This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsolicited opinion looming. These dogs who were bred to herd can, and must, be taught to obey. What do you think goes on at Sheepherding Trials? The dog has a job that he is genetically equipped to do, but he follows orders and also knows to stop and drop when signalled.
I have a Queensland-McNab cross. He has a strong herding instinct but I never allowed him to chase my horses. If the dog knows, Down, Stay, Come like he should, he won't be a problem. I don't think I have ever heard anyone say, My dog has a really strong instinct to pee on the floor so I shouldn't try to train him not to do what is natural for him. So why allow that thinking around horses? That's enough from me for now. Anyone know how to train a pistachio tree to produce a finished product? I work with Nuts. You'd think I 'd know what to do with a pistachio. Pamela Garofalo
