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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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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There are Five Basic Types of Herding Breed Dog Bites – Which Bite Does Your Dog Have? “How is his bite?” When dog fanciers ask a friend this, they aren’t referring to the temperament and aggression of the dog in…
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Herding Breeds are at Risk for Clinical Depression – Know the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options Depression doesn’t discriminate when it comes to your capable canine companions. When you think about depression affecting dogs, you typically wouldn’t think ‘herding…
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Are You Able to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Cancer in Your Dog? It’s every owner’s worst fear – your dog is getting on in years and slowing down. You’ve heard stories or perhaps had other pets that were…
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How Your Herding Breed Dog’s Eye Health is in Jeopardy Active herding breed dogs are prone to acquired eye problems and injuries due to their active lifestyles. In part one of this series, we covered normal vision and in part…
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Games and Activities to Keep Your Herding Breed Dog Mentally and Physically Healthy If you’re the proud dog-parent of a herding breed dog, you already know about all the wonderful benefits. Although there are certainly differences among the specific…
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Choosing Your First Herding Breed Dog Whether you have a farm or are looking for a furry companion, you’ve decided your family needs a herding breed dog. Now, you might be asking yourself, “Where do I start?” This question can…
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My puppy, Loki, was born from two working farm dogs. He has to constantly be on the move. He can run faster, swim longer, and wear us out before he breaks a sweat. What does that mean for us?
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