Dog shows are one of the fun and intriguing events that a dog lover can watch or partake in. When you see the dogs on television listening to and understanding their handlers, you are probably wishing that your dog could be that smart. Many people think that only certain breeds are smart enough to listen to their handlers. The truth is, all dogs like to please. Sure, there are breeds that are more gifted than others, but with a little bit of work and some know how, you can make a trickster out of your dog.
One of the myths of the smaller breeds are that they are not intelligent dogs. From my work with these dogs, I can certainly attest that they are no less intelligent than your average dog. The Havanese, whom I have great affection for, are particularly intelligent and love to please their owners. Their obedience is second to none for the small dog breeds [1]. These attributes make for a dog that can learn tricks.
Havanese are quick to learn the basics, like sitting, laying down, giving paw, rolling over, speaking, and spinning in circles. They particularly enjoy balancing on two feet, as if they are dancing for you. Some Havanese learn more advanced feats, such as fetching and even swimming. I have even seen odd tricks, like speaking in different tones that represent mood or emotion. Some say that Havanese may have been circus dogs at one time because of their energy and silly demeanor [2].
[1] http://www.toybreeds.com/Havanese.htm
[2] http://www.mts.net/~mckay55/ABC.html
I have several videos of Havanese dogs performing these tricks on my web site. Please take the time to visit my site to view them. Take the link to the videos page.
I would like to thank you for taking the time out to read this article and would enjoy it if you read future articles I publish on the Web. If you would like, you can visit my website to see our Havanese Puppies.
Thanks again!
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar