Welcoming a new Vlcak into the United States!

hanninadina · 11-05-2010, 21:29

So watch out, that you do not confirm shyness. If it is only quietness, ok. It is a pup and must have a look at the new situation. But it would be better if he walks around in curiousity. But I guess you know that.

Gypsy Wolf · 11-05-2010, 21:42

No worries on that score - my girlfriend is an excellent trainer, and is well-known for turning out confident, happy working dogs.
He is curious about things he watches - particularly anything that moves...

and is super communicating with other dogs, too.

lupis · 11-05-2010, 22:32

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Originally Posted by hanninadina

So watch out, that you do not confirm shyness. If it is only quietness, ok.

you have wolfdogs but you have no idea about your breed and what is shyness.
shy reaction by young dogs is normal. also if dog not socialized is shy is normall too. if dog not like someting is also typical wolfdog.
real shy dog is dog when you socialize and work and work but is not better and character still not good.
shy puppy or shy young dog is not problem. i knwo many CLC where were not confident as pups but later very good working dogs. problem is shy puppy and later shy adult dog with not possible to chage it.

roo · 12-05-2010, 02:52

Welcome Pollux!! Thanks for the updates, Luna's Mom. Glad to hear that all are adjusting accordingly.

Rona, I have to agree wholeheartedly with your belief that "the CSV breed is designed to teach their owners modesty and make them feel humble from time to time." I also believe that is why many of us love this breed so much!

Whether or not a particular CSV develops into a 'working' dog, it is almost certain that all CSV's will make sure that their owners will be a 'working' owner.

Gypsy Wolf · 12-05-2010, 03:34

Yes, they certainly do teach us humility. They are not like any other breed I have trained. The way they perceive their world, how they learn and their incredible memory.
Pollux is developing beautifully - as is Luna. It is very interesting to watch them as they grow. Pollux is a very serious cookie - very attached to his mom, whereas Luna is a little more independent. I expect that is part of gender differences in character. Luna is my "partner" and Pollux is her "boyfriend"...
I am so thrilled my girlfriend fell in love with the breed, too. Kind of nice to have another vlcak owner to compare notes with...
It seems that we have both experienced similar public reaction to our vlcaks - people are always attracted and ooh and aah over them and are convinced once the general public sees the breed it will become popular...

Grin · 12-05-2010, 08:35

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Originally Posted by roo

Whether or not a particular CSV develops into a 'working' dog, it is almost certain that all CSV's will make sure that their owners will be a 'working' owner.

Bravo! I like this sentence VERY much, because it is sooooo true.

Not long ago our trainer half jokingly has said, that having such a dog is a sport in itself, there's no need to do anything else.

And this is truth also, because in fact we even don't have time for other sports and pastimes apart from those connected with our dog.

Gypsy Wolf · 13-05-2010, 00:24

An update on Pollux - he is getting better and better everyday... unfortunately, due to Delta putting him in a strange kennel for 2 nights during his ordeal, poor pup has kennel cough...
Delta will certainly be hearing from us about that. And their whole "reason" was protecting the U.S. from disease? I guess it didn't work the other way around...

koboldine · 13-06-2010, 21:24

Hi,
any news concerning Pollux?
Is he well again? Is your friend still happy having this pup?
Hoping for the best...

Gypsy Wolf · 14-06-2010, 04:06

Pollux is indeed an interesting little boy. Different in many ways than my Luna. He is totally interested in his human - to the extent that he will ignore other dogs/people. He does like other dogs, though, and feels comfortable around them. People he doesn't know he has absolutely no interest in.
Like Luna he is a "force of nature" in the house... my girlfriend mentioned his zooming around the house, grabbing everything including the flip-flop sandal off her foot and running off with it gleefully.
He, of course, is going through the typical puppy vlcak behavior - if something spooks him, he will dart to something he considers familiar. Luna did the same thing at the same age and has since outgrown it.
He is a very serious cookie - not submissive in the least and even a little willful.
She is an excellent dog trainer, though, so he couldn't have gone to a better place. I can't imagine the Average American tolerating his quirks - not to mention his gripping everything in sight.
He swims in the pool, which is adorable to watch as he always swims to his "mom"... his bond with her is strong.
When I have brought Luna over for a play date Pollux gets totally annoyed by her - his facial expressions are hilarious.
I'll keep you posted - it's nice to have another vlcak around. Last Monday we went to a local dog club to train and there was a guy there from the Czech republic who knew exactly what Luna and Pollux were. He said his grandmother lived near the border and growing up he saw the vlcaks and their handlers patrolling all the time. He said they even had a Vlcak head as the design on their uniform epaulets. So it was neat to hear about them from someone who saw them working.
I am so glad I decided to take a risk and join the CsV world...

13-06-2010, 21:24	#8
koboldine Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 472	Hi, any news concerning Pollux? Is he well again? Is your friend still happy having this pup? Hoping for the best... __________________ Kein Mensch darf mir meine Schwächen so deutlich zeigen, wie meine (Wolfs-)Hunde es tun.

11-05-2010, 21:29	#1
hanninadina Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,466	So watch out, that you do not confirm shyness. If it is only quietness, ok. It is a pup and must have a look at the new situation. But it would be better if he walks around in curiousity. But I guess you know that.

11-05-2010, 21:42	#2
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	No worries on that score - my girlfriend is an excellent trainer, and is well-known for turning out confident, happy working dogs. He is curious about things he watches - particularly anything that moves... and is super communicating with other dogs, too.

12-05-2010, 02:52	#4
roo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lousiana Posts: 21	Welcome Pollux!! Thanks for the updates, Luna's Mom. Glad to hear that all are adjusting accordingly. Rona, I have to agree wholeheartedly with your belief that "the CSV breed is designed to teach their owners modesty and make them feel humble from time to time." I also believe that is why many of us love this breed so much! Whether or not a particular CSV develops into a 'working' dog, it is almost certain that all CSV's will make sure that their owners will be a 'working' owner.

12-05-2010, 03:34	#5
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	Yes, they certainly do teach us humility. They are not like any other breed I have trained. The way they perceive their world, how they learn and their incredible memory. Pollux is developing beautifully - as is Luna. It is very interesting to watch them as they grow. Pollux is a very serious cookie - very attached to his mom, whereas Luna is a little more independent. I expect that is part of gender differences in character. Luna is my "partner" and Pollux is her "boyfriend"... I am so thrilled my girlfriend fell in love with the breed, too. Kind of nice to have another vlcak owner to compare notes with... It seems that we have both experienced similar public reaction to our vlcaks - people are always attracted and ooh and aah over them and are convinced once the general public sees the breed it will become popular...

13-05-2010, 00:24	#7
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	An update on Pollux - he is getting better and better everyday... unfortunately, due to Delta putting him in a strange kennel for 2 nights during his ordeal, poor pup has kennel cough... Delta will certainly be hearing from us about that. And their whole "reason" was protecting the U.S. from disease? I guess it didn't work the other way around...

14-06-2010, 04:06	#9
Gypsy Wolf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida & Minnesota U.S. Posts: 252	Pollux is indeed an interesting little boy. Different in many ways than my Luna. He is totally interested in his human - to the extent that he will ignore other dogs/people. He does like other dogs, though, and feels comfortable around them. People he doesn't know he has absolutely no interest in. Like Luna he is a "force of nature" in the house... my girlfriend mentioned his zooming around the house, grabbing everything including the flip-flop sandal off her foot and running off with it gleefully. He, of course, is going through the typical puppy vlcak behavior - if something spooks him, he will dart to something he considers familiar. Luna did the same thing at the same age and has since outgrown it. He is a very serious cookie - not submissive in the least and even a little willful. She is an excellent dog trainer, though, so he couldn't have gone to a better place. I can't imagine the Average American tolerating his quirks - not to mention his gripping everything in sight. He swims in the pool, which is adorable to watch as he always swims to his "mom"... his bond with her is strong. When I have brought Luna over for a play date Pollux gets totally annoyed by her - his facial expressions are hilarious. I'll keep you posted - it's nice to have another vlcak around. Last Monday we went to a local dog club to train and there was a guy there from the Czech republic who knew exactly what Luna and Pollux were. He said his grandmother lived near the border and growing up he saw the vlcaks and their handlers patrolling all the time. He said they even had a Vlcak head as the design on their uniform epaulets. So it was neat to hear about them from someone who saw them working. I am so glad I decided to take a risk and join the CsV world...