History of the Caucasian Sheepdog
The name of the Caucasian sheep dog comes from the Caucasus, namely it originated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Already in those ancient times people saw these very fluffy, ferocious and powerful dogs, and gradually began to teach them to protect their herds, in those days in these areas sheep breeding was very common. These wild animals people have been used against wolves and to protect the sheep, another name for these dogs is the wolfhound. She has strong jaws, thick wool, large size, strong bones. Agility, swiftness combined with stamina allowed these Caucasian shepherds to win with the wolves.
Their masters were shepherds who led a solitary lifestyle, they were all day in the mountains. Therefore Caucasians did not accept strangers, and got used only to one owner. Shepherds were engaged in the education of the Caucasian sheepdog. This is a very loyal breed, she does not like to be separated from the owners, and even if you left the house for 20 minutes, very actively show their joy from the meeting with the owner. They save the energy saving mode, when they travel long distances with the herds, they are always ready for a heavy fight with the wolves. Caucasians lie in one place, and thus accumulate energy. They do not like to be in active movement, run, fuss. But if a stranger appears on the territory, then this cute creature, which previously lay peacefully, can swiftly attack the enemy with its powerful jaws, and will not let it into the protected object.
Education of Caucasian puppies
How to train a Caucasian sheepdog? He has a very vicious and complex character, and his upbringing differs from the training of dogs of other breeds. To grow a reliable, loving, loyal guard, this will require a lot of effort. Puppies of Caucasians are fluffy and extraordinarily cute little boys, they want to constantly iron and caress. Usually beginning dog breeders ask a question, whether it is possible for people who came to visit, to caress puppies. Can it then happen that this dog will get used to people and become a bad guard. No need to worry, becoming an adult dog, the Caucasian will always guard your home and you, and all will be treated with disbelief, except for the owners, and soon the malignancy of this breed will take its toll.
Months at 8, when the puppy will grow up, do not leave him alone with people who came to visit you. After all, this karapuzu will seem that the guest touched his foot with a foot, came close to his bowl, that he did something wrong, namely, he sat down on the couch of his master. And then the dog of the Caucasian breed, for the demonstration of its emerging forces with ease will rush to the guest. Maybe he will not have teeth at this moment, but he will damage the clothes to the guest.
When playing with a puppy, do not try to provoke anger in him. This is how men behave, who took a guardian's dog into the house, try to make him angry from early childhood. Such an incorrect approach to the upbringing of the Caucasian will damage his psyche. Because the guardian instinct will always come out, and at the right time nature will still take its own.
Caress and play with the puppy, but at the right time, show severity. From early childhood, the Caucasian sheep-dog breed will behave arbitrarily from childhood and can become masters in the house, but this can not be tolerated, and if the dog is banned, it is necessary to hold this position steadfast.
It is useless for Caucasians to train the training course. The perception of the life of a Caucasian differs from dogs of other breeds. The Caucasian sheep-dog should know such commands, as: "to me", "фу". You can teach his team "give a paw", "stand", "lie", "sit", but it is impossible to teach a Caucasian to work at a distance by gesture, this can be done by a German shepherd, but it is impossible for a Caucasian to teach it. He just thinks differently. This breed weighs and ponders every action, and work at a distance seems to him senseless.
Since early childhood, forbid eating a dog from outside hands and from the ground. For a security guard, this must be done. The team "Fas" is easily assimilated by this dog, but in real life, as practice shows, he does not need to give it, and at the slightest risk he will throw himself without any command.
Growing up, the Caucasian will try his strength on the hosts. Usually it starts at the bitches during their first heat. The males start snapping at eight months old. And most importantly, these any attempts must necessarily be stopped, and rudely and cruelly. And the Caucasian Shepherd must forever understand who is in charge in the house. In books on dog breeding they write that puppies should not be punished with beating. Maybe not, but this dog understands only strength. It is a real wildlife animal. As a rule, Caucasian sheep-dogs can limit themselves to one attempt and then never attempt to snap back at their masters. When you let the grown-up dog understand that she must obey you and all family members, then your dog will become a faithful, loving and faithful home guard.
In conclusion, I want to say a few words about the Caucasian shepherd dog, that you need to love and respect this beautiful dog. These are extremely intelligent dogs, affectionate and devoted. Caucasian sheep-dogs all perfectly understand, reliably protect dwellings and their favorite owners, easily adapt in any situation.