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Re: Dogs

Quite so, Vanessa.

We have the same issue with our horses. I've lost count of ht etimes people have told me "Oh, but my dog's VERY good with horses". It doesn't matter HOW good the dog is with horses, I'm afraid, because my horse isn't good with dogs.

If the sheep or birds are going to take fright, then they're going to take fright - regardless of how well behaved the dog. And those sheep and birds are somebody's livelihood.

83Ce7n

Re: Dogs

One other problem that has not been mentioned.

Cattle.

I worked on a farm when I was younger. The boot was on the other foot one day when I went to check some beasts.

I had the farm dog with me, not for the first time, he was just walking beside me not on a lead.

The cows were at the far end of the field. All of a sudden it was like something out of the old cowboy movies.

They started stampeding towards me, being slightly concerned (i.e. cowardly) I told the dog to stay while I legged it over the nearest dyke.

Give the dog his due he stayed where I had told him. Surrounded by cattle until I gave him a whistle.

The cows were not intimidated by the dog apparently just curious according to the farmer who I worked for.

A herd of cows can take some stopping.