While a lot of people get matching dogs because it's the most comfortable choice, not everyone does that. Sometimes, people get very unlikely combos: a Chihuahua and a Malamute. A Golden Retriever and a Pit Bull.
A Boston Terrier and a Border Collie is also a pretty unlikely pair, but after watching this video from Tuesday, August 27th, it seems like a pair everyone needs to see. They totally match energies in a way no one ever expected!
Theo and Teddy (are they both named Theodore?) are the cutest dogs ever, and they do kind of look alike. I'm glad they have each other!
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Theo (the 5-year-old Boston Terrier) and Teddy (the 8-month-old mini Australian Shepherd) are your typical pair of puppy brothers. Theo is as grumpy as can be expected of a middle-aged Boston Terrier, and Teddy is a mini Aussie: their house is chaos at all times, no exceptions. It's hilarious.
Poor Theo went a little over 4 years without ever having to be herded by his brother (or anyone, for that matter) and it was blissful. Lucky, he does still love to run and play, so he doesn't mind too much, and he did appreciate that Teddy waited until he was done with his business.
Ultimately, Theo's attempts to run were futile, and he was indeed herded by Teddy expeditiously. It's totally fine, and they've made up since then. They're cuddle buddies! I wonder if Teddy is herding Theo in his dream - and I will always wonder if both of their names are Theodore.
How to Keep a Herding Dog Around Other Dogs
Having a herding breed with your non-herding breeds can seem like a daunting task, and that's because it is. By nature, herders like to have things their way: they invade personal space and they have no problem nipping at your heels. A lot of dogs ( and people ) will take issue with that.
If you can, the best time to bring home a new herding-breed dog is when they're a puppy: that way, the other dog sees that it's just something they do. As they get bigger, it won't be as scary as it would be if you brought a full-grown herder home. Additionally, proper mental stimulation and herding exercises will help them expend a lot of that energy, so they'll be less persistent if their siblings aren't in the mood.
Discipline is important, too: if you don't properly train a herding breed, they will get out of control very quickly. While physical discipline is never appropriate, they're smart dogs who respond well to positive reinforcement. Ignoring negative behavior and/or giving them a soft-but-stern "no" works wonders. Good luck, Theo!
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