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Originally Posted by Priska182
But why do you think it can be destructive with a young dog?
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I have another explanation
Because walking a pup too much in a position so unnatural for a wolfdog, with the head up and turned to the side and with raising the front legs as if the pup was a pony might badly affect the top line and movement of an adult dog?
Sorry, but to me training such walking with the dog does not make any sense. Vlcaks don't need to look at the leader to "listen" to him. They use all senses to pay attention and react with their ears, notice every movement and slightest sound of words, non-verbal signals, breathing pace, etc. One can easily read how attentive the dog is by looking at his ears and body movement. I find this trait very "wolfish" and beautiful and would be afraid to spoil it by teaching a dog "circus walking".
I still appreciate the trick and have nothing against obedience as such; it's only a personal opinion of somebody who is rather non-sport and non-competitive.
Real life obedience is much more important for me than any exams.
