Just like humans, dogs are genetically ancient beings that live in a modern day world. Part of this ancient blueprint allows dogs to continue to function as social group animals. The social group part of a dog includes their functional character. For dogs to live and co-exist socially and for social living to be solid, enhanced and in harmony. Understanding the natural funcitonal characters of a pack of canids helps use create a group composition for our dogs that promotes harmony, balance, peace, reassurance and confidence.
Likewise, the functional character of a dog means some individuals are better suited to certain environments or certain working roles. FOr some it is easier to learn a new task or skill than others. Once you learn about canine functional characters and apply this subject to your dog or canine business, you will begin to observe a dog in whole new and diverse way.