Are Australian Kelpies aggressive?
The Australian Kelpie is not aggressive but won’t hesitate to protect family members, animals or property, often without regard for their own safety.
Do Kelpies make good house pets?
While their hardiness and ability to work long hours make them a valuable asset for farmers, it’s their devotion and loyalty to their family that can make them a suitable pet for today’s families.
Can kelpies be calm?
A Working Kelpie makes a fine family dog gets on well with ‘his’ children and because they are naturally gentle almost all Working Kelpies live peaceably with other family pets.
How do you calm down a Kelpie?
How to Calm Down an Energetic Dog or Puppy
- Go for longer walks, or amp up the fitness level and try for a jog.
- Spend time in the backyard letting them chase balls, sticks and toys that you toss.
- Take them to the dog park and let them socialize with other dogs.
- Head to an obedience class.
Are kelpies cuddly?
Kelpies are loyal and devoted to their family as well as loving and affectionate. To be happy, they need big spaces with a yard they can play in. They are so friendly they’ll hang out with other dogs and even cats. If trained and socialised, they are suitable for young children.
Are kelpies obedient?
Kelpies are loyal and devoted to their family as well as loving and affectionate. To be happy, they need big spaces with a yard they can play in. Kelpies are obedient and easy to train, not to mention very intelligent and they will quickly learn new tricks and commands. A Kelpie will stop growing around 12 months old.
How many walks does a Kelpie need?
Kelpies are common working dogs. They are usually extremely alert, highly intelligent and have an almost inexhaustible energy. Plenty of exercise is a must for these energy machines. These medium sized working dogs needs at least 2 hours of exercise a day.