In your opinion what breed makes the best cattle dog?
> Number one rule is not to work
> cattle with the dog until it's a
> year old. A pup started too young
> on cattle can very easily lose its
> confidence and never be a good
> working dog.
> The pup needs to bond with you
> first of all. Take it everywhere
> with you and spend as much time as
> possible with it.
> Work with the pup so that it WANTS
> to come to you. Praise it all you
> can, and set up situations
> whenever you can so the pup will
> do whatever it is you want done
> "right" so you can
> praise it. I cannot emphasize
> Praise rather than Punish enough.
> It's a very important concept.
> There are books out and I think
> the website I'm thinking of is
> ranchdog.com.
> Border collies are often started
> on ducks and sheep first, so
> that's something to look into.
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