Canary Dog Blog

Let’s make things clear. The name of Canary Island is originated from the Latin term “Insula Canaria” which means Island of the Dogs.
When the Romans first visited this island, they found some people who truly worshipped dogs, so they named they island ‘canaari’ which means: the ones who worship dogs. The breed Canary was developed here, in the mid’ 1800’s, partly from the indigenous dog, and partly from the English Mastiff and English Bulldog. They were originally used for dog fights, so after it was banned, their number reduced significantly and the breed was near extinction in the 1960’s.
Recently they aren’t endangered by extinction, but are still considered as a rare breed.

The narrow line between training and abuse

Many dog owners think that their Canary Dog is the smartest in the world. There’s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever seen. They expect them to learn everything right away, whereas dogs need time to learn things, the same way as we, humans do. Just in a different way Well, the point is, that training requires time and patience. It can be different for all dogs, but we do have to keep this in mind and take the time and energy to train our Canary Dog.

Another common mistake (also because of the lack of patience) is to give up. Many people think that they have already tried everything but the dog doesn’t want to learn. In this case, maybe the methods are not the best, or they need more time. There are no dogs who wouldn’t be able to learn at least a few commands. Giving up is never a solution.

So, if we have the time and the patience we can avoid the next, and maybe the biggest mistake: to turn training into abuse. Probably you expect me to tell you where this line is. I can’t. This is something the owner should know. Training is all about communication. If you know your Canary Dog, if you pay attention to him, you see how he feels. Unfortunately many dog owners don’t have this ability, because they only keep pets for entertainment, while a dog is much more than that.

Going back to training, a very important rule is that your goal should be that your Canary Dog obeys to commands because he is keen to do so. NOT BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID. Many-many owners forget about this, and feel the training successful, but actually they are making their dog unhappy. How can someone live happily in fear? No way. These owners are only keeping a dog to make themselves happy, and don’t feel the responsibility they should.

So the point is, that ‘positive training’ is possible. Actually, that’s the only way.

The first difficulties most Canary Dog owners face is potty training their puppy. As with general training, the main principles remain the same: a positive, rewarding approach and a lot of patience is required. There are, however a few tips and tricks that will make the whole process faster and easier for both puppy and owner. Find out what Sharda Baker has to say on the topic, who has developed her best practices by years of trial and error.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Presa Canario. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Canary Dog for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Canary Dog hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Canary dog used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Presa Canario will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Canary dog feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Presa Canario as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

If you have a Canary Dog, you know what an adorable breed it is. If you don’t, you can find out from this video! You will see a beautiful pup playing in the garden and in the water. This also shows that the Canary Dog is a calm, attentive, confident, and playful dog. They are also very protective and smart. Canaries make excellent watchdogs. Their powerful and dominant appearance can easily deter intruders. As these dogs can be dangerous without the right handler, they are not suitable for first time dog owners. But if you are an experienced dog owner, and thinking about buying a Canary Dog, click here.

I never thought that there can be a breed of dog that has a Spanish name, surprisingly, there is! A Perro de Presa Canario which is a Molosser-type of breed is originally for working livestock. Perro de Presa Canario or simply Presa Canario or Pesa, are dominant type of dogs and have a strong characteristic that may require extensive and early socialization and obedience training. Although the Presa Canario can be very aggressive towards other dogs, when given the proper training, can be a very lovable pet. They can even get along with different animals such as dogs, horses, cats, and can even allowed to go near kids. When they are properly thought on how to socialize with people and animals, Perro de Presa Canario can be extremely loyal and affectionate to its owner and the family. They may crave for attention but are extremely tolerant because of their natural loving temperament. This breed should best be handled by an

experienced dog owner, but since they are smart, even if it is your first time, you can still try to train one as a pet, and with the help of Perro De Presa Canario: Special Rare-Breed Edition: A Comprehensive Owner’s Guide, then it will not be very hard for you.