Each day, the department receives about 20 complaints about animals
chasing children and other animals, rummaging through garbage or just intruding on private property.
Not exact matches
Like many herding breeds, the Old English Sheepdog likes to
chase other animals and children,
and may even nip at their heels sometimes.
They love playing with adults
and children alike
and also do well with
other dogs
and animals (although they may see smaller ones as prey to
chase, so be wary).
Although they will get along well with
children and other canines, they may not be the best choice if you have
other pets in the home, as they do have a hunting instinct (thanks to those Beagle genes) that could inspire them to
chase smaller
animals.
It can be difficult to stop them from
chasing and killing small, fleeing
animals (cats,
other dogs, rabbits, small playing
children...).
Although the Lakeland will be cautious around people he doesn't know
and generally aggressive towards
other dogs,
and while you simply can't train this little guy not to
chase small furry
animals, Lakelands make gentle, loving companions for those they know
and love, especially
children.
For example, tell your
children not to pull the
animal's tail, ears, or
other body parts,
and insist that they never tease, hit, or
chase the pet.
The Ibezian Hound's gentle nature makes it good with
children and other dogs, but its instincts as a sighthound will cause it to
chase smaller
animals like cats.