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Originally posted by Judi W
What you are describing is pack drive (working with the pack or as part of a group). This is cooperative behavior that is necessary for the survival of the pack. Individuals that challenge the leader and are not equipped to win either accept their position as a follower or they risk being killed or driven out. This is also true of herd animals.
Dogs that accept their position and are willing to work for their leader are often described as bidable. I believe a good Rottweiler has a strong work ethic that must be exercised for a mentally and physically healthy relationship and a happy dog. |
Pack Drive! Things are becoming clearer! That also explains the nagging question I never asked about why Rottie's are also willing to pull carts, which doesn't seem to fall into either a prey or defense category.
So we have Pack Drive, Prey Drive and Defense Drive. Are there any others that would be considered primary?
Oh, and German, that dumber than a bunny dog (not a Rottie) I mentioned earlier was bred exactly as you said - for looks at the sacrifice of performance.
This is VERY educational! Thank you guys so much for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.........:D