Unfortunately, nipping and biting are nearly impossible to completely train out of a herding dog.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I have found that the best way to deal with the behavior in Toffee’s case is to keep it under control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This involves training and getting him ways in which he can release the pressures of his instinct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, he seldom bites or nips, and if he makes the mistake of doing so; I reinforce my methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most reliable ways I have found to stop a herding dog from biting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Socialize The Herding Dog Frequently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Herding dogs usually portray aggressive tendencies towards strangers because it’s in their nature to be protective.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

From the time I got Toffee, I knew that herding dogs had a reputation for being aggressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, I chose to socialize him with strangers frequently as a puppy. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This meant that he became accustomed to being in uncomfortable situations with strangers from a young age without feeling agitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Consistent In Training.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people train their herding dogs but fail to do it consistently. This means that the training will take much longer, and the inconsistency creates gaps in the dog’s behavior.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the dog will be bound to relapsing into bad behavior from time to time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been very consistent with training Toffee, so he can stay for weeks without biting and nipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t have to hire a professional dog trainer to do this; take some time to research and do it yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This helps in building a stronger bond between you and the herding dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redirect the energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I have found ways to redirect my dog’s herding energy, which means that he can explore his instinct enough times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, he feels less inclined to act aggressively in inappropriate situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[amazon box=”B01KITR6ZE”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have gotten Toffee a [amazon link=”B01KITR6ZE” title=”herding ball” link_icon=”amazon” \/] to play with, among other herding toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s Okay To Get A Herding Dog For A Pet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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It’s no secret that herding dogs make exciting pets. So, what’s the appropriate answer to the question – are herding dogs<\/strong> aggressive<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might be it depends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you handle your herding dog correctly from the time you get them, you won’t have any aggression problems. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, it also works to ignore the dog’s biting and nipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs are intelligent and cunning animals. If they notice that their actions provide them with the attention they are looking for, they will keep doing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they see that their efforts are fruitless, they will likely give up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you have an exciting and loving time with your herding dog as I’m having with Toffee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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