安大略绵羊生产者学习牧狗帮助填补劳动力缺口,专家强调早期培训和育种适宜性。 Ontario sheep producers learn herding dogs help fill labor gaps, with experts stressing early training and breed suitability.

在2026年1月10日的农民周羊日期间,安大略省格雷布鲁斯的畜牧业者了解到,牧羊犬提供了可靠的,本能驱动的劳动力. Livestock producers in Grey Bruce, Ontario, learned during Sheep Day at Farmers’ Week on January 10, 2026, that herding dogs offer reliable, instinct-driven labor. 史蒂文·罗斯沃尔德(Steven Rosvold)是一位以马尼托巴为基地、拥有20多年经验的生产者,他强调在选择小狗时,信心是关键,并建议及早、有节制地接触动物,以建设抗御能力。 Steven Rosvold, a Manitoba-based producer with over 20 years of experience, emphasized confidence as key when selecting puppies and recommended early, controlled exposure to build resilience. 虽然边境牧羊犬最为常见，但澳大利亚牧羊犬、水妖和蓝牧羊犬等品种也用于不同的牧养风格。 While border collies are most common for gathering, breeds like Australian Shepherds, Kelpies, and Blue Heelers are used for different herding styles. Rosvold指出,并不是所有的狗都能成功,生产者应该准备重新接纳那些不适合自己角色的狗,强调专注、不懈的工作狗在解决劳动力短缺问题中的价值。 Rosvold noted not all dogs succeed, and producers should be prepared to rehome those unsuited to the role, highlighting the value of dedicated, tireless working dogs in addressing labor shortages.