| If you are looking to adopt or buy a | | | | in front of animals and staring them |
| disc dog, then you've come to the right | | | | down. Blue Heelers will nip at the heels |
| place. Many breeds of dogs for sale or | | | | of the animals that it's herding. If you |
| adoption make good disc dogs, but in | | | | plan to have a herding dog around |
| general you are probably going to be | | | | children, then it is very important to |
| looking for a mixed breed. Border | | | | train the dog not to chase children. |
| Collies, Blue Heelers and Australian | | | | Constant contact and exposure to |
| Shepards or mixes thereof, are | | | | children is recommended. They can be |
| historically the best breeds for disc | | | | very gentle and compassionate to |
| training. Keep in mind that some of the | | | | children and adults if they are used to |
| best in the world have also been German | | | | being around them. If they're not, then |
| Shepards and Labradors among others, so | | | | they are likely to try and herd them, |
| don't limit yourself to a certain breed | | | | nipping at their heels or staring them |
| or mix. Do your research and determine | | | | down not allowing them to pass. When you |
| what disc dog might be best for you as a | | | | adopt or buy a herding dog, be |
| pet as well as a competitor. | | | | responsible for it's training around |
| Most people think that when they are | | | | people. Make sure that you have the time |
| ready to select a good disc dog that | | | | and space to keep these active dogs |
| they should get a puppy and train it | | | | entertained. |
| from eight weeks old. This isn't | | | | Make sure that the dog you adopt or buy |
| necessarily true. You should visit with | | | | has the personality to be a good disc |
| the dogs for sale or adoption that you | | | | dog. Obedience training is important |
| are considering and see which ones are | | | | from the beginning. If you plan to train |
| the most interested in the disc. Some | | | | your dog to compete, then choose one |
| puppies may not be interested at all, | | | | with an even temperament so that being |
| but grow up to be. Some may loose their | | | | off leash around other dogs and humans |
| interest as they get older. Selecting an | | | | is safe. Make sure that the dog you are |
| older dog that is interested could be a | | | | choosing is healthy enough to go through |
| safer way to go if you're determined to | | | | the rigorous training that is required |
| train and have your dog compete. | | | | to get a dog ready for competition. Hips |
| Herding dogs instinctively want to herd | | | | should be in very good shape before |
| things towards their owners. This can | | | | attempting high jumps and landings, so |
| include discs and balls, making a chase, | | | | have your dog examined by a vet before |
| catch and return behavior fairly easy to | | | | beginning. If you choose a puppy, keep |
| teach. When considering a herding dog | | | | in mind that it could be about a year |
| for a pet, keep in mind that their | | | | before they are ready for disc dog |
| instincts are very strong. They have a | | | | competition training. Once you have |
| need to work and run. Herding is a | | | | adopted or bought your dog, remember |
| predatory behavior, modified by | | | | that the number one rule is to have fun |
| training. Border collies herd by getting | | | | together. |