Seventy Five Twenty Five: Keeping Your Dog on Track Herding breeds are unlike any other dog breed, for specific reasons. They’re bred: to be sensitive to work extremely close with the handler to be smart and use independent thinking …
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No Sheep, No Ducks, No Problem – There’s a New Game in Town: Treibball It’s a given that herding dogs are wonderful companions, and it’s no secret that they’re hard-wired to herd. Many herding dog owners don’t own or have…
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Herding breed dogs are a very distinct type of canine. Built to work alongside humans and sustain a full workday, these dogs need optimal nutrition. All dogs need the six basic nutrients: water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. However,…
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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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RECALLS – Coming When Called The majority of “complaints” I get from dog owners is regarding “come when called”, also known as recall. The dog won’t come period, or the dog only comes when he wants to or feels…
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10 Holiday Safety Tips for a Healthy, Happy Dog Humans envision the holidays as a cozy time spent with family and friends, but for dogs, this season can be filled with injuries and stress. Here are some tips to ensure…
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Miniature Australian Shepherds are capable of completing just as much hard work as full-size Australian Shepherds – they just come in smaller packages! This video, from Best Breed Ever, gives you all the facts on this awesome herding breed dog….
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Old Hemp: Grandfather of Border Collies Defined by its working style, the Border Collie is a sleek combination of rough-and-ready energy, keen focus and an amiable temperament. This breed is the quintessential herding dog. Man’s reliance on the dog traces…
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The Eyes Have It Vision is extremely important for herding dogs, whether it is used in their daily life or for dog sports. But for working dogs, it is especially important. When your herding dog is sent on an outrun…
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We’re all familiar with service dogs – they’ve been around for quite a while. But did you know that dogs are now being trained to aid families with autistic children? And herding dogs have just the right temperament and…
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