This article is an adjunct to tracking. It summarizes proper selection of the right dog, and preparing the young dog for future tracking success. The Self Right Dog I have learned that to be truly successful, I must select a self right dog . My focus will be on temperament preservation and what we can do to enhance it. All I speak of here is predicated upon the hypothesis that the dogs we choose to work are predisposed to good health and a self right temperament.
Fear is the factor that breaks down the solid structure of confidence.
The table below lists some behaviors that are motivated by either confidence or fear. Distracted by fear and loses ability to focus Appropriate friendliness toward strangers. Inappropriate fight, flight, or avoidance. Appropriate defense posturing, controlled aggression or attack in response to a real threat, and quick recovery when threat is removed. Slow recovery when threat is removed.