Trainers recognize that golden retrievers , Labradors, Standard Poodles, Border Collies, australian shepherds , Boxers, Airedales, Collies, Dobermans , and other appropriately-sized breeds work quite well as guide dogs . What is the cost of a guide dog for the blind to the recipient? One guide dog takes about two years to train and costs … Read more
The answer is simple; their handler does. Though if you have ever accidentally trodden through dog poop on the footpath, you have probably wondered how even people with perfect vision sometimes struggle to clean up after their dog. So, how does a blind person pick up their guide dogs poo ? It all comes down … Read more
The breeder will probably require you to have her spayed if she hasn’t been already. In my experience, ex-show dogs can make excellent, loving family pets once they adjust to their new lifestyle , so I don’t think you should worry about that. What do breeders do with retired dogs? Retired female breeders typically come … Read more
Aussies are known to bare teeth when they smile , one of only a few breeds to do so. Although they are not obsessive barkers, they will bark to protect their property, and warn you of nearby activity. Why do australian shepherds grin ? Some Australian Shepherds tend to “grin”, not to be mistaken for … Read more