after a walk, I walked with her and stopped while she ran to my door. I insisted she return and walked a few steps further. She ran to the door. We kept this up a few times, always getting closer to the door. I felt I had lost that round. The next night coming back from our walk she ran ahead to the door; ran back almost to me; headed for the door again and ran back about half the distance. She continued to do this always reducing the distance between me and the door. The she finally sat in front of the door and looked at me as if to say, "I did it all, now can we go in?" Needless to say, I cracked up. But we did continue the training.

I have quite a few memories with the Borzois that I enjoy and will never forget.

Aside: Although I can enjoy the puppy stage, I feel it is necessary to keep in mind that this puppy will grow to a full sized dog and certain charming characteristics must be stopped while still in puppyhood. That's difficult because they are so cute but would you appreciate a full-grown Newfoundland sitting on your lap? Good luck with the training.

Alicia Loc: NYC

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What in hell is wrong with you? This subject is about dogs and their training. Get your head out of you know where!

kankune Loc: Iowa

You're right.....dogs are way to good in comparison to those two!!

out of the woods Loc: to hell and gone New York State

Thanks. And while he is adorabe, all 100 pounds of me are well aware that I will be overpowered soon. So I plan on putting the time required in. I really dont want to repeat what happened one day with my 140 lb Berner. Walking him down the hill one day, we encountered a man with a husky. Well Willie decided he must introduce himself right away, and I totally lost control. So heres this poor guy standing there, Willie barreling down the road toward him. I knew he meant no harm but the gentleman most likely wet his pants. My profuse
apologies were met coldly. Theres big ol willie so happy to have made a new friend. Dogs are great, the big ones require some special consideration , as not all are aware of their qualities.Never met a Borzoi.

Alicia Loc: NYC

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I'm sure you've seen photos of them. They're also known as Russian Wolfhounds. They're pretty tall; built like a Grayhound but lighter boned; have semi-long hair; a very long muzzle and bent-over ears. (The long-haired ones are Afghans.) Many years ago many film stars posed with them. They look elegant and seem to be forever posing. Quite a difference from other dogs but mine loved her baths. After bathing in the bathtub I would let her out on the community lawn and the kids would love to come to sing with her. I had to explain to parents that they were not teasing her but that she enjoyed howling along with them.

When I worked in carnival in NY, I brought her to work. Other agents, having never seen such a dog laughed when they saw her running from a little puppy. They didn't understand that since she was so fast, she knew she couldn't be caught and enjoyed being chased. One evening after we closed I asked one of the men to hold her while I walked about 300 feet away. I then called her and, when she approached me I said, "look at 'er go" which was her permission to run in the fields. Carnivals are always held in fields. Well, she took off and ran the full circumference of the field. How they were surprised when she returned behind them. They'd never seen one so fast.

I never timed Azuka but was told by two guys in a truck who decided they wanted to leave. Their dog didn't come right away so they started up the truck. When the dog saw they were moving, he began to run and they wanted to test his speed. They reached 50MPH and the dog jumped into the back of their pickup. They're often used to train grayhounds but can't be used for racing because, after seeing the rabbit coming around the track once, they would decide to immediately jump the fence and meet it on the other side. They definitely have their own minds.

out of the woods Loc: to hell and gone New York State

Yes, they are beautiful. In choosing a Newfoundland, I considered their prey drive, as I spend alot of time in the woods. Have had some unpleasant run ins with porcupines. I am usually carrying materials for my work and a leash is not possible. So nothing too ambitious, just a good kind working dog. Also one that would be laid back in the house. Though what we have at present is, Leif the Destroyer.
After naps, he prowls seeking plunder. We have offered many toys to the altar of Leif.