Out in the Neighbourhood

After performing the "Down" command correctly three times yesterday, and two times today I rewarded Benji, my 9 week old Border Collie- Red Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog) mix. Yesterday he played fetch for 15 minutes, today he went for a 15 minute stroll on our street off-leash in the early spring sun. 
This shows Benji that good behaviour will be rewarded. He has greatly improved his behaviour and housetraining is successful since he lets us know when he needs to relieve himself 95% of the time with a look, scratching at the front door, circling/sniffing in the house or barking that is whiny. I don't mind his barking, but the neighbours do so I do have to get that under control. 
I have to thank all the wonderful websites that offer specific information on training Red Heeler dogs such as:

 www.essortment.com
www.dogster.com
www.acdog.ru
www.cattledog.com

As well as social networks that unite and promote the admiration and love of these beautifully coloured, intelligent and energetic dogs such as The DogBook on Facebook, "I Love My Red Heeler Cattle Dog" Facebook group, and MyDogSpace which has a cattledog group as well!