That was cute -- sorta. I'm glad everything turned out ok. However, one
of those steers (I'm presuming steers -- didn't get a good view of all
of them) moving just right could have seriously hurt the dog. And, in
almost every state (maybe every state -- I haven't checked all the laws)
a dog caught harassing livestock can be shot -- on sight -- by the
farmer. Hopefully, if the owner of the steers had seen the people he
would have given them the chance to call their dog out of the field.
However, He wouldn't have to. And, luckily the dog was called back by
his people before he went too far in chasing the steer.
That said, guess who is turning out to be pretty good at herding?
BOXERS! There is a "Herding U" here in the state where sheep and ducks
are kept and dogs are tested for herding ability and taught herding. One
of our local boxer club members was proud to announce one of her dogs
came in first at a "fun" herding show -- beating out even the Aussie
shepherds! Now, her dogs also are obedience and agility trained and
working performance dogs, so they are used to learning new things and
following commands. But, if you are looking for a fun thing to try with
your boxer -- look into herding.
LisaW and Meggie (who is quite content to be a House Couch potato,
thankyouverymuch!)
Mary Rue wrote:
>
> Copied from another list. I'd seen it before but don't recall it ever
> being sent to the group.
>
> Saw this posted on Facebook and had to share:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQNJJtPkc3E&feature=youtube_gdata_player
>
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