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<blockquote data-quote="TnWI" data-source="post: 136560" data-attributes="member: 1920"><p>I agree that the Heeler can get quite aggressive, and even more so when challenged. They are great for loading, and unloading stock -- my female always would make sure she was in between me and the new cattle, and if one approached, she would let them know to keep their distance. They just seem to have some uncanny sense about them. </p><p></p><p>My 3 Borders try very hard to understand what I want out of them, but are, for me, too timid on the uptake. When I need them to show some gumption, they back down. And heaven forbid if one should get swatted at, or a cow challenge them --- they back down. Of course, these 2 are fairly young dogs (not even a year), and I am hoping in time they will be more confident. Their mother was kicked while pregnant with her first litter, lost the litter and her confidence all in one shot -- although seems to be getting her bearings back as time goes on and as long I am with her. She is a one person dog. </p><p></p><p>The sheperd on the other hand, doesn't back down, or give up -- he just can't understand the command to "stop". He will keep the herd rounded up, even if I am trying to seperate them! I have to literally tell him "out" and have him leave the pasture. But he also is only about 1 1/2 yrs old -- but he is showing some promise. Time will tell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TnWI, post: 136560, member: 1920"] I agree that the Heeler can get quite aggressive, and even more so when challenged. They are great for loading, and unloading stock -- my female always would make sure she was in between me and the new cattle, and if one approached, she would let them know to keep their distance. They just seem to have some uncanny sense about them. My 3 Borders try very hard to understand what I want out of them, but are, for me, too timid on the uptake. When I need them to show some gumption, they back down. And heaven forbid if one should get swatted at, or a cow challenge them --- they back down. Of course, these 2 are fairly young dogs (not even a year), and I am hoping in time they will be more confident. Their mother was kicked while pregnant with her first litter, lost the litter and her confidence all in one shot -- although seems to be getting her bearings back as time goes on and as long I am with her. She is a one person dog. The sheperd on the other hand, doesn't back down, or give up -- he just can't understand the command to "stop". He will keep the herd rounded up, even if I am trying to seperate them! I have to literally tell him "out" and have him leave the pasture. But he also is only about 1 1/2 yrs old -- but he is showing some promise. Time will tell. [/QUOTE]
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