Riley

Riley is just a magnificent dog. Like a true kelpie, riley is alert, active and friendly dog devoted to his family. In particular, he establishes strong relationships with the men he meets. He has always been included in family outings and has done very well at obedience training. Always keen to please, he will sit, drop, wait for his dinner and come when asked, although coming back when there are birds to chase is a bit tricky! he has been ball trained, and a 20 minute session at the park in the morning and night is enough to keep him happy. Riley would thrive on a large property, but has lived the last eight months in a normal suburban backyard with five foot fences. If left alone for long periods or ignored by his owners, riley will become stressed and tear at his bed. He has always been allowed inside at night to spend time with his family, and has been surrounded by other dogs as company. He sleeps in the laundry, is fully house trained and spends all day outside, happily watching the world go by. Riley is one of those dogs who focuses on his owner rather than other dogs. He behaves beautifully at the off leash park, preferring to turn to his human rather than interact with other dogs. He barks occasionally at strangers, but is more likely to quietly observe what is going on. Riley will do best in a household where positive training methods are used, as he is quite sensitive to stern words from his owner. He has had very little interaction with babies or small children, however older, responsible children should do well. He does not like cats. Given his ball fixation and high level of fitness, riley could be the ideal companion for someone wanting to become involved with dog sports. He has been introduced to sheep, but not trained to work