Pure Stock Aussies

[...] leader. A “soft dog” did not inherit those qualities. The pack leader is in charge always, so it is very important that you take that role! You want to be the one [...]

[...] human help, the stock dog can be a wonderful investment. From the small farm with a few head of cattle and/or sheep to the [...]

[...] . But no absolute statements can be made! An Australian Shepherd puppy chosen to be a working stock dog requires much of the same care and development as any other puppy. All puppies should have [...]

[...] The Australian Shepherd is normally the kind of dog who develops a strong attachment to the person and family he [...]

[...] need a dog to work cattle although the same dog can work both. What do you want from an Australian Shepherd? If you were looking for a human partner and constant twelve year companion you would take [...]

[...] or handling will give you the dog to handle either scenario if you didn’t have a courageous confident dog in the first place. And no courageous confident dog will handle the situation [...]

[...] have a dog whose instinct draws him into situations he may not be ready to handle. The ranch pup can be put on a lead and learn a lot about cattle by simply sitting with his master and [...]

[...] into a moderate “stalking position” when approaching stock. If you watch the different breeds work livestock you will see there are definite moves and traits that are typical of one breed [...]

(A slightly different version of this was originally printed in the Ranch Dog Trainer in December 1994 with the title The Working Australian Shepherd [...]

[...] never cover up the dog but instead should let him use his instinct to be useful. A good dog possesses instincts that still have to be combined with experience. A dog who naturally will go in and [...]

[...] (A slightly different version of this was originally printed in the Ranch Dog Trainer in December 1994 with the title The Working Australian Shepherd “Reasonable Expectations“) [...]

[...] she is being really harsh as she will snap at one or take it right to the ground. The puppy screams bloody murder but never is really injured. We can learn from her as her punishment is swift and [...]