Problems like that are usually due to boredom or training issues. The best
way to deal with it seems to be to reward the dog with lots of attention &
treats when it's being quiet, although some have suggested that the collars
that spray citronella at the dog when it barks to be good.

My mix also barks, but only if there's someone at the door or if she's
trying to incite a game, usually with a ball stuffed in her mouth, with her
mates down the park.


"SG1" wrote in message
...
Incessant yapping. barks at the wind change. has great imagination and
barks
at that.
The cattledog is quiet only barks at bikes & strollers and people coming
into the yard. Very protective of the wife, was going to have the 2m tall
local cop until I stopped her.
I think it is the kelpie part.
Jim

Jade Blackbourne jewelbarathotmaildotcom wrote in message
u...
We'Ve had several kelpy cattle crosses, and loved them to bits.... what
are
your reasons for not wanting another?
Sometimes (alot of the time) the bitsas are the most intelligent
animals.

Jade.

the 2 1/2yo Cattledog Kelpie X (never have a
Xbred again)
Jim
I don't mind the odd X post