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Sheepdog training a lifeline for 'bored' working dogs living in the big smoke
ABCAn ever-growing urban Australian love affair with muster dogs has generated a new line of work for one of the country's top sheepdog trainers — helping city dwellers understand how their country working dogs think. Dogs bred to work on farms in city backyards The nation's fascination with smart working dogs has led to an exponential increase in kelpies, koolies and border collies, bred to herd and muster livestock in the country, living in city and suburban backyards. "The instinct to herd and bring the sheep to their owners exists in well-bred dogs," Mr Leaning said. Mr Learning said many owners were surprised how quickly their suburban companions turn into working dogs once they are in the ring. "
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