THE BORDER COLLIE BLOG
Failed Sheepdogs
What is a failed sheepdog? Is a failed sheepdog a good fit for a pet home? This post is not to scare people away from adopting a failed sheepdog but it’s to raise awareness of the potential issues you can encounter if you go and adopt or buy a failed sheepdog from a...
Walking vs Training: how much walking is too much walking for your Border Collie?
Border Collies, known for their intelligence and boundless energy, are an exceptional breed that thrives on mental stimulation and purposeful training. While regular exercise is essential for their well-being, it's important to understand that walking alone may not...
How to start your Border Collie training journey successfully!
Embarking on a new adventure or entering a new life stage, such as bringing home your first dog or exploring a new breed, is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it's essential to make the right choices to set yourself and your dog up for success. In this...
That City Girl.
The story starts with a city girl that grows up in Milan, living at the 7th floor of a building near the city center. That girl is lucky enough to have a dad that is fond of the the British Island and that takes her on holiday to Ireland, Scotland, England and...
Dogs Chasing and Worrying livestock.
Spring is finally here and with it lambing is on the go all around the country. For the next few months all the fields and mountains around the UK will be covered in ewes and lambs and this includes most of the popular walks and footpath accessible to dog walkers. I...
Are Border Collie sociable with strangers?
Being sociable and well-behaved with other dogs is not a must have of a pet dog. Dogs shouldn’t have to meet every dog that happens to go past, they shouldn’t have to deal with rude behaviours, they shouldn’t have to be forced to interaction on lead or in a small...
Border Collies and car chasing: herding instinct or fear?
Fear or herding instinct? One of the many mistakes that I come across when others (non specialist trainers) asses a Border Collie for chasing cars or things that move is to base this behaviour on a fear response. Fear usually comes with two big behaviours caused by...
My Border Collie is chasing sheep!
Border Collie chasing sheep You don’t want to find yourself in that situation, believe me. Remember that a dog chasing, injuring and worrying livestock is an offence and the farmer is allowed to shoot your dog!Too many sheep are killed or loose their lambs every...
7 Top Tips to know before getting your first Border Collie
What are the 7 top tips you should know before getting a Border Collie?1. Border Collies are working dogs, they have stamina and plenty of energies. They need a lot of mental and physical stimulation, so prepare to use all your spare time to keep them happy 2. They...