05/23/2026
Welcome to the Pack...our newest member - Kaya! She is a 6-year-old Great Pyrenees mix (possibly Border Collie & Australian Shepherd) who began her Leadership Essentials & Basic Obedience training this past week. Her owners reached out to us as they were having problems with her barking when guests would come over, people walked by the house, and increasing excitement and reactivity on walks with pulling on leash.
The Great Pyrenees has been around for hundreds of years, and they mainly serve as a livestock guardian dog. However, the farmers of the Pyrenean mountains would also occasionally use the Great Pyrenees as a herding dog as well. The Great Pyrenees is known to be an intelligent, calm, and gentle dog when well trained and socialized. The Great Pyrenees truly has the reputation of being a gentle giant. Additionally, the Great Pyrenees is known to be incredibly affectionate with the members of their family.
Border collies are active, working dogs best suited to country living. If confined without activity and company, these dogs can become unhappy and destructive. The breed is highly intelligent, learns quickly and responds well to praise. Border collies are herders and were bred to work sheep, but they can manage just about any type of herd and will even herd children in the family. Because they train easily, border collies are also used for police work, narcotics and bomb detection and for search and rescue missions. They also make good guide dogs for the blind.
Just when you think you’ve burned an Australian Shepherd's energy stores, they have more gas in the tank. No matter how many long hikes, runs, trips to the dog park, and puzzles you pull out, an Australian shepherd will always be ready for more. Active, family-oriented, and scary smart, these perpetual motion machines are loyal companions with energy to spare, making them great for families and singles alike. But, bred as herders and guardians, Aussies are a working breed who require a job to do in order to thrive.
Welcome to the Always Faithful Dog Training of Omaha family, Kaya! We look forward to helping you become the calm, confident, obedient pack member your human family desires.