So You Think You Want a Border Collie….

There’s no doubt about it. Border Collies are amazing dogs in more ways than one. Smart, athletic, loyal and outrageously responsive, they win friends wherever they go, however they are not the dog for everyone. The people who own them will likely be the first to tell you that!

The best advice I’ve ever been given when looking at a particular dog breed is this: Find out the negatives first! If you can find a way to live with those, the positives will be a delight!!! When it comes to Border Collies, people often have a picture in their heads of the well trained dog with impressive skills and boat loads of fun tricks and talents. The reality is, that dog has an owner who has put in extensive time managing and training that impressive dog. We often see mismatches in this breed because the image of the perfect Border Collie is alluring, but the reality of how to get there is a lot of work. For those who love this type of work and training, there’s hardly a better breed, but if you think the Border Collie comes ‘out of the box’ being a marvel, you’re in for a rude awakening.

So is a Border Collie the right dog for you? Let’s discuss!

Border Collie’s Have Energy to Burn

It’s a given, right? Border Collies are energetic dogs. Everyone knows that, but until you’ve seen it first hand…