TrainingIf you want a hovawart, you should be ready for training. Hovawart is a big and powerful dog, basic training is a must.
From the very beginning hovawart has been next to his owner, the breed is created for work together with human. The main thing in hovawart and owner relationship is good contact. In training we practise only positive training, based on dogs instincts and this is what we suggest to others. Using a lot of force in training will only ruin your relationship with a dog and the training will not have good results. Correct training is road to way to success. Hovawart is smart dog and a fast-learner. Correct training combined with stable psyche characteristic to the breed will make your dog your best buddy not only for walks in woods but as well for exploring city. SportWhen we decided to have a dog, I did not know I will get into dog sport so deep. Hovawart is suitable for almost every dog sport, you just have to choose something that fits you the best. We train IPO, Obedience and frisbee, but there are still so many other options!
Sport is an obvious continuation after basic training. I have never wanted to train dog for a paper. We work together to have fun! But it is always nice to get a good place at competition. I always try to use all opportunities to attend theoretical and training seminars with local and foreign (Russia, Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania) trainers and specialists. I do not regret any day spent in traning and seminars. |