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Dog after Neutering

After having Ned the Border Collie for a while our plan was to keep Ned “intact” until he was a few years of age. We had, in our innocence, a grand plan to breed this dog to carry on his amazing temperament, intelligence, and all around “great dog” appeal. At first I was totally on board with this plan as, being in the male camp myself, was in no hurry to see my little buddy lose his family jewels....

Border Collie Sleep does actually happen

As I mentioned in the last post I’ve become a bit concerned that this site has been a little bit on the “gloomy” side when it comes to discussions on the breed. I wanted to get a few things up to show you it’s really not all that bad. This really is the best dog I’ve ever had and I’d not change a thing. In talking with other owners of the breed this seems to be a common...

Border Collie Intelligence – Strong Association Skills

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. This annoying side effect of Border Collie intelligence can be troublesome. For example if the wife and I are sitting around chatting over a glass of wine with the lights dimmed and a candle...

The Border Collie “Butt Poke”

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. With our reading on the breed we were ready for it however we really did not have a full appreciation for the severity of this behavior until we got to experience it first...

Border Collie Jobs

If you are thinking about getting a Border Collie, and have done any research, you have probably come across mention that this breed needs a job. When my wife and I first started to do some reading we came across this time and time again. But we were really confused. What kind of job? What is a job? What the heck are these people talking about? We lived in a townhome at the time, not a farm. We had no...

Bite Inhibition – A Must for Puppy Training

To be frank I had never really heard about the practice of Bite Inhibition when it came to puppy training. Luckily my wife is a bit of a stickler for research when she dives into something new and our Border Collie puppy was a good example. While sitting around one evening a week or so before we got our puppy she came across bite inhibition in a training book and we decided to give it a try. This little...

The Border Collie Tennis ball obsession

There is much to be said for the herding instinct of the Border Collie and the pure intensity that comes along with it. You’ve probably seen videos of these dogs while they work and there is no doubt that every fiber of their being is focused on the task at hand. (Check out Youtube.com for tons of Border Collie videos…neat stuff!). As new owners of the breed we certainly did not have any sheep...

The Border Collie Energy Level is Impressive

Many of the most common problems people have with their Border Collies comes down to one simple thing: lack of exercise for the dog. The Border Collie energy level is not something to take lightly. So many owners hear this over and over yet always seem to look for some other way to control their dog’s behavior problems. These dogs are literally born and bred to run all day long. While they may be...