and yes corgi a grip on a sheep should be different than a grip on a sleeve in duration, but the courage under threat, the commitment to bite, the bite itself and the reaction afterwards are all very important to judge. Most doing the sports themselves don't even know what they're looking at and they should. how can you say you've done these sports, but can't see the similarity in testing the grip in protection sports and herding? If you truly understand what's going on?
How long a dog bites for or what he does with the grip is all training and a dog with what it takes to be a good herder in the type that GSD's and other herders were bred for, also make a good protection dog.
How long a dog bites for or what he does with the grip is all training and a dog with what it takes to be a good herder in the type that GSD's and other herders were bred for, also make a good protection dog.
I have yet to see a dog grip stock.
Tyr did nip at the sheep, and I was quite impressed with his own ability to control his bite to not grip. And he wasn't trained to nip or grip sheep...it was his first time seeing stock.
Nyx was amazing when it came to running geese, and based on how she handled them, I wouldn't at all be surprised to see her do well in herding. But she's not even a candidate for protection training.
Ares was an amazing herder. But had zero interest in biting a sleeve.
You simply cannot watch a dog on a sleeve and assume he'll turn on when he sees stock. The only way to know what a dog will do with stock is to work them on stock.
OutlineACDs asked you:
Because you have done both?