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cowdogs - what to look for?
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<blockquote data-quote="spinandslide" data-source="post: 747970" data-attributes="member: 5559"><p>I will stress though about actually seeing the parents WORK..not from working lines..but actually work stock.</p><p></p><p>being this pup is an aussie, have his parents been health tested at all? its not a guarantee, but it certainly can help eleviate big bills in the future..main thing Id be concerned about would be hip dysplasia.</p><p></p><p>IMO, a strong obidience base..regarding listening to the owner..is very important..Im not talking about looking to the owner for guidance..but following directions IMMEDIATLY in all situations..(down means down NOW for example). </p><p></p><p>Howdy pretty much gave you alot of good info...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>its interesting to see the ways different cowdogs work..my heeler didnt work the way my aussie/bc does..she works like an aussie..and watching a BC work..well, they are definantly different then the heeler and aussie.</p><p></p><p>dont worry about the older pup..I got my girl about 7 months old and she is glued to my hip..perhaps abit to much, as she wont listen to my husband..(oh yeah, it irks husband badly)..expose your pup to EVERYTHING..I like to take mine anywhere I can.</p><p></p><p>as far as training..I would look for a mentor..someone who has been training dogs for along time who can perhaps help you with your pup.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spinandslide, post: 747970, member: 5559"] I will stress though about actually seeing the parents WORK..not from working lines..but actually work stock. being this pup is an aussie, have his parents been health tested at all? its not a guarantee, but it certainly can help eleviate big bills in the future..main thing Id be concerned about would be hip dysplasia. IMO, a strong obidience base..regarding listening to the owner..is very important..Im not talking about looking to the owner for guidance..but following directions IMMEDIATLY in all situations..(down means down NOW for example). Howdy pretty much gave you alot of good info...:) its interesting to see the ways different cowdogs work..my heeler didnt work the way my aussie/bc does..she works like an aussie..and watching a BC work..well, they are definantly different then the heeler and aussie. dont worry about the older pup..I got my girl about 7 months old and she is glued to my hip..perhaps abit to much, as she wont listen to my husband..(oh yeah, it irks husband badly)..expose your pup to EVERYTHING..I like to take mine anywhere I can. as far as training..I would look for a mentor..someone who has been training dogs for along time who can perhaps help you with your pup. [/QUOTE]
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