Understanding High-Drive Dog Breeds: Exercise, Care, and Management

High-drive breeds require specialized care. At The Sharp K9, we specialize in working with these intelligent dogs.

High-Drive Breeds

Belgian Malinois, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Working Retrievers.

Exercise

1-2 hours vigorous exercise daily plus 30-60 minutes mental stimulation. We offer bike-joring and off-lead bike safety training.

Working Dog Sitting

For high-energy breeds, working dogs needing training reinforcement, and dogs with strong instincts. We understand these behaviors are natural expressions of the dog’s drives.

Training

Obedience, impulse control, bike-joring, off-lead emergency recall, and reactivity training.