HIC Test

HIC Testing on Ducks versus Sheep: Which Livestock Makes Sense for Your Dog's First Evaluation

April 23, 2026

A detailed comparison of herding instinct tests conducted on ducks versus sheep. Behavioral differences in livestock response, what the evaluator sees, and which species is appropriate for a dog's first exposure.

When a Dog Fails HIC: Diagnosing Why and Building the Retraining Plan

April 23, 2026

A diagnostic framework for handlers whose dog did not pass an HIC test. The four most common failure patterns, how to distinguish them, and the specific retraining steps for each.