Alice White
#13 It is important to understand that this type of shepherd dog is not able to concentrate on one type of activity for a long time, therefore, training sessions will have to be “cut” into five-minute lessons.
The innate suspicion of the breed interferes with the focus on studies. Any extraneous rustle or smell for the Schipperke is a reason to interrupt training and rush to find the source of sounds and aromas.
#14 Do not be moved by the “gnome” dimensions of the animal and do not entrust its upbringing to children or adolescents.
With all the loyalty to children, the shepherd dog will never recognize their superiority and, therefore, will not obey them. A savvy "Flemish" needs an adult and extremely serious owner, who does not allow himself to be manipulated and is not led by the tricks and tricks of the four-legged ward. For owners, for whom the Schipperke is the first dog in life, it is better to delegate the upbringing and primary training of the pet to a professional dog handler. Remember, this type of shepherd dog practically does not retrain, so the gaps in upbringing once made cannot be corrected.
#15 The sonorous warning barking of the Schipperke is his pedigree feature.
However, the shepherd dog does not always express important information by voice. Sometimes the "Belgian" is happy to bark at a loose mouse behind a wall or a butterfly flying around the house. It is quite possible to make the dog less talkative without having to invent special techniques. Just stop calming and petting the puppy on the head when he barks at the invisible creature again. Better yet, demonstrate a complete lack of interest in audio signals. Thus, you will make it clear to the pet that the phenomenon that attracted his attention is not interesting to anyone and does not pose a tangible threat.
