23/03/2025
Handler engagement is key to owning a Boerboel. As you can see in this video I have no treats, no toy and nothing for him to work for other than my praise, Roman is extremely eager to please and wants to work and behave. This is partly due to genetics but a large chunk due to the way he has been raised, socialised and trained. I have always prioritised handler engagement and bond when working with Roman. Anyone who owns a male Boerboel knows that without a strong bond you will absolutely be in over your head, regardless of how large you are, an 80-90kg powerhouse of a dog will absolutely be able to pull you over if they aren’t correctly trained. That’s why as a smaller handler I am in absolute control at all times, despite weighing less than him! The fact he is so engaged with me means he can be off lead, heel, follow my exact commands and not be distracted by other dogs / people even as a guardian dog predisposed to dog reactivity. Now that you know WHY handler engagement is important, if you want to know how to improve handler engagement - pop us a message 🐶