I have met probably 6 ACDs off leash in their home and I think every one tried to get me to go somewhere with a nip. It may have been because they all were in houses or apartments so they couldn't satisfy their urges through work or running around. I think most of those had kids in the house, so that may have played a part?
Mine is not a pure ACD to be fair. Half ACD, half Dal. He’s a great watch dog, and he does do a little herding, but he doesn’t do the ankle bites. He also grew up in shelters. I adopted him at 2 years old so he may have habits from that time.
Dusty absolutely needs to be given some belly rubs. clearly he's starved of them
At first I thought he ws on a very slim edge next to a huge drop and was very concerned.
This is a very good boy. I can tell. I have a knack for this kinda thing.
Ivy says hi!
Classic name for a cattle dog
I love ACDs. Such great dogs, except for the ankle bites to herd people.
If I had a farm or a big plot of land, I would have one without question.
Mine doesn’t do the ankle bites! But he’s always on watch and he barks a lot. -_-
That is a blessing.
I have met probably 6 ACDs off leash in their home and I think every one tried to get me to go somewhere with a nip. It may have been because they all were in houses or apartments so they couldn't satisfy their urges through work or running around. I think most of those had kids in the house, so that may have played a part?
Mine is not a pure ACD to be fair. Half ACD, half Dal. He’s a great watch dog, and he does do a little herding, but he doesn’t do the ankle bites. He also grew up in shelters. I adopted him at 2 years old so he may have habits from that time.
Ducky
The Dal probably mutes a lot of the ACD peculiarities.
I bet he is a pretty zoomie boy.
He is FAST. I speculate if I took the time to do agility training, he would dominate. But we’re content doing walks and cuddling on the couch for now.