Big Dog | January 25th, 2010
As eager and excited as families can be, it seems that once we have a new pet in the house everyone starts saying “come, boy!“, “sit“, “shake hands“, “jump” and all other common commands hoping that the young pup will execute it with ease. Before any of these commands and most importantly housebreaking, can be understood and followed, proper training must be given to the dog as he grows up.
These dogs may take awhile to house train. Approximately 7 to 9 months if diligently done and with gentle methods along with positive reinforcement. It is suggested that these dogs be crate trained until 5 months as it will make a smoother transition to other levels of training. It must be noted that this breed is not slow when it comes to brains, it’s just that they take a much longer time for their mental capacity to mature.
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Big Dog | December 21st, 2009
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f big dogs strikes a fancy, then the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a good choice for a companion. These dogs can grow up to 24 to 29 inches and can weigh between 85 to 140 pounds. But despite their sizes, they are loving pets that crave to be indoors with their owners but need to be outside for exercise. If ever one wants to buy a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, it is recommended that research be done on this canine. One good start is to begin with the breed standard. This tells one what exactly a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should look and act like. For example:
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have muscular frames and is longer than tall. Coats are short and dense coats with black with rust and white markings. Heads are large and broad heads with dark eyes and triangular ears that hang close. They have an appearance of sturdiness and are graceful.
It is also important to note that they are prone to eye problems and epilepsy. Now following the standard means that the dog will be of good quality as it fits the mold. But other kinds of breeders will try to sale something otherwise. Read the rest of this entry »
Big Dog | December 5th, 2009
Look at this beautiful Great Swiss Mountain Dog pup, it is like he is just about to say something…
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Big Dog | November 24th, 2009
Who said dogs don’t sit like humans? Just look at this cute Great Swiss Mountain Dog pup to see they do!
Ann | November 8th, 2009
There are many resources online of locations where one can adopt Greater Swiss Mountain dog. There are either breeders who are up to standards and can provide you with top bloodline puppies from Champion lines. But other compassionate future owners can turn their attention to dog rescue groups that have taken in lost, abused, or abandoned dogs and have nurtured them back to health and looking for a new home.
The canine grapevine is quite long and the network is very helpful. There are even forums or discussion groups that can also help one in raising the puppy. These puppies will grow to one of the largest herding dogs with a powerful and muscular frame when well cared for. They are dependable watchdogs and are protective of their families. If there are any unwanted people around, they will surely know they are not welcome thanks to this dog.
Ann | October 26th, 2009
The Great Swiss Mountain Dog is one of four Swiss Mountain dog breeds. Also known as “Swissy“, they are a strikingly handsome and a powerful breed. They were original bred for work such as herding cattle or pulling carts and served as rescue dogs. Coats are dense and have the basic black color with rust and white marking on the face and body. There are health concerns that a prospective owner should inquire about before accepting the responsibility of getting this breed.
This breed is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia but, one huge concern is the seizures that the breed suffers from epilepsy. A study has discovered that the gene that develops epilepsy is carried by 98% of these dogs. One fact to know is that they can’t be tested for epilepsy. The only time of knowing that they have it is when suddenly shows signs of it. Any information regarding this disease is being collected to use with tight breeding ethics to reduce this disease and alleviate the suffering from seizures.
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Big Dog | March 12th, 2009
Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.
Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.
All dog training is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.
It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.
A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.
Training GSMD puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.
Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Swiss Mountain Dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your Great Swiss Mountain Dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.
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D Dog Fan | April 7th, 2008
D Dog Fan | April 7th, 2008
The Great Swiss Montain Dog is a generally healthy breed. Some health problems to look out for in this breed are: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, eye problems and bloating. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs can be particularly susceptible to bloating due to their deep chests, so don’t feed them too much at once, and get tehm to be active right after a meal. Take care of your beloved GSMD and take him or her to the vet for regular check-ups, since prevention is better than cure!
D Dog Fan | January 17th, 2008
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a gentle nature,even though it is a large dog, that has strong protective instincts. Particularly seen in its relationship with its family and children, the sweet disposition and balanced temperament is an ideal combination that makes this dog a wonderful companion. They are strong, active, and very agile; irrespective of their very large size. A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is ideal for weight-pulling competitions since they are easily trainable and very intelligent. They also excel at herding. These large and affectionate dogs need attention and care, since they love to be part of the family circle. Their strong protective instinct stems from their strong pact-instinct. In order to learn where their place is in the family, they need proper training. They always like to be around large families (their pack, so to speak ) and get agitated if members of their “pack” wander off, or get lost. An ideal family dog, they love to nurture and care for those they love.
