This post is for ACD (Australian Cattle Dog) owners. If you have been following my blog for the cute puppy pictures you may want to skip this entry. If you are the owner of an ACD (or any dog) please read.
My owner came across an article called "Who's in Charge here?" I read it online. It really has us Australian Blue Heelers pegged. Here are some observations.
...... confident, smarter than average, and affectionate.
.......Some of them are natural born leaders and social climbers.
.......need and want leaders.
And lots of others.
If you are an owner of one of my brothers or sisters set aside some time and read this article on Alpha Dogs. The traits that make us great can also create some challenges to owning us. We are much happier and less stressed if we have a leader and don't have to be the leader. And we like knowing the "house rules" of our families. Our favorite game is "Follow the Leader" and we like it best when you are the leader.
Here is the address: http://www.cowdogz.com/tips/alpha.html
And if you own an ACD (or any type of dog) please contribute to our community in the comments some of the things that are best about your dog and also some of the challenges you have faced. Thanks!
A dog's eye view of the world. Written by Cooper. An Australian Blue Heeler.
Coop - They think we are following, but we are actually herding them. We have them in the palm of our paws!!
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They think they are trying to teach me to fetch, but actually I am trying to teach them to throw a ball for me. -- Coop
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