tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post1545384383024923458..comments2024-02-05T13:39:43.501+01:00Comments on Kenzo the Hovawart: The small fearful dog therapistTeam Kenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-65058981865370983172011-01-03T20:57:28.412+01:002011-01-03T20:57:28.412+01:00Dogs are amazing in how they react in different si...Dogs are amazing in how they react in different situations. Kenzo is such a sweet dog you must be so proud. <br /><br />I loved the story with the Yorkie I'll have to try that sometime. Poor little dog was probably just bored and you gave him something to look forward too.Kelley (Critter Minute)http://www.critterminute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-23512235728892252482010-11-18T03:46:26.495+01:002010-11-18T03:46:26.495+01:00That is so awesome- I love dogs :)
Once I saw a l...That is so awesome- I love dogs :)<br /><br />Once I saw a little boy fall off his bike at an off leash dog park (there is a path that runs through the park). It wasn't a dangerous spill, I could see that the little boy just scared himself. <br /><br />Kayloo got there before anyone else did- she stood about 1/2 foot away, ears back, sniffing. I was so impressed that she didn't race in to lick him in the face or anything. It was like she knew he was scared and just wanted to stand with him. <br /><br />So fascinating :)Shauna (Fido and Wino)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06214298484954303975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-4340980315550809222010-11-10T00:07:15.617+01:002010-11-10T00:07:15.617+01:00dear kenzo's human,
it's pretty special ...dear kenzo's human, <br /><br />it's pretty special what you did with the yorkie. i think most of us wouldn't have been so patient and understanding :P <br /><br />there are 3 little dogs a few roads away from us that have barked at our dogs for more than 8 years now and show no sign of stopping. they bark frantically at all dogs that pass by! unfortunately they're in the house so we can't try your little treat trick!<br /><br />kenzo's behaviour with small fearful dogs is also wonderful to read. it could be him, and it could be your good work. either way, it's wonderful. if only georgia........ :)georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-58599494364774909012010-11-09T22:18:38.743+01:002010-11-09T22:18:38.743+01:00@Kristine
Thanks, he makes me very proud indeed :)...@Kristine<br />Thanks, he makes me very proud indeed :) I also think he learned something from it at least, maybe not an explanation for his behavior, but at least enforcing what probably already was there.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-20547624474994720432010-11-09T15:11:27.312+01:002010-11-09T15:11:27.312+01:00This is fascinating. I definitely think your fun w...This is fascinating. I definitely think your fun with the yorkie had some effect on him. Since he received a reward every time you walked by the "scary" little dog, it taught him to relax. In fact, he probably even looked forward to that part of your walk.<br /><br />The more we learn about dogs, the more we realise what they are capable of. Is Kenzo capable of empathy? I don't know. I don't know it it's possible for us to know. But his behaviour is very special. You must be very proud.<br /><br />I agree with Deborah. Dogs can often teach us more than we ever teach them.Kristinehttp://rescuedinsanity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-85528488110007526512010-11-09T09:12:15.241+01:002010-11-09T09:12:15.241+01:00@Deborah
Thanks for your kind words. Dogs teaching...@Deborah<br />Thanks for your kind words. Dogs teaching humans, I like that :)Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-2256348484444211972010-11-08T18:50:25.243+01:002010-11-08T18:50:25.243+01:00I love this! Dogs are awesome beings, and Kenzo...I love this! Dogs are awesome beings, and Kenzo's behavior certainly sets an example we humans can learn from. Thank you for this lovely post.Deborah Fickhttp://www.boulderdog.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-90296677124983104642010-11-07T22:01:19.162+01:002010-11-07T22:01:19.162+01:00@Melf
Thanks Mel, I think you are right. I only ad...@Melf<br />Thanks Mel, I think you are right. I only added a little (or at least not spoiled it) of what was already there.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-64688167347423616412010-11-07T21:45:05.385+01:002010-11-07T21:45:05.385+01:00I am continually amazed by dog behavior. I have no...I am continually amazed by dog behavior. I have no doubt that your early incident with the Yorkie helped, but I wonder if Kenzo just has the ability to sense a fearful dog, especially little ones, and just intuitively knows what to do. Either way, he is an amazing dog and I love that you shared this story!melfhttp://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-5465741018263799622010-11-07T21:41:31.137+01:002010-11-07T21:41:31.137+01:00@Jana
Thanks :) Good for Jasmine she is one specia...@Jana<br />Thanks :) Good for Jasmine she is one special Rottie !<br /><br />@Mary<br />Thanks for sharing that story in more detail. It must have been quite an experience with dogs that have gone through so much, yet still being able to act with good intentions to protect and comfort their buddy.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-55402476270641681162010-11-07T21:11:42.606+01:002010-11-07T21:11:42.606+01:00What a great story - dogs and their acts of kindne...What a great story - dogs and their acts of kindness take my breath away. Wonderful of Kenzo, such a good boy - and I wonder how he would do in a reactive dog workshop as Debbie Jacobs suggested. That would certainly be a wonderful thing for the reactive dogs, but also for the reputation of the Hovawart with a good publicist:)<br /><br />That experience with the puppy mill dogs just transferred and in clean cages awaiting medical care was a very intimate one...the proximity of me and my camera was an issue for one dog and a soundless call for help went out - I backed off when I sensed it, but at least three others came to form a cordon in front of the scared dog who was visibly shaken. It was a sight to see, even from where I was paying attention to cats in another bank of cages so to release tension of the group guarding the fearful dog, and the protected dog herself. So I fully understood your awe of Kenzo! These are noteworthy experiences to share, and I thank you!Mary Haighthttp://www.dancingdogblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-27483852423851076222010-11-07T21:11:25.804+01:002010-11-07T21:11:25.804+01:00Go Kenzo! We are seeing this with Jasmine too. She...Go Kenzo! We are seeing this with Jasmine too. She's been always amazing with that.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-82327776475240671932010-11-07T19:52:05.402+01:002010-11-07T19:52:05.402+01:00@fearfuldogs
I honestly thought about it. But I am...@fearfuldogs<br />I honestly thought about it. But I am no expert, glad you mentioned it as an option!<br /><br />@MissKodee<br />No feeling guilt on this blog :) We can only learn of each other, and I have no doubt about your good intentions.<br /><br />@Karen<br />Great example, dogs do that. Now I feel silly trying to find some scientific evidence for dogs being able of empathy, while it was laying just in front of me :) Thanks for your nice compliment for Kenzo, you made my day !<br /><br />@Edie<br />Nurture may have been more accidental then intend. OMG I think Kenzo taught me more then the other way around, but thank you for that great compliment. Kenzo's breeder is a fantastic person and is very passionate about breeding mentally healthy Hovawarts. As he knew it would be my first, he suggested Kenzo to me, being the most "mellow" pup left in the litter. He was definitely disposed towards kindness from birth.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-12922704201350225322010-11-07T18:58:01.793+01:002010-11-07T18:58:01.793+01:00Terrific story! It's hard to know how much is ...Terrific story! It's hard to know how much is nature, how much is nurture but clearly you've done your part to encourage a dog that was already disposed towards kindness. Good for you, good for Kenzo!Ediehttp://willmydoghateme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-85811949565242080302010-11-07T15:55:59.132+01:002010-11-07T15:55:59.132+01:00I think that dogs are quite capable of empathy. I ...I think that dogs are quite capable of empathy. I can't remember how many times my dogs have cuddled with me when I was sick. They just *know* and want to help us feel better.<br /><br />Kenzo is a big strong guy that has taken on the responsibility of helping the "little guy" What a wonderful dog :)Karen Frieseckehttp://www.doggiestylish.com/store/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-9910617525701356642010-11-07T15:25:24.144+01:002010-11-07T15:25:24.144+01:00I am fascinated with your story. I have always own...I am fascinated with your story. I have always owned labs. My lab Jessie was spooked by small dogs but she was friendly. So when I got Kodee I was apprehensive of large dogs assuming they wouldn't like her. Moral? I have successfully trained Kodee to bark and protect me from large dogs. *Sigh* I see my mistake now just to fix it... Dog interaction is interesting to analyzeBeyond the Dog Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337379384658445607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-56764869936474968882010-11-07T14:10:02.260+01:002010-11-07T14:10:02.260+01:00It interesting to watch the difference social skil...It interesting to watch the difference social skills and abilities of different dogs. Sounds like you should contact a local trainer and see if Kenzo can be put to work in a small, reactive dog workshop ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com