Herding dogs

Became The Dog- Do you ever wonder how the friendship between dog and man all began? Around 35,000 years ago on planet Earth, many things were different unlike today. Men and wolves would fight for food and survival . Earth was a harsh environment, do to the fact that it was very cold at that time period. In addition to these harsh environments a friendship grew between wolves and man. -The Understanding- Scientists have started to grow and understanding of how this friendship between dog and…

best friend the name “Canis Lupus Familiaris” will most likely not come to mind. Canis Lupus Familiaris is the trinomial or subspecies name for the Canid species, the domestic dog (Yong, 2016). It is hard to believe that dogs such as toy or terrier breeds have derived from the grey wolf. To start the evolution of our many dog breeds today, we go back 10,000-30,000 years ago when the grey wolf walked all over the globe. Tribes and colonies during this time era encountered packs of wolves in their…

In or Out: Dogs have followed mankind for thousands of years, dating back to early hunter- gatherers (Dogs that Changed the World, 2009). Dogs have become a vital part of many families, with households all over the globe owning at least one dog. As civilization progresses, the care of domesticated animals has changed with how humans live. One ways that life has changed for dogs is that most them now live indoors with their owners. Although it has become increasing common for dogs to live…

Predation * 5.5 Diet * 5.5.1 Foods toxic to dogs * 5.6 Reproduction * 5.7 Neutering * 5.8 Communication * 6 Intelligence and behavior * 6.1 Intelligence * 6.2 Behavior * 6.3 Dog growl * 7 Differences from wolves * 7.1 Physical characteristics * 7.2 Behavioral differences * 7.3 Trainability * 8 Mythology * 9 Gallery of dogs in art * 10 See also * 11 References …

Many dogs pick up on the idea of training very quickly, and will enjoy the time you spend with them even though they are learning. Unlike children, dogs enjoy learning new things and will sit for hours if you keep their attention. To begin training your dog to sit, you will need patience and a week of training time. You can use the following tricks on training your dog to sit, stay and heel: Sit on the floor with your dog for the sit training. Call the dog to you, and tell him or her to sit.…

Studies show that your dog can be more than a pet. A dog can be a best friend, a listener, and a healer. Dogs benefit many different groups of people. They play a major role in child development, heal the sick, and benefit the elderly. How do dogs benefit young children? There are many educational benefits to having a pet during childhood. Dogs most often help teach young kids the responsibilities of life. Children can often times relate to their pets feelings (“Caring for a Dog,” 2016). The…

Dog is man’s best friend; they are kind, they are loyal, and they never laugh when they see you practicing your new dance moves. Dog owners across this country, however, deem it fair to have their “best friends” undergo unnecessary, painful surgeries. Ear cropping and tail docking, the process of cutting off the ears and tails of dogs to look a certain way, is wrong and cruel to our pets. Tail docking, when done by a veterinarian, is a procedure in which a puppy, only a few days old at the time,…

is the reality for many dogs breeds around the world. There are certain dog breeds that haveus been completely outlawed from whole countries just because of an undeserved, bad reputation. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and Shepards, are only a few examples of breeds that have been banned in places like Poland, Great Britain, and many other countries. The banning of these dogs is called Breed Specific Legislation, or BSL. Although many countries have outlawed certain dog breeds, entire breeds…

Training a dog can be an exciting, yet challenging chore. But when you have a herd dog, it can be a little more challenging than you think. Even if you think you have all the tools and patience to train a herding dog, it can be a difficult thing to have to deal with. With whatever herding dog you get, it is bound to have that herding dog gene, but every dog is different and can be more stubborn than the other. So, if you are wondering how to train a herding dog, here are some basic tips to know…

sand moved down her smooth, warm fur. She forced herself to sleep thinking it was just too early, but she just couldn’t due to the sounds outside the barn. Her parents were herding the sheep with their loud and fierce barks. It was a very interesting and wonderful sight to see them working. Being a sheepdog is a tough job. The dogs must gather the sheep first, then lead them into their pen. Pearl had made many attempts to be a good sheepdog, but failed miserably as she was too young and playful.…