Sentences with phrase «dog over the flock»

They then take on the role of the Alpha dog over the flock, just as they would over a pack of dogs, and they protect the herd as if they were part of their canine family.

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People flock to Territorio de Zaguates («Land of the Strays») in Costa Rica for one simple reason: to see over 900 dogs in the wild.

Acoustic indication such as whistles are used to command herding dogs mainly because these can be heard over a distance that's generally involved when gathering a large flock of sheep in a vast grazing land.

The breed was developed to be independent and forceful, responsible for guarding its master's flocks without human assistance over vast areas, therefore, socializing the dog as a puppy is necessary.

In the isolation of the Pyrenees Mountains over these millenniums, the breed developed the characteristics that make it unique to the group of flock guardian dogs in general and the primarily white members of that group.

While other types of working farm dogs are tasked with standing guard over livestock, herding dogs are given the responsibly of rounding up flocks and herds.

Over the centuries they were bred with local farm dogs and became outstanding shepherd / mountain dogs used for herding and guarding flocks and doing general farm work.

What your dog has to do is to try and herd a small flock of sheep around an obstacle course and then over bridges to try and get the flock of sheep successfully back into the pen.