How to train a difficult cattle dog when family isn't consistent?

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My partner has a beagle (7 years) and a cattle dog (4 years), both male. The cattle dog is very difficult to walk (barks, lunges etc), he herds the beagle into other rooms when inside, fights him sometimes, barks outside and is very excitable. My partners parents refuse to reiterate training, such as when barking in the backyard, to be put in laundry or when he tries to fight the beagle. How can we try and curb this behaviour? (We have started walking cattle with a halti but little improvement). Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Male | neutered

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If the entire family can't be consistent in Zach's training it's going to be a tough battle getting him to follow rules. You need to first get your family on board with training as a whole before any big changes can be made. I would also talk to a trainer in your area who can be there in person, or enroll in a basic obedience class together so that you can start working on proper leash walking behaviors in addition to helping him calm down in a more structured environment. If the two dogs start to fight, separating them for a while before reintroducing is best, as well as making sure they aren't together without supervision. For the herding, that is a natural instinct in herding breeds and is something you probably won't be able to train out.

How to train a difficult cattle dog when family isn't consistent?

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