Activities For An Anatolian Pyrenees

Since your dog is bred for guarding, let them do what they are born to do. Guarding sheep or other types of livestock such as goats or even cattle comes naturally to both of these breeds, so you should have no trouble at all training them to do it. In fact, you may not have to do much at all. However, if your dog is a puppy, you may need to help them get used to the idea. Your pooch may not be used to being around any other types of animal, so they will need to be socialized and learn to create a bond with the herd.

Besides protecting, your dog may also be good at herding. With the instinct to protect and guard their pack or herd, comes the instinct to herd those same animals away from danger. Sheepherding or sheepdog trials is a herding event that shows off your pooch’s ability to herd their group around fields, into and out of a pen, and into and out of enclosures as instructed. You can let your dog do this at home if you have land and some animals they can take care of, or you can train your dog to do it for competition against other dogs. There are different types of events that include different animals such as sheep, geese, goats, and cattle, depending on the venue. The group is usually about four to six animals, and your dog will have to herd them from an open field, around and through some obstacles, and into a pen.

Pulling a cart, also known as carting, is actually a sport that has been around for many years. In fact, it was called dryland mushing and was used by people who needed help pulling wood, meat, or bricks in certain occupations. There is also a sport called sulky driving where one or two dogs pull people who are riding in the sulky, which is a two or four-wheeled cart. It is good discipline and exercise for larger breed dogs who can handle the weight of the cart and whatever is put inside the cart. Some people just like to have their dog help them pull a cart or wagon while they do yard work or to pull small children around for fun.