Casso

[Man Stopper]

Well as far as I can tell you have the right mind, and with the right purpose in it, I should say. You want a hard dog and you are definitely looking for what's needed.
I would also say these sessions are just about what he needs for the time being, no equipment needed, just building up the defense and fight.

Thought that i would start working/ building his confidence in his own territory, but than again i also am considering pushing him in defense mode, on unfamiliar grounds.. For example in dark factory area with open space, surprised by stranger.
Would you think that he is too young for this pressure and this can decrease his confidence or possibly make him tougher as he does not know any repetitive training..
I hope i am making sense in what i am trying to say..

[hardbite29]

Looks good mate reminds me of the dogs back in the day in Australia and hell yeah they where nasty dogs.
How is he around other dogs mate?

[Man Stopper]

Looks good mate reminds me of the dogs back in the day in Australia and hell yeah they where nasty dogs.
How is he around other dogs mate?

Thanks mate for the compliment on Casso, and yeah he does have that Stobar Hardt look about him, as he has Norse 3 times on his Sire side fairly close, and also Don v Trafalga several times on his maternal side. As you know this all traces back to Ex vom Riedstern a half dozen times atleast; if not more...!
Even though this might be 7 or 8 generations back,it still gives him that Mediceer von der Pelzmuhle look; in my eyes anyway.
He has stood up to a 3 year old Husky male, without barking and also to another 4 y.o Rottie with no barking and high cocky tail set,with minimal raising of hackles.. Dont let him off lead with other dogs, you just never know if play becomes fight.. So he doesnt become defensive or intimidated by dogs, but hates cats with a passion...! Lets cross our fingers that this same 'passion' to 'hate', will be towards a threat made by suspicious stranger...! 

[Man Stopper]

 New footage on You Tube of Casso,working out his defensive response to a stranger. Helper was only holding the Nikon camera, and did not agitate or provoke Casso.. I personally am pleased with this first time situation, being tied up, on own in yard..

[guest]

New footage on You Tube of Casso

You could put the video on the forum, just copy the link and paste it right here. 

[zimbris]

..presuming you are referring to this one...

[zimbris]

now to comment a little bit - he looks to be quite civil and considering his age, I take it he will be one tough adult dog

[RogerW]

I don't think he liked the visitor! 

[Man Stopper]

Thanks again Dani for posting the clip, much appreciated.
Wanted to test his reaction, on being on his own tied up in corner..(i was watching from inside the house)
Dani could i just ask in your opinion what are the key signs, where Casso shows civil behaviour ???  Really appreciate on other experienced guys such as Santos, Dux and Tessa's opinions are. How can i build his defensive behaviour to be more with confidence rather than fear..
IMO his reaction was not so quick, which indicates some thinking going on; rather than going into a frenzy only out of fear, when seeing a stranger all of a sudden coming around the corner..
Am still learning and would appreciate Forum members views..
Cheers..

[Man Stopper]

I don't think he liked the visitor! 

I hope it's not only out of 'fear' that he dislikes strange visitors in the near future..

[zimbris]

Dani could i just ask in your opinion what are the key signs, where Casso shows civil behaviour ??

teeth out "on sight", pretty "insane" reaction when seeing the stranger, I think that would be my answer. Then again, you could test that in him by having him by his own loose in a yard that is new to him, with a stranger approaching, separated by a fence.  See how much confidence he shows. But remember he is still young!

IMO his reaction was not so quick, which indicates some thinking going on; rather than going into a frenzy only out of fear, when seeing a stranger all of a sudden coming around the corner..

I think it wouldn't be fair to the dog to expect too much too soon from him.. he is still young, if he "thinks" before he acts / reacts.. I see no problem in that...




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[RogerW]

I like a thinking dog that if he errs it is on the side of caution.   Your dog looked fine for the few seconds I saw.
If he's younger than two, I would not push the civil agitation too much, at all.   You can have someone going side to side with brief frontal positioning and brief advancement and then running off when Casso reacts as he did.   
Don't worry so much about evaluation but worry about training him UP.  Nothing but winning.  Teach him that winning is all he will ever do, and when he is grown and mature (if his genetics are good) he won't accept anything else.  IMO

[kangdanlin]

i like his reaction...he is explosive! so far i think you made a good choice with him 

[zimbris]

i like his reaction...he is explosive! so far i think you made a good choice with him 

I second that 

[zimbris]

hey Reg, I really like this dog, in a way it also reminds me of Ben