THE WOLFDOG

wolfdogs need a good balanced socialisation to become well balanced dogs. Remember the shyness is an inherit quality they got from the wolf, and is thus specific for the bread. Only when you react well to the behavior of your wolfdog, he can grow up to a self-assured, stabiel dog, which you can take everywhere you go. We ourselves already had 5 wolfdogs who conquerd there fears. People who don't want to have shy wolfdogs, can be sure there wolfdogs get shy. That's logicall, because those people always will react (unaware ) when there dogs show any signs of shyness, giving there dogs signals that there is a reason to be shy. The wolfdog is a social dog who wants to have his place in the family.You want a wolfdog to keep in the house as a compagnion. They can give you a lot of love and are very attached to there family. You realise you get a pet with a great heart , which demands a lot of attention. Your wolfdog is a member of the family, and consequently you have to give it ample attention.

They don't like to be left alone. Some of them are real bad, and one has to take precautions if you leave them behind. there sharp wolfteath can go trough anything.If you leave the house and have to leave your wolfdog behind then you won’t be pleased to see some of you belongings destroyed. If you leave the house you always have to keep in mind the behaviour of your dog.
If in the end something is destroyed you can’t hardly understand why you left the belongings behind in a way that your wolf dog could get a hold on it. Actually it's a bit your own fault.

 

Sometimes getting them used young to a pen when they still are can be a great relief. Then you can leave all of your belongings behind with peace of mind. Or getting a dogsit, that way you can leave everything behind with a clear mind. A wolfdog is very inventive and almost everything he wants to grab , he can get . Our youngest can open the microwave, and grab the food we put into it, although we were absolutely sure it was safe there. Big mistake! Opening doors and cupboards is no challenge for them, even a round latch they can open without trouble. They are very fast and they even steal the food out of your pan while you are cooking. Almost every wolfdog owner can tell you story's about that. You have to appreciate the well considering and intelligence of the wolfdog. You look for solutions to beat the rebel, in other words, you have to be smarter than your dog! A wolfdog needs enough movement. If you take it regulary for a walk, it doesn't need that much space. It's also very important dough your fence is high enough. 2 to 3 meters high isn't a problem for him to take, and if he doesn't jump, he just clime over it like a cat. Digging wholes is also a specialiti .Also keep that in mind! Using a electric fence can help you a lot. You never will have a nice lawn, and many beautifull plants in your garden. You can expect a reasonable obedience from a wolfdog. Most people claim there wolfdog doesn't obey well, because of the wolf in it. With a proper training, one can get a reasonable obedience. Never put pressure on your wolfdog ,The inevitable result will be that they will do nothing anymore for you. With a lot of patience you can do obedience, agility and so. I myself have worked with 2 Saarloos wolfdogs in a surch and rescue groop. One of them even got to level 1, but one will never get to do the “real work” with them.

 

Always work with a Saarloos wolfdog for the pleasure . A Tsjech wolfdog is better for people who wants to worki with a wolfdog. You may not forget however, they absolutely need a specialised training. Only then you are pretty sure you can get a wolfdog to show a reasonable obedience. It's just a matter of proper handling. If you are curious how far you can get with your wolfdog, then you must be willing to search the best instructors for the job. However do stay alert, and make sure that nobody will do anything that could hurt the confidence of your dog. There are a lot of people who say they are wolf experts. Irreparable things happen in a very short moment. Mostly it is possible to let your wolfdog run free. Normally that's no problem with a Saarloos and Tsjech wolf dog. Keep always in mind that wolf dogs are extreme good hunters, who hunt in a group. Consider that the dogs are never under full control.Wolfdogs are in general very social dogs, aldough they can turn against strange dogs when they are in a pack, and at that moment they act as a groop. They also love to “hunt” mountainbickers.

Be aware that many people still are afraid of the “big bad wolf”, and even dough nothing happens, people will react out of proportions just because it involves wolfdogs. Never profocate an event what can cause you trouble later on. The wolfdog is a dog with a great humor. They love to tease, but cannot have it at all when it happens to them. They are incredible patient and lovely with kids, when they grow up with them. But like with any other breed, never leave kids alone with your dog(s)! Wolfdogs always are in moulting-time. It's a battle one cannot win. You're always covered with hair, and each time you clean up the floor, the next flock of fur are wayting to make there entry.

(this is from 1 grooming of Chey)