the australian cattle dog is 3 wow excuse me. i got her from a neighbor that didnt have time for her and left her outside all the time in a cage in straw. i was just trying to take care of a poor animal that was ignored all the time. i walk her all the time she is just a very hyper dog
2006-10-30 13:05:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Fascinating, but what is your question?
2006-10-30 13:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jason, they are wonderful dogs. Awesome with children. I would definitely consider one. Yes they are a working class dog, but they are still puppies. They will learn to live in your environment just fine. It is learned behavior. You will WANT to walk them on a leash. They do need some exercise...ALL dogs do. The disposition of these dogs is such, I wouldn't worry about the biting factor only because of the breed. ALL dogs can and do bite. Not exclsive to Australian Cattle dogs. The Blue Heeler part of them, while their dispositions are equally awesome, they tend to be more of a "runner" than the Cattle dog is. They also have extordinarily keen senses. If you cannot give the time for walks, then another choice might be better. Other than that, I see no reason why one of these pups couldn't fit into your family. Remember.... a dog is only as good as it's training and the care and love from it's owners. It is a serious committment. Good luck with whichever dog you choose.
2016-05-22 13:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful person you are!
I don't really know anything about Aussie Cattle Dogs, other than they are different from Aussie Sheps.
The site below seems to offer a lot of info regarding the breed and their needs.
http://www.cattledog.com/
Just about any dog that has been cooped up without a way to vent off energy will eventually go a little bit nuts ... now factor into the equation that what you have is essentially a "working" dog that was born with the need to have plenty of exercise and stimulation and it's no wonder the dog is extremely hyper.
I noticed on that site that there was a link to Aussie Cattle dog rescue organizations ... if I were you, I'd contact them for tips on how best to rehab your dog. Surely you're not the first adopt-or to have encountered this problem. Not sure, but there might also be a blog link at that site that might prove helpful.
I'm sure that with your love and patience you'll end up with a very loving - and more manageable - companion once you get the right advice. Having re-habed a few mutts in my day, I know first-hand that everything I ever put into the efforts was eventually returned to me 100x in loyalty and unconditional love.
Best of Luck to you and your pooch!
2006-10-30 13:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by mutt_buffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this dog spent most of it's life outside, caged up then it's highly likely to have some behavioral issues which will require proper counseling to help her improve and adapt to new things. Dog's socialization window closes at 4 months of age and if the dog isn't well taken care for, trained or socialized then it will have some anxiety, fear and/or aggression not to mention unruly because of no formal training. It might be more then you bargained for.
I would suggest that you contact the Human Society of Silicon Valley for advice or surrender the dog to the shelter so that they can evaluate her and adopt her out to a compatible person.
If the animal was truly neglected then you should also think about setting a formal complaint with animal control.
Trainer referrals: check out www.hssv.org
www.sfspca.org
www.ccdpt.com
2006-10-30 13:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cattle dogs are high energy herding dogs...like most herding dogs she needs a job to be happy. Try getting her into agility or flyball, cattle dogs are awesome in both. With a job, she'll settle down a bit (though she'll always require tons of exercise, it's the breed). Thank you for rescuing her, ACDs are awesome!
2006-10-30 15:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Carson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know what your question is. Sounds like you care about her. That is great. If she is an Aussie, she needs more than walking. Maybe and big feild to run in ( alot of dogs need that). If not, then take her to an obedience class and from there you could do many things with her like agility, fly ball, herding...she needs to do some thing that is positive and active. I had a sheltie for many years and she ran my butt off. I had her in agility and she'd run the course without me! I would die if I couldn't provide that for her (or she'd have droven me nuts!).
2006-10-30 13:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by rainbowgift_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are working dogs...they need a job...even a passive one. They like to play ball, catch grounders and fly balls... they really love that so get tennis balls. You don't even have to worry about where you leave them...that dog will find it when she wants to play and will bring it too you. They really want to walk or jog every day as well. You are caring for the smartest dog of all...in case you didn't know that. I had one for 17 years.
2006-10-30 13:30:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you asking a question or what yes Austria Shepperd's are hyper dogs and very smart if they are worked with they have to know who is boss they are pack dogs they work best in pairs so you have to be the alfa the leader they can get mean and bite that was nice to get dog out of hell work with it, it will com down
2006-10-30 13:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by Douglas R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY ARE ACTIVE DOGS THAT NEED A JOB. FIND A FARM FOR HER, OR SEND HER TO A TRAINER. CAN YOU GET SOME GEESE FOR HER TO HERD?
2006-10-30 14:13:14 · answer #9 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋