Australian Cattle dogs are courageous, intelligent, and athletic. ACDs can be a bit time consuming to train and can become aggressive if you don’t know how to train dogs properly. So it’s important to get accurate information from dog training experts. Training an Australian Cattle dog requires a great deal of energy and commitment, but it is well worth the effort. For Australian Cattle dog training, bear in mind that the first Australian Cattle Dogs were a mix between a dingo and a common drover dog. They were rugged and able to out-work pretty much any other breed of dogs. For the first 30 years of their existence as a breed (1840-1870), Australian Cattle Dogs were never distributed beyond their breeder’s own family because they were cherished for their ability to drove cattle. If you have an ACD that you do not plan to work, be sure to incorporate plenty of physical and mental exercise into your Australian Cattle dog obedience training.
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It is in an Australian Cattle Dog’s nature to nip and bite. They are very mouthy dogs, and can tear toys, treats, and unfortunately shoes and other personal items apart in just a few moments. “Nipping” means they bite lightly, usually at heels. Puppies nip and mouth things while they are playing and generally do not intend to hurt anyone or anything. ACDs are also bred to specifically nip livestock in order to control them. But if they don’t have livestock to drove, they may start to nip or mouth other animal, (cats, other dogs, etc), and even people. Australian Cattle dogs who do not correct inappropriate nipping from their dogs are at fault when their dogs bite other people. Be very clear with your Australian Cattle Dog about your expectations when it comes to nipping. The key to training an Australian Cattle dog is often basic obedience training following by teaching them what they can and can’t bite. If you are not working your cattle dog, what they are allowed to bite may only be toys and treats, (such as bones). With an Australian Cattle dog, you can’t afford to be vague about what is OK and what is NOT OK to nip at and chew. Don’t leave your pup with any doubt about the rules of the house.
You may not be able to talk Cesar Millan into coming to your house to help you with your ACD training, but the Dog Training Zone guide is almost as authoritative. Finding the right dog training guide can be confusing with all of the different options available. Check out the Dog Training Zone Review to learn more about the specifics of this guide so that you can decide if it is what you are looking for.
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This post was written by Noel DCosta on June 22, 2010











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