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Dog Instinctive behaviour - beyond basic training

Your dog now feeds from the bowl ok, stays on the floor ok, loves his collar, doggy playing with him Master, but there is more.
Soon it is the little this that you notice, your dogs poise on the floor, his natural state of being, the way when his Master is talking to another leatherman in the club the dog starts to lick boots (yours or Masters), the way the Masters might say "If he starts to sniff ya crotch just push him away".
We are moving on to what the dog does when left alone. Most trainer observe what Trainer do with real dogs, the slave observers what the dog does. Real dogs have many common and also unique qualities.

The Intelligence of Dogs  ^

Ranks 1 to 10 of the Brightest Dogs
Understanding of New Commands:
Less than 5 repetitions.
Obey First Command:
95% of the time or better.

Over 2000 Dog Names  ^

Image:
Some names can cause people to judge a dog and react positively or negatively/fearfully when meeting
it. Depending on whether the dog is a pet, therapy dog, search & rescue dog, tracking dog or any other
dog that works with the public, it might be important to use a name that conveys the proper image.

Popularity:
The most popular dog name in North America is Sam, Sammie or Samantha (which means "listener").
The second most popular is Max, Maxie, Maxwell or Maxine (which means "the greatest" in Latin).
Third is Lady, followed by Bear, Maggie, Buddy, Tasha, Chelsea (or Chelsie), Holly and Shasta. Other
very popular names are Brandy, Ginger and Taffy.

Best & Worst Dogs for Security  ^

• The Most Effective Guard Dogs
• Top Dogs for Watchdog Barking
• Dogs Least Likely to Succeed at Watchdog Barking

Dog Food Palatability Test ^

Typical Ingredients & Feeding Instructions ^