THE BORDER COLLIE BLOG
Why there is no Quick Fix for Border Collies?
After reading on the social media about magic trainers that assure you will have ALL your problems solved in one session and with just one cue and you will make your dog do whatever you want, I needed to explain to you why, it is simply not possible. If you want your...
What are Border Collies bred for?
Border Collies are dogs and dogs have similar DNA and they are all part of the same specie. It's a fact. But each breed has breed specific behaviours that comes from the gene pool that has been selected by humans during the centuries. A working breed especially is...
Common Questions, Believes and Myths about Border Collies
I took on the habit of going around breed groups. I do it to try and help preventing new owners to get the wrong advices and also because it helps me understanding what it is that new owners or inexperienced owners really need so that I can help them better achieving...
My Border Collie chases cars!!!
The first thing we have to remember when we talk about chasing behaviour is that our Border Collies have been bred for generations to herd fast animals that tends to run away!! Which are the reasons behind some Border Collies will start chasing things like cars, bikes...
Lambing and breed original use
One of the great things about my moving to the midlands and my self employed new life is being able to choose what to do and do only what I like, if I can! I was asked if I had time to help in a farm during lambing and I didn't even have to think about it, YES! I love...
Border Collie puppy time!!
One of the most exciting things in life is choosing the puppy that is going to join your family forever! How to choose the right breed and the right type of dog to make sure that your life is the right one and that you will not end up with a dog that is too difficult...
Reactivity, your dog is not being naughty!
What is reactivity and why I would dogs react to triggers? The main reason for the activity in dogs is fear. The second reason of reactivity is caused by excitement or frustration. Sometimes it can be a mixture of the three. As much as it is important to understand...