APEK IS NOT A PIECE
The Appenzeller is a dog that requires more time and attention than the average dog. However, nothing is impossible (especially for representatives of this breed). Hard work for 1-2 years on our pet, under the supervision of an experienced trainer, will make the Appenezller a fantastic companion dog. However, if we can boast of the ability to train difficult dogs, there is nothing stopping us from working with Apek on our own.
By deciding to buy Apk, we gain a companion in everyday life. The Appenzeller is a guard dog. This affiliation perfectly explains why the representatives of this breed are dominated by such features as: vigilance, reactivity in information (barking, announcing), territorialism, a strong need to control the environment and ensuring the safety of their herd. Appenzellers are very sociable dogs that like to be in their pack. They often strive to be the center of attention, imposing their own rhythm of action and demanding (sometimes immediately!) that their needs or wants be met. He eloquently signals what he wants and how he wants it. In the case of this breed, communication between dog and owner is very clear and eloquent. It should also be remembered that for all herding breeds, our gestures and emotions are much clearer than words. The Appenzeller is a dog that reads people perfectly, but it also perfectly reads its companions with whom it lives - regardless of the species (quite seriously, you can also have a lot of fun with a cat!). He learns quickly and is very eager to benefit from the experience he gains over time. Emotional composure and our inner peace, as well as the clarity of the message and the repeatability of our behavior are the basis from which we must start to come to terms with Appenzeller.
Unfortunately, the biggest mistake humans make when working with dogs is anthropomorphization. We must not forget that a dog is an animal, not a human, and that it will never think and behave like a human. This approach puts us in a losing position from the very beginning - despite a much more developed thought system and intellect than those that dogs have. Animal behavior and their thinking come down to a few primary instincts, and instincts trigger emotions. Emotions - both pleasant and unpleasant - accompany every moment of a dog's life.
An Appenzeller puppy works very instinctively, and its behavior is governed primarily by two drives - aggression and fear. Each instinctive behavior consists of a series of preparatory behaviors and a final link called fulfilling or consummatory action. Even though instinct is an inherited property of the body's functioning, it still works in humans
and many animals can develop to a considerable extent only when confronted with environmental circumstances.
The impact of environmental circumstances on the puppy and its future begins already during the bitch's pregnancy. Her psychophysical condition, living environment, relationship with people, nutrition, and sense of security shape her future offspring. The first person who decides about the behavior and predispositions of puppies is the breeder. As the Appenzeller is born as a highly instinctive dog - in addition to the standards of animal instincts, it also has drives typical of the breed. It's up to us how we shape it. The Appenzeller gives the impression of a dog that grows up and matures quickly. Even as a very young puppy, he is very physically fit and carefree - sometimes perceived by those around him as extremely brave, but is he really?
To start working with Appenzeller, he must establish a proper relationship with his new owner, a relationship based on unlimited trust. The sense of security gives you the opportunity to hide under your mother's skirt and only from this position closely observe the world. Our support eliminates the need to activate innate behaviors, thus paving the way for extreme instincts. Thanks to Appenzeller's innate intelligence, our puppy knows in a very short time whether he has to take matters into his own hands or whether the new master is his role model. Not every dog is a dominant dog, but sometimes circumstances force it to become the leader of the pack, which simply results from the lack of a leader. Not every dog willingly takes on this role, sometimes it does it out of compulsion. This entails a number of additional educational problems. Given the fact that Appenzeller
in the initial period of its life (up to about a year and a half), it is very plastic psychologically
and gentle, you should be very wary of any signs of coercion, force or negativity. Once a button is pressed too hard, it will always be pressed. For comparison, "Apek" is such a frisky, cheerful, carefree egg but without a shell! We - as their guides - must defend them, and
Appenzeller is a dog that needs more time and attention than an average dog. However, nothing is impossible (especially for representatives of this breed). Hard work for 1-2 years on our pet, under the supervision of an experienced trainer, will make the Appenezller a fantastic companion dog. However, if we can boast of the ability to train difficult dogs, there is nothing stopping us from working with Apek on our own.
By deciding to buy Apk, we gain a companion in everyday life. The Appenzeller is a guard dog. This affiliation perfectly explains why the representatives of this breed are dominated by such features as: vigilance, reactivity in information (barking, announcing), territorialism, a strong need to control the environment and ensuring the safety of their herd. Appenzellers are very sociable dogs that like to be in their pack. They often strive to be the center of attention, imposing their own rhythm of action and demanding (sometimes immediately!) that their needs or wants be met. He eloquently signals what he wants and how he wants it. In the case of this breed, communication between dog and owner is very clear and eloquent. It should also be remembered that for all herding breeds, our gestures and emotions are much clearer than words. The Appenzeller is a dog that reads people perfectly, but it also perfectly reads its companions with whom it lives - regardless of the species (quite seriously, you can also have a lot of fun with a cat!). He learns quickly and is very eager to benefit from the experience he gains over time. Emotional composure and our inner peace, as well as the clarity of the message and the repeatability of our behavior are the basis from which we must start to come to terms with Appenzeller.
Unfortunately, the biggest mistake humans make when working with dogs is anthropomorphization. We must not forget that a dog is an animal, not a human, and that it will never think and behave like a human. This approach puts us in a losing position from the very beginning - despite a much more developed thought system and intellect than those that dogs have. Animal behavior and their thinking come down to a few primary instincts, and instincts trigger emotions. Emotions - both pleasant and unpleasant - accompany every moment of a dog's life.
An Appenzeller puppy works very instinctively, and its behavior is governed primarily by two drives - aggression and fear. Each instinctive behavior consists of a series of preparatory behaviors and a final link called fulfilling or consummatory action. Even though instinct is an inherited property of the body's functioning, it still works in humans
and many animals can develop to a considerable extent only when confronted with environmental circumstances.
The impact of environmental circumstances on the puppy and its future begins already during the bitch's pregnancy. Her psychophysical condition, living environment, relationship with people, nutrition, and sense of security shape her future offspring. The first person who decides about the behavior and predispositions of puppies is the breeder. As the Appenzeller is born as a highly instinctive dog - in addition to the standards of animal instincts, it also has drives typical of the breed. It's up to us how we shape it. The Appenzeller gives the impression of a dog that grows up and matures quickly. Even as a very young puppy, he is very physically fit and carefree - sometimes perceived by those around him as extremely brave, but is he really?
To start working with Appenzeller, he must establish a proper relationship with his new owner, a relationship based on unlimited trust. The sense of security gives you the opportunity to hide under your mother's skirt and only from this position closely observe the world. Our support eliminates the need to activate innate behaviors, thus paving the way for extreme instincts. Thanks to Appenzeller's innate intelligence, our puppy knows in a very short time whether he has to take matters into his own hands or whether the new master is his role model. Not every dog is a dominant dog, but sometimes circumstances force it to become the leader of the pack, which simply results from the lack of a leader. Not every dog willingly takes on this role, sometimes it does it out of compulsion. This entails a number of additional educational problems. Given the fact that Appenzeller
in the initial period of its life (up to about a year and a half), it is very plastic psychologically
and gentle, you should be very wary of any signs of coercion, force or negativity. Once a button is pressed too hard, it will always be pressed. For comparison, "Apek" is such a frisky, cheerful, carefree egg but without a shell! We - as their guides - must defend them,
so that they can grow into healthy (not only physically!) and noble dogs.
A lot of people treat dogs as children (or at least that's what they declare). Assuming that they are our children or human children, do we raise them exactly like our dogs? We allow the dog to do everything, but not the child? Both our real children and dog children require boundaries. It is the boundaries that influence their sense of security in both cases. We shape the dog with our attitude and it will only depend on us what our "Apek" will be.
Everything I wrote about above will bear fruit at work. Additionally, this breed is truly infectious with its cheerfulness
and joy of life. Our egg without a shell has one more very cool feature - a rare one
in other breeds - as an adult dog with high sensitivity, it does not experience the handler's mistakes and does not take responsibility for anything that is not its own.
Appenzeller's temperament does not allow you to get bored with him. To enjoy the charms of this wonderful breed, you need to invest a lot of work, peace, perseverance and consistency. Appenzellers - contrary to appearances - grow into very strong and physically fit dogs. The color, size and smile on the face are an excellent camouflage of the breed, but also a perfect reason to fall madly in love with the breed.