Understanding Breeds

Herding breeds like Border Collies, German Shepherds and Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent, sensitive dogs bred to react quickly to movement and environmental changes. In this guide, Canine Connections Teesside explains why herding breeds are more prone to reactive behaviour, common triggers to watch for, and how the right training, enrichment and support can help reactive dogs become calmer and more confident.

Does your French Bulldog struggle to calm down, bark on walks or become over-excited easily? Learn why Frenchies become over-aroused and how to help.