A look at herding dogs.
Herding dogs have been prized by shepherds and farmers for centuries. They are quick, strong, and highly intelligent. They are excellent learners and look to their owners for instructions on their behavior.
Even without training, they naturally start herding. A herding dog can sometimes see people or pets as creatures to be herded; some may gently push or nip at heels, as they do for sheep and cattle.
Herding dogs need lots of exercise, or they can become bored and get into mischief. They need to work, even if that means playing an organized game with their owner. Some are barkers when they have something to communicate. They are extremely loyal to their families.
The Dogs of the Herding Group Are:
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My poor pembroke welsh corgi, Skippy keeps trying to "herd" squirrels. He gets furious when they won't come out of the trees to let him move them from place to place, which is really what herding is. He and my other corgi have had a couple of herding classes, but, unfortunately, we live in a city, far from anywhere convenient to really "study," so, herding instinct certified or no, they are stuck with squirrels, and the poor sheltie, who doesn't have a clue.
Our corgi wants to protect us and the neighborhood from alien objects otherwised known as UPS and Fedex, men and machines!!He lets us know if anything is moving around near our house, both front and back- what a watchdog!