Conscious K9

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Are you satisfying your dog’s instincts? 💪 On top of species enrichment, breed specific enrichment is often a core part of overall behavioural wellbeing for herding dogs.According to Temple Grandin, behaviours are driven by emotion. It’s not always as simple as “giving them a job”, it’s about creating activities that replicate the emotional and functional outcome their genes expect. For herding breeds, it’s a desire to control movement (observe → influence → resolve). Herding breeds do this by expressing predatory motor patterns such as stalking, chasing, and nipping/biting to achieve control - but there is variation in the biological pathways in which they choose to accomplish control. Different herding breeds have been selectively bred to emphasise specific parts of the hunting sequence more than others. For example, ACDs, which were developed to manage tough, stubborn cattle, tend to show strong grab-bite behaviours. In contrast, breeds like Kelpies and Collies have a more exaggerated stalk and eye, with a reduced tendency toward the biting or killing phases.A lack of appropriate outlets (like structured training, play, or herding activities) won’t always cause problems on its own. But it can decrease capacity to control impulses, tolerate frustration, or engage in learning in other areas of their life. Knowing your dog’s breed and individual traits (and therefore their natural working style and behaviours) will help you pick or adapt games and activities that suit them best. So how do you figure out exactly what fulfils your individual dog or herder? You observe what lights them up, and creates engagement, satisfaction, and emotional resolution - not just a panting tongue!It’s not about doing everything perfectly - and you don’t need to live on a farm to do it. It’s about understanding your individual dog - their species, their breed, and them as an individual - and designing a life that speaks to them 🐾 What breed specific games or activities does your dog find fulfilling? 💬 #breedspecificfulfilment #dogoutlet #canineenrichment #herdingdogs #workingdogs

09/04/2025

Are you satisfying your dog’s instincts? 💪 On top of species enrichment, breed specific enrichment is often a core part of overall behavioural wellbeing for herding dogs.According to Temple Grandin, behaviours are driven by emotion. It’s not always as simple as “giving them a job”, it’s about creating activities that replicate the emotional and functional outcome their genes expect. For herding breeds, it’s a desire to control movement (observe → influence → resolve). Herding breeds do this by expressing predatory motor patterns such as stalking, chasing, and nipping/biting to achieve control - but there is variation in the biological pathways in which they choose to accomplish control. Different herding breeds have been selectively bred to emphasise specific parts of the hunting sequence more than others. For example, ACDs, which were developed to manage tough, stubborn cattle, tend to show strong grab-bite behaviours. In contrast, breeds like Kelpies and Collies have a more exaggerated stalk and eye, with a reduced tendency toward the biting or killing phases.A lack of appropriate outlets (like structured training, play, or herding activities) won’t always cause problems on its own. But it can decrease capacity to control impulses, tolerate frustration, or engage in learning in other areas of their life. Knowing your dog’s breed and individual traits (and therefore their natural working style and behaviours) will help you pick or adapt games and activities that suit them best. So how do you figure out exactly what fulfils your individual dog or herder? You observe what lights them up, and creates engagement, satisfaction, and emotional resolution - not just a panting tongue!It’s not about doing everything perfectly - and you don’t need to live on a farm to do it. It’s about understanding your individual dog - their species, their breed, and them as an individual - and designing a life that speaks to them 🐾 What breed specific games or activities does your dog find fulfilling? 💬 #breedspecificfulfilment #dogoutlet #canineenrichment #herdingdogs #workingdogs

DEINFLUENCING my breeds: Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Standard Poodle, and Xoloitzcuintli #maslowthetrickcorgi #corgi #poodle #xoloitzcuintli

08/23/2025

DEINFLUENCING my breeds: Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Standard Poodle, and Xoloitzcuintli #maslowthetrickcorgi #corgi #poodle #xoloitzcuintli

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