Hello everybody!
After reading your messages I want to tell you my story!
Vizsla''s are wonderful dogs, I could not live without our five Vizsla's! When Sue say's No to them they jump to attention!
She takes all five dogs on the roads/fields when she goes riding the horses.
When they come to a junction, she say's heel and sit and they wait to cross the road.
She can put all six on Stay and leave them at the top of the field, she then can walk down to the house and go out of sight, they will only come when she calls them.
They are crazy with delight when she comes home from flying, but she ignores them totally, until they calm down and act sensibly.
They are not allowed to go down the stairs before her (she is their leader and mine!),It is so funny to watch them, if one tries to pass her, she stops on the stairs and just says" Back" the dog then walks backwards to get onto the stair behind her.( they look as though they are dancing) when the other Vizsla's, come here on holiday, they too learn this ritual and would not dream of trying to pass her, neither do I.
When a young Vizsla puppy goes to his new home, he looks sweet and adorable, and everyone is amused by his play.
However during his time in the litter and in the early weeks, the puppies, bite , chase and jump on top of each other during their play times.
However if he tries any of the same tricks on his mother or any of the older vizslas in his family, they will soon chastise him with a growl and if necessary the bitch will put his nose in her mouth and clamp on him. The puppy soon learns good manners and respect from the older dogs; These dogs are training the youngster, towards being a respectful adult and he soon learns that he is at the bottom of the "pecking line" and if he does not behave he will be punished and ostracized until he shows respect.
When the puppy arrives in his new home, he needs guidance from his new owners,he needs to learn where his boundaries lie and he must be at the bottom of the pecking order,or otherwise he will grow up thinking that he is the boss and his owners are mere puppies, to be played with and totally ignored when he chooses.
I am sure that you have seen how boisterously affectionate, over demanding and defiant your puppy can become.
He has boundless energy, and he is extremely intelligent.You must remember that this dog has been bred to work, therefore he needs both physical and mental stimulation.
If your dog respects you and sees you as his leader, he will be the most wonderful companion imaginable.He craves your love and he wants to be part of the family, he hates being locked up or being confined away from his master.
The Vizsla needs to respect the word NO, he is actually a very sensitive dog, so do not over control him, give him constant praise for all of his good deeds, but you must NEVER, tolerate biting, growling or any defiant aggression ( I can guarantee that if your Vizsla is doing any of these things, he does not see you as his master).
They are adorable!
I'm missing all "mi cosas bonitas" = " my beautiful little things"
Lucia Andrade
