Vizsla
Affectionate, athletic and always close, the Vizsla was developed in Hungary to point and retrieve game. It is often called a "velcro dog" for the way it follows its people.
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- Bred for
- Pointing and retrieving game, developed in Hungary
- Typical energy
- Very high
- Size
- Medium
Where to start
Usually motivated by closeness, play and food. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Give strong daily exercise and mental work, then train when your dog is a little tired and focused.
Next
Use positive, gentle teaching: Vizslas are sensitive and need kindness.
Daily habit
Practice short, rewarded alone-time sessions, such as settling on a mat while you are in another room.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
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