Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, All Herding breeds, Tell Me About Yours

[21hens-incharge]

I was wondering about a bird dog and all my free range poultry. My Aussies never looked twice at them. My boxer and bulldog mix were both killers, but are now okay as long as I watch them and remind them. My Chihuahua rat terrier will eat any bird I pick up, but she mostly leaves them alone except the ducks she loves to chase. The geese managed to pull her pant hair through the fence last fall and boy was she spitting mad, air snapping like crazy at those geese who just laughed and honked at her.

So will sporting breeds bother my birds? I can't really run down a dog anymore because of all my replaced joints. Maybe I'm back to an Aussie.

I think with consistent training while very young and continued for a couple years MOST can learn that the chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese are not for playing.

Most but not all.

My boys were ADD and OCD about the birds. Point and point and point all day long for years through the fence at them.


Super beyond cute.....and a herding dog.....CORGY!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I was wondering about a bird dog and all my free range poultry. My Aussies never looked twice at them. My boxer and bulldog mix were both killers, but are now okay as long as I watch them and remind them. My Chihuahua rat terrier will eat any bird I pick up, but she mostly leaves them alone except the ducks she loves to chase. The geese managed to pull her pant hair through the fence last fall and boy was she spitting mad, air snapping like crazy at those geese who just laughed and honked at her.

So will sporting breeds bother my birds? I can't really run down a dog anymore because of all my replaced joints. Maybe I'm back to an Aussie.

Sorry, didn’t mean to discourage you.

You’re a great trainer and your dogs get plenty of exercise and attention so I think they will be fine with your birds!!! Just takes consistent training which you do anyway.

The good thing about the sporting breeds is they LOVE to please. They live for it. So if you’re upset with them or mad, they should figure it out pretty quick, especially if shown the right thing to do. They want to please.

The bully breeds... maybe not so much.

So that should make it easier because all they want to do is make you happy.

I think with consistent training while very young and continued for a couple years MOST can learn that the chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese are not for playing.

Most but not all.

My boys were ADD and OCD about the birds. Point and point and point all day long for years through the fence at them.


Super beyond cute.....and a herding dog.....CORGY!!

I agree. Definitely takes a lot of consistent training, especially when young, but I think they should be okay. Hopefully. Especially if they get a lot of exercise haha that will hopefully help.

And corgis are great.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I think with consistent training while very young and continued for a couple years MOST can learn that the chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese are not for playing.

Most but not all.

My boys were ADD and OCD about the birds. Point and point and point all day long for years through the fence at them.


Super beyond cute.....and a herding dog.....CORGY!!

I thought about a corgi. Their belly would drag in the mud.

Now you got me going back to an Aussie. My husband will go nuts before this process is done. One trait I really like about Aussies is they are considered Velcro dogs. I like that. They are always there with. I don't like dogs that wander off to find trouble.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Sorry, didn’t mean to discourage you.

You’re a great trainer and your dogs get plenty of exercise and attention so I think they will be fine with your birds!!! Just takes consistent training which you do anyway.

The good thing about the sporting breeds is they LOVE to please. They live for it. So if you’re upset with them or mad, they should figure it out pretty quick, especially if shown the right thing to do. They want to please.

The bully breeds... maybe not so much.

So that should make it easier because all they want to do is make you happy.




I agree. Definitely takes a lot of consistent training, especially when young, but I think they should be okay. Hopefully. Especially if they get a lot of exercise haha that will hopefully help.

And corgis are great.

Aussies live to please too. May be my fourth won't be a know it all? And everything is mine type?

I can't get over the personality of the Aussie. They are such funny dogs. I need daily laughter here.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Aussies live to please too. May be my fourth won't be a know it all? And everything is mine type?

I can't get over the personality of the Aussie. They are such funny dogs. I need daily laughter here.

That’s good to know!! I was thinking they were a bit more independent? Maybe I need an Aussie then and you need a spaniel.

The sporting breeds are funny dogs too! Such goofballs! Definitely make you laugh.

Maybe if you got a male Aussie they might be a bit better/more relaxed? Lol

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That’s good to know!! I was thinking they were a bit more independent? Maybe I need an Aussie then and you need a spaniel.

The sporting breeds are funny dogs too! Such goofballs! Definitely make you laugh.

Maybe if you got a male Aussie they might be a bit better/more relaxed? Lol

No males here except my husband. I never cared for the personality of a male dog nor the whole peeing on stuff, and the licking.

Ever since I was a kid I didn't mesh well with male dogs.

I keep getting sucked back into my Australian shepherds. My day is filled with discussions with them. I may just need to admit it's where I will end up no matter how much I try to pick another breed. All three of mine have been as individuals wonderful dogs, and companions. Each was and Sunny is a big happy goofy dog who lives to be with me and to make me smile. I may just have to put up with the hair and daily discussions about their manners to the other dogs. My heart wants what it wants.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I am happy you are set then I do understand

 

[lcwmt]

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-pick-the-right-dog?utm_source=pocket-newtab

This came across my feed today. The writer makes excellent points IMO.
As we are looking to add new dogs to our lives, there are more things to consider than the showcased qualities of any given breed.

 

[21hens-incharge]

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-pick-the-right-dog?utm_source=pocket-newtab

This came across my feed today. The writer makes excellent points IMO.
As we are looking to add new dogs to our lives, there are more things to consider than the showcased qualities of any given breed.

Very true. I have owned several dogs over the decades. Only 2 of those were purebred. One is just 17 weeks old now.

There certainly is more to picking a dog than picking a breed.

 

[pennyJo1960]

We rescued a corgi x sheltie he was adorable full grumble to warn the others in his face
but not a word to the birds he would go in lay down their walking around cockerel layed next to him .. he was all of 5 when we rescued him maybe 7 we lost him this last year