I’m pretty sure this is not breed specific to Border Collies but boy, oh boy is it something. We discovered the Flash Light Obsession by accident one night and we’ve been dealing with it ever since. Continue Reading »
I’ve mentioned before about how our Border Collie, Ned, goes crazy when he sees light from a flashlight. This little quirk also extends to pretty much any spot of light he can see which, at times, can cause problems. For example if the wife and I are sitting around chatting over a glass of wine with the lights dimmed and a candle lit he will sometimes focus on the light from the candle on the ceiling and go a little nuts. Continue Reading »
Border Collies are bred to be herding dogs and this is not just a minor trait. The herding instinct in this breed is what they are all about! As our Border Collie was growing up he quickly started to “herd” my wife and I. Continue Reading »
All puppies chew on things they are not supposed to. I think it is safe to assume that much is certain. My experience with our Border Collie puppy taught me that this breed is no exception. In fact our Border Collie puppy seemed to chew on everything in house, including our fingers. His favorite targets were shoes, of course, and more specifically flip-flops. Continue Reading »