The Smooth Coat Collie is a Collie with Sass Collies are the epitome of the All-American family dog. Their unique blend of pleasant temperament, high intelligence, awe-inspiring loyalty, and striking coloring make them a great all-around dog. The Smooth Coat Collie, though…
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Freestyle Will Get You Dancing with Your Dog Canine Musical Freestyle is a sport enjoyed by all dogs of all sizes, but we seem to see more herding breed dogs than other types. The dogs choose the music (really!), and…
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Corgi Popularity Might Be at Risk According to some reports, Corgi popularity show a decline, but in my daily life, Corgi’s are still a top herding breed. I love having a Pembroke Welsh Corgi! Not only are they an amazing…
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Got Bad Weather? Try Indoor Games for Herding Breed Dogs Bad weather doesn’t always keep us from doing our jobs, but a rainy day is a total washout for our urban herding dogs. Skipping daily activities that flex their…
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Sit-up is the Perfect Beginner’s Trick Teaching tricks to your dog is a wonderful bonding and learning experience. There are many fun things to learn and try in trick training – the sky is the limit! Sit-up is a great party…
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The Toxin Concerns Unique to Herding Breeds that You Need to Know About Exposure to various poisons and toxins is of concern to all dog fanciers. The top threats include both human and pet medications – usually accidental poisonings due…
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A Family Dog or A Guard Dog? – or Both! German Shepherd Dogs are the chameleons of the dog world. We see them on the news sniffing out contraband, as GSDs are a favorite breed of police K9 units, and…
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A common question from many proud owners with a new herding breed dog litter is, “what is the correct age to start training?” Starting either too early or too late can negatively impact the dog’s ability to reach its…
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Gaining Your Dog’s Attention: Working with the Distracted Dog Distractions are all over the world; everywhere you go, there is something awesome for your dog to see, smell and interact with. So how do you gain your dog’s attention? There are…
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All Herding Breed Dogs Have A Herding Instinct … Or So I Thought! How It Began When my Pembroke Welsh Corgi was 18 months old, I brought her to an event sponsored by a local herding dog association…
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