Sentences with phrase «herding instincts turn»

If they see an object streaking somewhere, herding instincts turn on and they won't listen to hardly anything for a while.

Not exact matches

Humans used this as the basis for turning this instinct to their advantage, and the results were domesticated dogs bred specifically to not only guard a herd of domesticated animals, but also learn to find the strays and bring them back.

Certain breeds do have specific instincts, of course — sheepdogs herd and spaniels hunt — but by redirecting those instincts in other ways, like through Treibball or agility training, we fulfill the need without it turning into aggression or obsession.