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Re: Airedales as workers and companions

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Posted by Linda on April 18, 2002 at 13:50:07:

In Reply to: Airedales as workers and companions posted by Kim on April 07, 2002 at 20:31:04:

: I have never owned an Airedale, but am interestted in the breed as an agility competitor and best friend. However, I shy away after reading owners complain that they can never be let off leash, and after reading owners' comments such as, "they gave me grey hair, but they also made me love every day with them." I have a Giant Schnauzer yearling, and she gives me reasons to celebrate every day, but none for grey hairs. Can someone please chat with me about the realities of owning 'Dales? I've heard that they're stubborn as mules, then others say they are brilliant, and after working with one say, for SAR, feel like they are missing something when they next work with a Border Collie for SAR. Please inform me.

Hi Kim,

I was trying to post to you before but as you can tell, I did not do it correctly. I have an Airedale. Sassy is a very special dog. I have no problem having her off leash. And she is not the one who gives me gray hair. In my other post I shared that this dog has her CGC & TDI and we are working for her CD title. I am convinced that the method of training I used is the key. The kennel she came from was & still is great. Their training methods are proven and successful. I know that is because they start with manners. All other training is built off of that platform. I will admit it took me a moment to get the picture. I would not have any other breed. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.

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: : I have never owned an Airedale, but am interestted in the breed as an agility competitor and best friend. However, I shy away after reading owners complain that they can never be let off leash, and after reading owners' comments such as, "they gave me grey hair, but they also made me love every day with them." I have a Giant Schnauzer yearling, and she gives me reasons to celebrate every day, but none for grey hairs. Can someone please chat with me about the realities of owning 'Dales? I've heard that they're stubborn as mules, then others say they are brilliant, and after working with one say, for SAR, feel like they are missing something when they next work with a Border Collie for SAR. Please inform me. : Hi Kim, : I was trying to post to you before but as you can tell, I did not do it correctly. I have an Airedale. Sassy is a very special dog. I have no problem having her off leash. And she is not the one who gives me gray hair. In my other post I shared that this dog has her CGC & TDI and we are working for her CD title. I am convinced that the method of training I used is the key. The kennel she came from was & still is great. Their training methods are proven and successful. I know that is because they start with manners. All other training is built off of that platform. I will admit it took me a moment to get the picture. I would not have any other breed. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.

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