Not all dogs love winter, but if you’re owned by a herding breed, you know that they don’t let cold days stop them from doing their jobs. But just because their thick double coats and hearty attitude keeps them romping…
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You carefully warmed up your enthusiastic herding dog, competed successfully, and now you can relax and cheer on your friends after putting your dog in his crate with a bucket of water and a fan. Well, not quite so fast….
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As someone who lives in an urban area, I often hear the question, “Can you have a herding breed and live in an apartment?” The short answer is, “It depends.” The real question isn’t if you can own…
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Any breed with prey drive has the chance of being addicted to chasing things, mainly because it satisfies that instinctual behaviour they were bred for, CHASE! Almost every single dog owner out there has tried (succeeded or failed) with teaching…
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Just like humans, herding dogs need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Coincidentally, how you maintain your livestock affects your herding dog’s health. A horse infected with parasites is likely to spread the bloodsuckers to your dog, or a healthy sheep…
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Athletic dogs are a lot like athletic people. They love the work they do, and they thrive in life because of their athleticism and fitness levels. However, much like people, they can be prone to, or experience, injuries. As a…
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After obedience training, there are many fun tasks that can be utilized to train your herding breed. Knowing your breed’s exercise needs will help you and your dog achieve not only lasting success, but also enhance the bond you share while…
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Australian Shepherds are incredibly agile and intelligent – sometimes too much for their own good. My first Aussie, who I now share my life with, came to me when she was around a year old. She was a terror. She…
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Signs of hip dysplasia can be subtle. However, hip dysplasia is an affliction, which can affect several herding breeds. That’s why, as pet parents, we need to be aware of changes in our dog’s behavior in order to help them…
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If I were to ask you to describe your herding dog, what words would come to mind? I think it’s safe to say few of us would use the term “couch potato” in our description, especially when they are young….
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