sweaver6405
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- Sep 8, 2024
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Hello! I just found this community and I am very excited to be here! I have an Australian Stumpy Tailed Cattle dog who is about 5yrs old and he is from a working line of heelers. I got him from a farm that was downsizing and he was 9mo at the time I got him and since has learned about 20-25 commands for basic obedience and some trick dog training as well as agility and flyball. He lives a full life, however, knowing he is a working dog, I would still like to find an outlet for him to express his inner farm dog life. I have tried researching information on where to find a facility in a reasonable driving distance and no such luck, so, I turn to this community hoping for an answer. Does anyone know a place I can take a working stock dog to live his best life by taking a few classes somewhere? I was hoping I could bring him to a private farm and pay them by the hour, so, that I may work with him and possibly a couple of goats. I personally grew up on a farm out on Natchez Trace and am knowledgeable about goats, chickens, horses, guineas, turkeys, and just about everything in between. I have also done a lot of reading on herding dogs and their jobs in relation to this and I should also note that I am a certified dog trainer.....well my ACD was the reason for the certification as I had never had a dog before, but man, I have truly felt inspired by this pup to do right by him. I would love any insight or help, so, he can have his best day ever! Everybody, meet Rooster!
