Is the CSV dog right for me???

[tupacs2legs]

My 'other breed' is the siberian husky..... They are NOT easier dogs and have their own 'quirks' that involve thinking 'outside the box' and take particular management like wolfdogs! Just without the added trait of guarding instincts...

[touched by twh's]

I agree definitly
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[TimoleonVieta]

Originally Posted by tupacs2legs

My 'other breed' is the siberian husky..... They are NOT easier dogs and have their own 'quirks' that involve thinking 'outside the box' and take particular management like wolfdogs! Just without the added trait of guarding instincts...

Yes I am sure they are a difficult breed with their own quirks. My bad

[Fede86]

Originally Posted by TimoleonVieta

You see when you get a CSV trust is more important than running, cycling being left alone for hours to wait for you.

Originally Posted by TimoleonVieta

Everyday the dog craves to be taught.

Originally Posted by TimoleonVieta

A bored CSV is an unhappy CSV. Routine can be good but it also can be terribly boring for people & for dogs.

I agree, and from what I can see this is a breed that needs to be educated by living through experiences and bonding over them with the owner. Real life experiences give you a chance to prove your dog you know what you are doing and also give the dog a chance to learn how things have to be done. They allow your dog to develop self awareness and self control and to learn how actions have consequences and how to deal with them. I find that this teaching/learning/bonding process works very well (at least for me) but it is extremely time "consuming". But also a lot of fun

Anyway I think the hardest part is not to "handle" them, but to make them happy...