I have a cattle dog I got from a shelter in Yakima, I live in Seattle though. He never tries to herd unless he's trying to get my friends to go where he wants or if the cat is bugging him haha! He's super sweet and of course smart, I couldn't imagine having a better dog... there are so many people in Washington that have ACDs, I wish I knew more people, I'd like to see if he'd enjoy herding too! Maybe I'll look into it~
Right now I'm trying to get him to speak, but he never barks, hmm..
We had an old black lab who passed away just before christmas. But the last couple of years, she was deaf. We'd open the door and tell our cattle dog to "Go get Jessie!" She'd go out and find her and "round her up" and nip at her heels to prod her along. Had to tell her to back off if she was being to rough with the old girl...
I have a female and she always thinks she have to have everything that moves under control. This includes my two sons at age 8 and 11. If the boys take off running in the yard she is right behind them grabbing their ankles to get them to quit running around. We also have cats and she is all the time herding the cats. She will not even mess with the cats unless they take off running then she nips them in the heals. Best dog I have ever had.
LMAO That is so cute! I wish I had sheep or goats or something for my Blue Heeler to chase around from time to time. Occasionally I'll let him go after some some of the wild Guinea Hens that roam our property, and he's REALLY good at it. He only chases them if I tell him to, never actually tries to hurt them, and comes back as soon as I call him.
It's funny. I have two Blue Heelers, but they aren't farm dogs. When they rough house with each other they go for the hind ankles on each other. It's just natural for them.
Our Heeler nudges at the back of everyone's heels in our house, including our other pets. She's such an awesome dog..
punkymewmew 2 days ago
I love it :) I have a Cattle Dog cross named Tas, we spelled it with an 's' short for Tasmania. hehe. Your Taz is a natural, look at him go! SO CUTE
ashmo750 4 days ago
Lol, I call my puppy Taz because she's wild and crazy, although she wants to be "good" too, and would love herding. I think she's a red Kelpie.
keikoasmom 2 weeks ago
Such a great sport!
Msdogtraining101 3 weeks ago
poor sheep :(
Jaeijaa 4 weeks ago
@Jaeijaa
polarissawtooth 3 weeks ago
I have a cattle dog I got from a shelter in Yakima, I live in Seattle though. He never tries to herd unless he's trying to get my friends to go where he wants or if the cat is bugging him haha! He's super sweet and of course smart, I couldn't imagine having a better dog... there are so many people in Washington that have ACDs, I wish I knew more people, I'd like to see if he'd enjoy herding too! Maybe I'll look into it~
Right now I'm trying to get him to speak, but he never barks, hmm..
raattles 1 month ago
We had an old black lab who passed away just before christmas. But the last couple of years, she was deaf. We'd open the door and tell our cattle dog to "Go get Jessie!" She'd go out and find her and "round her up" and nip at her heels to prod her along. Had to tell her to back off if she was being to rough with the old girl...
randude1 1 month ago
I have a female and she always thinks she have to have everything that moves under control. This includes my two sons at age 8 and 11. If the boys take off running in the yard she is right behind them grabbing their ankles to get them to quit running around. We also have cats and she is all the time herding the cats. She will not even mess with the cats unless they take off running then she nips them in the heals. Best dog I have ever had.
gdcartjr 1 month ago
LMAO That is so cute! I wish I had sheep or goats or something for my Blue Heeler to chase around from time to time. Occasionally I'll let him go after some some of the wild Guinea Hens that roam our property, and he's REALLY good at it. He only chases them if I tell him to, never actually tries to hurt them, and comes back as soon as I call him.
sachicoon 1 month ago
It's funny. I have two Blue Heelers, but they aren't farm dogs. When they rough house with each other they go for the hind ankles on each other. It's just natural for them.
Damiuss 2 months ago
@Damiuss Sometimes when we are playing chase in our home, we'll see Taz trying to nip at our heals when he is chasing us. All instinct!
fraziersforever 1 month ago
just INSTINCT!!.. good...
eeliudchz 2 months ago
lol funny, but poor sheep... heeh
Vetiwitch 3 months ago
@Vetiwitch I agree! I would have put 3 sheeps more to make sure they would't be too afraid. One dog can hold 150 cows, so... imagine!
cristou2 1 month ago
We just took our dog here too and had an amazing time!!!
TinySaraDee 3 months ago
he is amazing and beautiful!!
darksidestar666 6 months ago
Taz is a natural!
aschnied 6 months ago