Entlebucher Puppies Blog

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Entlebucher puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

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• deal with more than one dog in the house
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These two, gorgeous little Entlebucher puppies made me smile and I had to post their picture here. Not only are they both very handsome, but they also come from champion bloodlines!

The Entlebucher is still one of the rarer dog breeds. Due to some unfortunate inbreeding that occurred in early 1900s, since the number of the breed decreased substantially, a few congenital defects came to be. These genetic defects include: hip Dysplasia and Hemolytic anemia. Other health issues to look out for include eye problems and orthopedic problems. Although it is hard to look out for some of the genetic ailments, there are some things that an owner can do to alleviate symptoms or postpone the problems. These include:

- Opt for an all nature diet, that is called a BARF diet. Its aim is to only give organic and natural foods to your dog. Larger dogs react particlularly well to this, since it has been know to have a good effect on the joint and bone development of dogs. Food for thought, isn’t it?

- Steet cleer of stairs in the first 2 years of your dogs’s life. This will help the bones and joints develop naturally, without having extra strain put on them. Hip and elbow Dysplasia comes about very much due to the improper development of joints and bones. By steering clear of stairs, pressure is not put on them, and this helps your Entlebucher, even if genetically they are prone to developing Dysplasia.

Cute video, starring Moira, the Entlebucher…

This is one sturdy little package of a dog! You want intelligence? You got it. You want personality? You got it. You want agility? You got it. You want loyalty? You got it. If you are the type of person, that loves to have a wagging tail by your side at all times, then this is the dog for you, since the Entlebucher is the happiest if he can be by your side every waking hour. Strangely enough, while being a very independent and self confident breed, the Entlebucher, seeks companionship and is very attached to the people that it loves. It must be made a part of the family. One of the greatest qualities – and something to truly respect about this breed- is the loyalty and true devotion it feels to master and family. If you intend to have this dog in the back yard, then this is not the dog for you. Unless, of course you and the family will be there as well.

Being ever-watchful and territorial, an Entlebucher is aloof with strangers. It thus excells at watch-dog duties. They will always let you know when there is an intruder! Although their confidence and social needs are undeniable, they need to be trained and socialized from an early age. Entlebuchers love children in general. An Entlebucher keenly senses and respects social hierarchy, and therefore the head of the household should be the main trainer. This is an active and playful breedthat makes an excellent play mate for children that it grows up with. It looks out for their safety under any circumstances.

The Entlebucher, which is also called the Entlebucher Sennenhund; the Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Entlebucher Cattle Dog is the smallest member of the Swiss Mountain Dog family that also includes the Appenzeller , the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Although these are all cousins and belong to this family of Swiss mountain dogs, the Entlebucher mountain dog stands alone due to its smaller size. The breeds of this group all share a unique tri-colour coat, a heavy build and a kind, calm temperament. These breeds are rare and not very well known. Like all of the Swiss mountain dogs, the origins of the Entlebucher are ancient, probably dating back to Roman times. Only from 1926 has the Entlebucher breed been openly recognized as a separate purebred from the Appenzeller, since they share a lot of common features.

The Entlebucher:

The Appenzeller:

The Bernese Mountain Dog:

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog:

One of the 4 Swiss mountain-dog breeds, the Entlebucher is a stunning dog! This blog is dedicated to the breed. All that makes it what it is. I hope to make a blog that will keep you coming back for more. Interesting and informative facts about this beautiful European dog breed will be posted regularly!