Our Recommendations

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Why We Recommend Farmina for Your Wildcard Cattle Dog

At Wildcard Cattle Dogs, we believe that what you put into dog shapes everything that comes out — behavior, energy, immune health, skin, coat, and long-term soundness. That’s why we proudly reccomend Farmina, a premium Italian-made food designed with both science and nature in mind.

Farmina stands out because it offers:

  • Meat-first formulas with no meals or by-products

  • Low-glycemic carbs to support stable energy and reduced inflammation

  • No artificial preservatives, colors, or fillers

  • Cold infusion of vitamins and minerals for better nutrient retention

  • Backed by decades of independent research and veterinary collaboration

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Protecting Your Investment:

Why we Recommend Trupanion Pet Insurance

Responsible breeding also means preparing our puppies — and their new families — for the unexpected. That’s why we proudly partner with Trupanion, a top-rated pet insurance provider known for fast, reliable coverage when it matters most.

Every Wildcard puppy goes home with 30 days of FREE Trupanion coverage, activated the day your puppy leaves our care. This no-obligation trial gives you immediate peace of mind during your puppy’s critical transition and adjustment period.

Why Trupanion?

  • 90% coverage of eligible veterinary costs

  • No payout limits - ever

  • Direct payments to your vet (no waiting for reimbursements)

  • Lifetime coverage for chronic and hereditary conditions if enrolled early

  • Fast claims processing with real-time support

Why it matters

Even the healthiest puppies can have unexpected accidents, allergies, or illnesses— and early coverage ensures you’re protected from the start. Trupanion allows you to say “yes” to the care your dog needs without financial hesitation.

We strongly encourage all buyers to activate their free trial on or before their go-home date, and to consider enrolling in full coverage while your puppy is young and eligible for the most comprehensive protection.

Your puppy is an investment in performance, partnership, and potential — protect it accordingly.

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Structured Puppy

Training Classes

Bringing home a Wildcard puppy is the beginning of an incredible journey — but success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s shaped through time, consistency, and clear communication. One of the most important investments you can make in your dog’s future is enrolling in a structured puppy training class during the first few months at home.

Why Puppy Classes Matter:

  • Teaches foundational obedience and communication

  • Builds focus and engagement around distractions

  • Helps socialize your puppy in a safe, controlled environment

  • Establishes healthy boundaries, routines, and manners

  • Prevents behavior issues before they start

Early learning sets the tone for lifelong success — and working breeds like the Australian Cattle Dog thrice when they’re challenged, guided, and mentally engaged. Puppy classes provide that structure while helping you build a strong working relationship based on trust, clarity, and leadership.

We recommend choosing a class taught by an experienced trainer who understands the needs of a high-drive or working breeds. Looking for programs that include:

  • Positive reinforcement with structured accountability (understand of all 4 quadrants of training and how to affectively use them)

  • Real-life problem solving (crate training, impulse control, leash manners)

  • Opportunities for safe, age-appropriate exposure and socialization

  • Clear communication tools (markers, shaping, luring, ect)

If you’re struggling we are happy to recommend trusted training partners in your area if we can. If you are local we offer training at our facility.

Your puppy’s brain is growing just as fast as their body — let’s shape both with intention. Early training doesn’t just build obedience. It builds confidence, partnership, and success.