Disc Dogs!

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