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Fully agree, and would add - make sure you're willing to accept breed traits. Collies will "compulsively" herd things, it's what they're bred for, and it's wi
by NeedMoreTea 8y ago
Fully agree, and would add
- make sure you're willing to accept breed traits.
Collies will "compulsively" herd things, it's what they're bred for, and it's wired in very strongly. So when your collie starts herding the cats, it's not a problem with the dog.
As you noted gun dogs will often carry or hold things.
It's ridiculous to see these traits, or a long evolved habit such as circling before lying, as OCD that should be treated.
It's a companion animal, not part of the decoration.
- mikestew 8y agoSo when your collie starts herding the cats, it's not a problem with the dog. I must have missed the part in the article where folks complained about herding breeds herding things. Of the examples I read, all were much more destructive behaviors and if they are “breed traits”, they are undesirable ones.
- NeedMoreTea 8y agoYou must have also missed the part where I was responding to the parent commenter. I managed to read the entire article, which included very weak as well as some convincing examples, before commenting. Including the part at the end pointing out that it was produced by Wellcome, a drug research foundation.
- mothsonasloth 8y agoNo it's your fault if the dog starts herding. It means you haven't stimulated it enough. Stop deflecting blame, when it lies at your own feet
- mikestew 8y agoIn addition to TFA, do you even bother reading what you reply to? That has nothing to do with what I wrote. I’d watch your tone, too, Dog Whisperer. Anyone smacking dogs on the nose can save the self-righteous attitude.