The ACD is loyal and protective all-around family companion. An Australian Cattle Dog can be trained that human beings are not acceptable outlets for herding but diligence must be maintained at all times. There are, of course, other issues that need to be addressed when it comes to kids and cowdogs. Australian Cattle Dogs are generally protective by nature. They are protective of their property and of their pack.
Children are often prone to pushing and shoving type activities with their neighborhood playmates.
I wish there were. Keeping the nature of the beast in mind in ALL situations involving the combination is advised.