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@faithoverfear How old are they? Petco I'm guessing is where you go for your first job as a trainer, and this person sounds like I did when I was working retail as a 18-20 yr old.

@mrslisha Mine was the runt as is quite submissive, but has been an excellent intruder alarm all her life - she doesn't attack, but she makes sure I am aware of the intrusion.

@iampassionate My ACD doesnt like a ton of physical affection, and from what ive heard thats the norm for the breed. What she does love is praise though, and that praise can be reinforced with some head rubs that arent too long or heavy handed. Preferably praise them in a high pitch voice so...

@praen4you ACDs are adapted to living in the heat of the outback, and typically do very well with high temps

@joeypope Do you have a yard they can stay in during those 8 hours? Are you prepared to do long walks immediately before and after work? If those 2 conditions are met then you should be able to swing it.