[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by teenerted1

no you have that wrong. Aussie love to herd things that move. they need a job. herding is man's attempt to control the natural hunting instincts of a Wolfe, to man's ends. if they aren't taught the correct way to herd they will make it up on their own. you cant herd cats

since you haven't given the dog a job yet, he has found his own.

my Aussie protects his fence line. but if my neighbor that he has an awesome relationship with, him comes by he just sits at the gate waiting to get a pat on the head.

Merle has yet to catch any of the animals that have wandered into his yard. but he sure tries every day.

Aussies need lots of exercise. get some animals he can herd and he will be much happier. i have heard people start them off on ducks, and move up to typical farm animals from there. agility is another exercise that will benefit both you and your dogs.

Yup.

Bored dog.