16/04/2024
🐾 STOCK PROOFING 🐾
What is it?
Stock proofing is when your dog does not fixate on or chase livestock such as sheep or cows 🐑 🐄
Why is it important?
Dogs chasing livestock can result in serious injuries or even fatalities for both livestock or dogs. It is also a legal requirement for a dog to be under control while around livestock, for example a lead no longer than 2m in length would be suitable, while a longline would not.
It is also legal for farmers to shoot dogs found worrying livestock - is it worth the risk?
Mia is a border collie, and her herding instinct is strong, so we put in a lot of work when she was younger to ensure she stayed neutral around livestock.
If you want training advice on how to stock proof your dog contact us for force free training!