Moscow Watch Dog Blog

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Moscow Watchdog. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Moscow Watchdog for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Moscow Watchdog hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Moscow Wathdog used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Moscow Watchdog will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Moscow Watchdog feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Moscow Watchdog as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

The narrow line between training and abuse

Many dog owners think that their Moscow Watch Dog is the smartest in the world. There’s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever seen. They expect them to learn everything right away, whereas dogs need time to learn things, the same way as we, humans do. Just in a different way Well, the point is, that training requires time and patience. It can be different for all dogs, but we do have to keep this in mind and take the time and energy to train our Moscow Watch Dog.

Another common mistake (also because of the lack of patience) is to give up. Many people think that they have already tried everything but the dog doesn’t want to learn. In this case, maybe the methods are not the best, or they need more time. There are no dogs who wouldn’t be able to learn at least a few commands. Giving up is never a solution.

So, if we have the time and the patience we can avoid the next, and maybe the biggest mistake: to turn training into abuse. Probably you expect me to tell you where this line is. I can’t. This is something the owner should know. Training is all about communication. If you know your Moscow Watch Dog, if you pay attention to him, you see how he feels. Unfortunately many dog owners don’t have this ability, because they only keep pets for entertainment, while a dog is much more than that.

Going back to training, a very important rule is that your goal should be that your Moscow Watch Dog obeys to commands because he is keen to do so. NOT BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID. Many-many owners forget about this, and feel the training successful, but actually they are making their dog unhappy. How can someone live happily in fear? No way. These owners are only keeping a dog to make themselves happy, and don’t feel the responsibility they should.

So the point is, that ‘positive training’ is possible. Actually, that’s the only way.

The first difficulties most Moscow Watch Dog owners face is potty training their puppy. As with general training, the main principles remain the same: a positive, rewarding approach and a lot of patience is required. There are, however a few tips and tricks that will make the whole process faster and easier for both puppy and owner. Find out what Sharda Baker has to say on the topic, who has developed her best practices by years of trial and error.

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This adorable little puppy will become a respectful watchdog, and will weigh about 50 kgs…  Let’s pay enough attention to this dog to be just as cute after he grew up as it is now! If you want to get one, click here.

Do you have or do you know anyone who owns a Moscow Watchdog? Then a Moscow Watchdog Street Sign can be a nice gift for them. This street sign is made of durable plastic and can be used outdoors or indoors. What is good about it is that it can be customized to whatever it is that you want to be in the sign.

A Moscow Watchdog is a strong and able-bodied and can both be a good companion or a watchdog.  This breed if properly reared has a fine temperament and is a suitable choice for pet enthusiasts who have the space to let it wander. Achieving a pack leader status is the main purpose for training a Moscow Watchdog, and seen they will be living with their owners, the owner and its family is considered the pack. You should make it clear to your pet though, that you are the leader and that him, as a pet, belongs to your pack. This will clearly state the rules and it will be very well understood by your intelligent Moscow Watchdog.

As a matter of fact, the Moscow Watchdog is a good protector. With their size and built they are not just intimidating by sight alone, they have the power to back up their punch! With a temperament that is gentle, they are also bred to be ferocious when needed and wary, alert and observant for any threats or anything out of the ordinary.

What is good about this breed is that they were developed to be more receptive in receiving instructions and carrying them out like good soldiers. These dogs can undergo protection training under experienced trainers who will be able to teach them to discern between a threat and rough play so chances of accidental bites will be removed or at the very least minimized. So if you are looking for a good protector who by appearance alone can chase away a potential threat, go and look up the Moscow Watchdog!

When seriously getting a pet, impulse buying shouldn’t be an option. For a beginner, awesome appearance and size of a dog may distract one’s judgment of what a purebred Moscow Watchdog should be. Prior to visiting a kennel, do some reading and approach people who actually own a purebred. Gather as much data as one can because the quality of the dog will determine either ease or frustration on the owner’s side. One way to know exactly a purebred is to study the breed standard. All quality dogs must mirror or reflect the written guidelines. A genuine Moscow Watchdog is protective and strong-willed.  They are large with sturdy frames with coats of red and white, medium coarse hair that have fringing on the ends. A Moscow Watchdog is usually 25 to 27 inches tall and weighs 100 to 150 pounds. A more thorough research can help one keep a watchful eye out for non-quality breeders just looking to make a buck. Read the rest of this entry »