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Tags: dogs, pets, training, black russian terrier
 The Military of Russia needed a better dog breed to carry out some of their tasks. The problem was their weather – not all breeds out their could withstand the extreme cold, most would die if put in such harsh conditions. Not only that, but it needed to be strong, obedient, intelligent, and willing to work; attributes that should be possessed by all ideal breeds bred for doing physical tasks.
That my friend is what made the Black Russian Terrier come into existence – the large dog (weighing up to 140 pounds and standing 30 inches) had a thick wiry coat , which protected it against the snowy weather. They also had a athletic and strong build, which the boys at the military could put to good use through cart pulling.
Towing heavy loads was made easy with the strong dog breed. But that wasn't its “main” job, as a matter of fact the task isn't assigned to it very often. What it usually did was guarding – military installations were kept safe with some Black Russian Terriers placed strategically around the area.
Prison camps had problems with some prisoners trying to escape; the number of escape attempts was reduced with the pooch hanging around. They can play rough if needed, which may make them pretty hard to own as house pets. The Black Russian Terrier made for military and police people, not for the average family.
But nevertheless, it's possible to do so with proper dog training routines, and it does possess some very likable attributes. Protective and brave by nature, they will see to it that nothing or nobody would harm its family. The instinct kicks in usually around two years of age – that could be a problem if it were to take that job too seriously and/or without proper guidance.
They can easily grow suspicious of strangers and friends that it isn't familiar with. To deal with that and avoid “dog and human contact”, give it canine behavioral lessons as early as possible. You should also have it socialize with with other pets and humans, which would be good for its overall development.
The Black Russian Terrier has the sense of dominance engraved in its skull – so if you have any intentions of giving it canine obedience lessons, you may want to consider developing your own character into something tougher, something that your pet would look up to and respect. If it doesn't respect you, don't expect it to do anything you'd ask it to.
Another thing to keep in mind is that it does very much need the attention and love of its human owners. They may be tough and protective, but they need they still need care and affection coming from its masters to nurture its “soul”. Surprisingly, Black Russian Terriers get along with children – they are very fond of them and enjoy playing with them.
That doesn't mean that it can be left alone with small children though; it doesn't have any intentions of hurting anyone, but having a body that big can get it into accidents. The Black Russian Terrier can make a great pet if you use the right dog training methods.
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Alex De La Cruz is a successful Dog Trainer who has been advising and coaching dog owners for many years. Alex now decided to share his knowledge through this site, Doggyweb.info. You can sign up for his free weekly newsletter and learn how to keep your dog healthy and happy.
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