Cairn Terrier Training

Posted in Dog Breeds on 12/09/2005 12:56 am by admin

As you know, adorable puppies often in Hollywood, many people who have never interacted with a Cairn Terrier in person assume they know much about the breed! However, there are some common misconceptions about energy these tiny terriers, some of which can completely block what should be a strong relationship between the new pet and its owner.

The most common mistake in relation to that Cairn Terriers are toy dogs are grouped with lapdogs as Pomeranians and Chihuahuas. This could not be further from the truth! While adequately trained and very patient Cairn Terrier can withstand a bit of dress or clothing, or be toted around as a fashion accessory, this breed is actually classified under the working group. Originally bred to clean and kill bugs for farmers in the Scottish Highlands, Cairn Terrier, despite his small stature, is a small bundle of energy ready to spend on any occasion! As a working breed, Cairns need exercise and much more physical activity than any other breed of toy could handle. Cairn Terriers are certainly not a lap dog! While giving endless love and affection, they also need constant stimulation and the need to live with an owner who takes an active life, or at least, is willing to spend a couple hours a day of entertainment and exercising your pet.

Many new pet owners who are looking for the perfect race to hear that the Cairn Terrier is very intelligent and assume that this means that your new puppy will be very easy to train. Unfortunately, although Cairns, who are very smart dogs, their intelligence, has the opposite effect on their training capacity. You are very smart, are more likely to be smarter than you think to obey you! Those who have experience with possession of Cairn Terriers know that this race is not is quick to learn tricks, and is eager to please unless it is confirmed that he or she will get a reward after their performance.

This does not mean that Cairn Terriers are impossible to train, but simply means that they will do better with an experienced trainer who knows how to handle them. If they are dead-on conjunction with a Cairn Terrier as a pet, but have never worked with before the race, it is best to seek professional help. To enroll your new pup in a basic obedience course to wonders, helping not only to train your dog, but to train you in how to train your dog! We also offer obedience courses valuable time socializing with other people and animals, which can help fight various temperament issues that may arise in the future without her.

Another common misconception is that the Cairn Terrier is an all-around docile and too small to be aggressive. This is very true! Cairn Terriers, as a number of smaller working breeds, such as Corgis and English Bulldogs, have the personality of giant dogs in small bodies. Many owners say they are absolutely positive their not Cairn Terrier little idea what he or she really is!

The Cairn Terrier was originally bred as a hunting dog is perfectly capable of choosing - and finishing - a fight with another dog, a skunk in the backyard, or (if poorly socialized), even a human who gets too fast for comfort. These dogs are very loyal breed, and often can become aggressive defense of their owners or their property. The proper and consistent training and correction is the only way to correct, deter, or the fight against this problem.

This article was written by John Jackson and has been contributed by http://www.greatdogsite.com. For more information on the Cairn Terrier, please visit our page http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/Cairn_Terrier/.

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