Why not get a Border Collie
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- Why not get a Border Collie - advice from Border Collie lovers about why not to get a Border Collie Dog.
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Remember people every Border Collie is different. This video points out different traits and doesn't mean your collie will have every one of these traits. They are very driven, loyal, and are very capable. DON'T LET THIS SCARE YOU. Put in the work to train your dog and don't be lazy. All good things take work!
Absolutely. Love the breed, and training is so important.
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I'm on my second border collie, so my advice is that these are companions, not pets. They are more like children and very attentive to their people. So these are not just a dog to walk occasionally or take to the park on the spare weekend if you have the chance...these are activity partners, needs your time/attention and dedication. They need to be walked and stimulated. Agree with the mental stimulation since they watch their owner for feedback and follow you everywhere, even to the toilet. Issues involve being hypersensitive and can get anxious over being in small spaces and loud noises. My first BC would get aggressive if anyone walked up on me without me knowing it.
JT, this is of the best summary I have read, the only thing I would add is that the training never stops! A Border Collie is a big commitment, if you do not have the time or energy to commit, then don't get a Collie! However if you do have the time and energy, you will end up with one of the best pals you have ever had.
I just got a border collie puppy and he barks at strangers who walk up to him fast. Is that a problem?
Loud unexpected noises , hates the smoke alarm , not every collie will do amazing tricks but they are able to learn , most doors are easy opened by them , fireworks hates but is getting better aged 2 , hates cats lol
Lots of pull toys and tidy up before bed.
Absolutely. People say their minds must be stimulated. But this doesn’t mean playing 4D chess. Taking them on errands and generally having them with you whenever you can keeps them stimulated and happy. Early on I worried about dreaming up fake ‘work’ for her-now I realise she just wants to be with her people and sharing the day’s activities as much as possible.
@@davestationuk7374My collie is a very quiet girl but will bark as distant banging or if I scrape the bottom of a pan with a spatula. But she sometimes goes whole days without a bark.
My border collie is the light of my life. Everything you said is totally true but for me well worth the effort. You definitely need to give them LOTS of attention. Do not get a border collie if you don’t have the time or patience for a very needy dog. They will give the love you give them back ten fold.
So true. They are a lot of work but I adore this breed. And yes they give back so much!
Mine is a lot of work to but like you said light of my life always by my side super loyal dogs
They are without a doubt the smartest dog I have ever known. My boss has one that we all know and love on big time...whenever my boss goes away, even for one night or on a holiday, this dog pines as though her owner will never return...she will scour the trail/road between her home and the workplace endlessly and refuse to eat for a few days until her beloved mistress returns if she's away for longer...eventually she can be tempted with bacon and other food, but it's a chore to convince her that she hasn't been abandoned.
We all love her and she knows it....us breakfast cooks have learned that the way to her heart is bacon. She can even spell it if you're not careful. We love you ole girl and we dread the day you don't show up at the kitchen door looking for the treat that is just as fun for us as it is for you.
Aw... it sounds like she has the perfect life and situation. So nice to read this.
I have a 2 year old border and he's my best friend. So much fun to play with, smart, friendly, but once that alarm goes off in the morning, he's ready to play all day everyday! clings right next to me all day!
That’s awesome! I do love the breed! And yes they usually have lots of energy for play and adventures. 🙂
Oh I love it! I understand that borders can be demanding, but I think all dogs can be. Mine just wants to play or be loved all day. Take him for a good walk/run or play fetch and he’s happy as can be. We’re working on training him to be a therapy dog currently because he LOVES being around kids. I really want another border so he can have a friend to play with. Love having a border though! Best decision I’ve made
Austin Cundiff that’s so great that he’s becoming a therapy dog. 🙂
My beautiful collie girl knows so many words she literally understands when we talk, everything you say is so true!
They can sure be smart!
I swear, mine actually talks back-Well, I,m sure I'm hearing things!
@@matthewhorvath322 no, mine does too. I've heard her say hello and ball.
So the Collie has a tendency to epilepsy.. wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the info Janet, great video.
George Christofi yes, I’m not sure about European or British border collie lines but here in North America, epilepsy can be quite common. Sprite and Asha both had a mild form of it and Keegan has grand mal seizures about once or twice a year.
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I currently am owned by my second Border/Aussie mix! My first grew up with my daughters and was a nanny to every living thing she could find and her job outside of caring for her family was as a registered therapy dog in our community. When she left this world, a piece of my heart left with her. I can honestly tell you the grief was almost unbearable...she was my right hand girl.
fast forward four years later and we adopted another Border/Aussie mix. She is my red wildling...intelligent, quirky, brave, protective and always at my side. Shes not the least bit interested in meeting new people or dogs and lives life on her own terms. She loves to be with me, spending time together. Shes taught me so much about dog behavior. Training her, playing with her, hiking and running together has brought us so close. Working through her resource guarding and building confidence and a bond of trust and love... she continues to amaze me and teach me!
Dogs are just the best souls, and i often ask myself what did i do to deserve their love and devotion
You have no idea, how much insight this video gave me, for me and my 1 year old Border.
Didn't know what I was getting into.
This dog does what she wants
No negative energy!! GOSPEL. "Border Collies need a job or will become self-employed." is the best summation of the breed ever.
I real enjoy that my BC follows me around.
I have one that would like to be glued to me. :D I'm trying to get him a little more comfortable being alone sometimes, but yeah, they are great companions to have around.
Yeah mine have separatiin anxiety she is 4 months yeara old but she follows me on street and she payd attentiin to me she is an amazing dog
My border collie, Jake is now 3 years old. He is my first border collie, I was persuaded by the family (2 teenagers) that we really needed one of these dogs so we took him on as a puppy. Down the line, I feel that this has been a real learning curve. Jake is the smartest, most incredible and rewarding dog. We are all in love with him, as is everyone who meets him. I would observe that there are a few fundamentals that need to be accepted. Firstly, border collies need absolutely shed loads of exercise. Without this, I think they would be very unhappy. I am a runner, and I have fields near my house, he bounds along beside me, we go for miles. Secondly, he needs entertainment. When I m gardening, or whatever, I have to constantly throw,or kick his ball for him. He takes up a huge slice of my attention. If you are not prepared for this, don’t have one! But if you can put in the time, the love and the effort, they are the best dogs in the world.
Yes, they can be a lot of work! Sounds like your dog has a great life. And yes, they tend to teach you things about dogs that you didn't know you needed to learn! ;)
Before anyone is scared away from the breed... lots of these apply to literally all dogs, or even all pets, all beings.
True! The only dog with no issues at all would be a stuffed toy! :D
Very informative video, thank you.
Smudge the Beagle you are welcome, thanks for the feedback. 🙂
I have a 16mo bc. She is my best friend. I was unable to take her to obedience classes because of Covid, but even so, she is well mannered, and we take her everywhere with us. She will stay home quite happily on her own as she knows how to open the doors to let herself in and out of the house lol. She's very clingy and adores her game of ball. She does the staring thing with one of our cats but leaves the other two alone. Best dog ever!❤
She sounds great!
I own 3 months old BC and however I can't relate to all other behaviors yet, she is super calm while we vacuum or even drill holes in the wall !! We took super small steps over 2-3 days to get her familiar with the look, sound and movement of the vacuum cleaner. But I really need to learn her how to relax when she is out of her playpen. Not really know how to learn her that since she's so excited with everything. Loving your dogs!
I'll be doing some videos on boundary training and how I am working on calmness with my own dogs, so stay tuned. :) Great that she is good with strange noises.
Best and only breed I’ve ever owned. They are my entire world. 💕💕
I have a lab x border collie mix I rescued. He is extremely prey driven and will even chase cars. I can say I thought I was getting a lab and knew nothing about borders. It has taken about 2 years and he has gotten over his food aggression, and has done so much better around other dogs - however he can still be reactive. He is the smartest dog I've ever known. I only have to show him something twice. He isn't a big barker but he will bark his head off in the car. He is my best boy❤
My most challenging dogs have carved a very special place in my heart. It sounds like you are a devoted owner and no doubt he is lucky to have you.
We are getting our first border collie ( Flye) on Sunday.we already have a Labrador. Now I can work from home thus will be great fir the dog and us we love walking and running. Hoping our older female lab will love her as much as we will. She’s good with all dogs that come to stay and that she meets , Very excited looking forward to the challenges and training and hope she-makes a good companion for our+older lab. Your video was a good lever and wake up call to consider the challenges xxthank you
Congrats on your new family member! I wish you the best, the challenges teach us more about training and creating great relationships with our dogs. Good luck!
My BC Keira is pretty chilled out. She’s my service dog so she has a job but I’ve trained her to relax when she’s “off duty”. Keira loves to lounge on the couch and nap with me. She is so friendly and loves everyone. I got another one who is only 13 weeks old and she is a crazy girl. She has a lot of work ahead of her to get her to learn some manners and to chill out sometimes.
Yes, I've had one that was pretty easy but the others have definitely challenged me and taught me new things! Puppies are so cute, but they are definitely a lot of work too. :)
My 1st BC, a 2yo rescue, was locked in an apartment alone all day, and was "got rid of" because he became a barker, annoying neighbours. Now he lives on a 10,000m2 plot, surrounded by mountains, and I am home all day. He still barks, but now it is at his own echo (so not that smart, eh?) and not a problem, the nearest neighbour is 1/2 a mile away. After a rocky start, he has settled down with the cat, who now terrifies him if he pushes his luck (what wuss he has become). He follows me diligently ALL day, his treat is an hour or two on the sofa before bed, and his absolute favourites things are car rides (after throwing up the 1st few times) and walks where he encounters sheep. You can see the cogs whirring, he knows there is something very, VERY important about them, but isn't sure what, so he stalks (on the lead) then ruins all his good work by scaring them off with a good bark.
Sounds like he is well loved now!
Nice video, thanks :) It helped a lot since most people only tell the nice things about the breed. I have a mudi (Hungarian shepherd) and I would like a second dog with the same energy level (I love to train him and go for hikes, running, agility or do obedience training), and after watching borders in the herding center, I fell in love with them. Originally I wanted another mudi, but nobody told me the dark side of them, and now that I know...no waaay! :D He is EXTREMELY barky and reactive, at the beginning I had a really hard time with him in the dog school (I simply couldn't hear anything and make him stop). He still growls and barks at everything that moves (people, cats, squirrels, birds and sometimes at nothing :D ), and he is very reactive, so I try to get an active, but less noisy dog (maybe border isn't for me).
Thanks for posting. I am SO interested in Mudis and have really considered getting one also. The things you describe about barkiness and reactivity are some of the reasons I have hesitated. Border collies can tend to be motion sensitive too, not all are barky but some can be. I do love border collies though, quirks and all!
@@TheDogVlog Mudis are really funny, clever, healthy, and loving guys, but not for beginners or "furmoms" :) Mine learns really quickly, recall is perfect from day 1 (they say you can't lose a mudi and I totally agree), also an enthusiastic sportsdog, they are great in agility, puller, frisbie, mantrailing, canicross, and obedience. I'm still happy with my decision, but I'm not ready for 2 mudis, I want a bit "smoother" personality for the second one. I met borders in the dog school and at the herding center, and they were much less barky and reactive, but more independent (they tend to know things better :D ). Maybe if your mudi would grow up surrounded by borders, he would be much quieter than mine. Socialization is a must, I should have paid more attention to it and let him meet more people. So if I were you I would give it a go and meet some mudis in person and visit some breeders if possible, because in good hands they are great dogs :) You can find some really good videos about them at Molnár Aliz's channel (she is a dog breeder who has working borders and mudis as well).
@@noemikovacs4975 I think I would love the character of a Mudi. I used to do bird control with my dogs and I know someone who does airport work with a Mudi; they are apparently awesome for that. Would definitely like to meet a few of them. They seem like fun dogs for the “right” type of person. Not for the casual trainer I don’t think.
All spot on!!! I went to dog training early to learn be be 10 steps ahead and if our family had not done that we would have been terrible owners. But because we learnt what was needed of us and how to handle situations early on we have had a terrific time with our dog. Have lived every moment as he is there for every moment! Lol! Follows me everywhere 👌 edit- would try to round up the children and was always trying to work his way up the family pecking order! We all worked together so this never became a problem. But I now see how it could have.
I'm so glad to hear that you have such an awesome relationship with your BC. They are such special dogs and just sometimes very misunderstood. So great that your family has been working together. Kudos!
Border collie are beautiful dogs!
My 10 week old BC pup has immediately stolen my heart 😍 I look forward to finishing up her vaccine schedule to take her on adventures
They have a way of doing that, the heart stealing thing. ;)
We have a colli for 2 years now and every word you say is true! It is a special dog and it is not for everyone! Now i am used to it but if i knew all the problems i would have with it i would never ever took that dog.He is very sensitive and kind,fluffy and inteligent,but behind that sweetnes there is soo much work and patiente! I honestly hope that he will calm down a little with years! To have this dog you really have to be energetic and constantly work with him!
It sounds like you are putting in the work with your special border collie, and it will be worth it in the end! They can be sensitive dogs, but often very loving as well.
Yes ,he is very lovely bu we had a lot of problems with him.Hi bites people and kids,escape often and even we put all ours free time to learn obout him,it is stil so difficult.More bad thi gs that good.Ofcourse we love him a lot but It is a life changing dog.He is adopted so previous habits are horible.I wish I didn't got him but now all We can do is try to make him as good as possible.It is a spetial story but I will not give up
@@luksicmaja5966 I'm sorry you are struggling. I'm learning some new ways to get my youngest dog to grow confidence and disengage from the dogs or people he finds scary. Often underneath the "bad" behaviours, it is fear or lack of confidence. I will share some of the things I am doing, and maybe it could help you too. I find people who stick it out with challenging dogs are truly some of the most amazing people I know. These dogs challenge us in so many ways. I wish you the absolute best of luck.
@@TheDogVlog Thank you so much.He is better after 2 years but it is still very far away from how it should be.He can be perfect for 3 month and than in one day do so much bad things so he can kill himself and that is the major problem.I made a decision to by the e collar.I am reading a los obout .Never thought I wpuld consoder but now It seems to me that it is ok to try for his own safty.Thank you very much for your help.I keep on learning.something will help I am sure .I never give up on anything so it must be in the end:)
@@luksicmaja5966 I noticed with my youngest dog that although he seemed to love being out on my deck, he was actually fixating on listening to sounds from the neighbour's dogs and nearby squirrels. His behaviour would get worse when he was out there, even though at first it seemed like he was just relaxing in the sunshine. I have found that he is a lot better when he can go to a very quiet place when he is resting, usually in his crate in the house. Sometimes I even put him in a crate in my car if it is cool outside, just to give him a break from everything. Some border collies can be so vigilant that they don't know how to relax. I do a lot of recall and other fun games with him now, because building a relationship is also really important, especially if I want him to behave in certain ways that don't come naturally to him.
I have a year and a half old border aussie and she’s the most affectionate dog we’ve ever had! It takes a LOOOOOT of patience to take care of her sometimes, and she is still learning a lot more, but she is a very loving and protective dog! She had a really bad issue of killing our chickens last year but after a lot of trial and error she caught onto the fact that that was a bad thing to do and eventually curved her behavior!! It was very worrisome as many vets told us she would never get over that habit, but it seems patience is the best method :) I highly recommend border collies/aussies they will change your life in a good way :D
I'm glad you had the patience to work with your border aussie. They definitely do change your life. :)
I have a border collie but luckily she is a well trained and a brave dog but this video was very helpful for new people thank you for making this video
You are welcome! Glad you think it’s helpful, and your border collie sounds awesome!
My Border Collie (Murphy) loves our cats. The cats never hesitate to cuddle up and sleep with him. I got him at 8 weeks old and we had just gotten 2 kittens a week earlier as we wanted them to all grow up together. Worked like a charm in our case. Not only do they nap together but the cats will walk up and take a bite of food right out of the dogs dish even if the dog is currently eating. He does chase the cats but they have long ago figured out what makes him chase and I have seen the cats many many times instigate the chase. One of the cats loves to follow the dog around outside especially late night potty walks when I have the dog on his leash. We did have a little bit of house destruction in his 1st year or so. Couch pillows mostly and the odd corner of the coffee table but we were aware this was a possibility before we got the dog. The hard part was not laughing at 2 cats and a dog in the middle of the living room covered in pillow stuffing. Our whole family loves Murphy but even with the room to run and play outside and two people to take him out, sometimes more if we ask the kids to take him out I still think he isn't getting enough. Granted he would go out to run and play all day if we had the time, sometime I still feel like he could use more. I do get the eye when it's time for a potty break but I really count myself lucky in regards to the health and behavioral issues you mentioned. Murphy will be 4 y/o in March and we have never seen any sign of them at all. I take that back he hides under our desks whenever one of us even so much as touches the vacuum cleaner as well as whenever there are fireworks about. lol
Murphy sounds like an awesome border collie. :) I love that he and the cats like each other.
I cherish my border collie. Really informative video.
Yes I cherish mine too. Thank you.
We have a bc in the firehouse i work, i go out With him like 6 times a day and its not enough for him... i cant leave him alone not even a minute so he doesnt cry its like he has an iman hooo boy he can smell me and listen to my steps and know its me when im still stopping my car not even inside yet. But he loves me so much every time i arrive work i have this amazing dog so happy to see me its just amazing, dont get one if you dont like to run and walk etc
Yes they can be “high maintenance” dogs, but so loveable and keen to participate in things. Sounds like he is a fun pal to have at work!
I am a recent convert to th BC cult. I just love your videos and your advice is spot on.
My girl rearly barks except for animal shows on TV...seems pixels are a threat!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting. :) Yes I have one who responds to animal sounds on the TV as well!
i guess i have a rare case... my BC, though he barks at random noises and anything signaling a visitor at the door, mostly chills out. He does love to play and interact with me, but he just chills when he sees me busy.
I laughed so hard...border collies are entrepreneurs 😂
They really are! lol They will create their own jobs for sure. :D
Why not get a mix breed collie whippet mine for instances have loads of energy fast as the wind also sleeps alot of the day due to the whippet in her easy to train as long as you have a ball 😆
Formost a BC is a breed apart.. They (need) connecting with you like no other dog (breed) will. i have a BC x and had a BC from workiing lines in the past and will get a puppy next year. I recognise sensibility ( my BC Flinn, was very sensitive to loud noises like fire work but also to loud voices). He did not have 'prey drive' issues. But had joint issues which needed surgery.
There is no other breed that wants or rather needs to connect . Both are empathic clinging. MY BCx Kicki could create tension upon other dogs by the way she seek the other dogs attention (stare and in 'herding down'). She barks while in prey drive pursuit in "play" with other dogs. I believe it helps alot if you understand dog behavior so that you recognise upcoming issue's and work on it. My recalls are very good on her and this helps when I see she gets to overly excited in 'play'. Flinn is my BC from the past and the reason I want to have another. I miss everything about him. I considered him as ,' my friend 'He was a tri collored short haired BC from more then a decade ago but i still get sad when I see a tri collored BC who looks like him
I pined for a border collie for years after I lost my last dog but since I am up in years I thought it would be too much for me given I have a small farm and acreage to maintain. But One day 3 years ago I got me a puppy from a local farmer. Dancer is her name and a stock dog in her genes. The 1st year was as described in the vid, the 2nd year she began to settle down and now 3 years later, behavior and temperament is mostly calm except when its not. Her main function is guard dog which she performs at night mostly. I must play with her every day, she insists upon that and if I get slack in my duties she will do something like screw with the chickens or rabbits knowing full well that she is saying I'd better go get that Frisbee, lol. yeah, I'm an old man, but Dancer has been God sent.
At 3.22 ,one ear up,one ear down ,that,s classic collie !.
That's my doggy. lol When he was born he was actually missing a tiny chunk of his ear, so he is like that permanently. Good thing it's kinda cute. :D
If you have the space and means get the border collie goats and sheep they’ll be busy for themselves we are getting some soon can’t wait to see how he’ll react 😁
Should be very interesting! My Skene is a bit afraid of goats! He hasn't seen sheep yet.
I’m retired and have a good size parcel of land. I’d like to get a dog, but not in a hurry because I know it’s a long term commitment. I’ve spent the winter watching a lot of videos of a lot of different breeds. It’s pretty easy to get impressed with Border Collies if all you watch is Collies working a sheep herd. But I was wondering if I had what it takes to own one of these. That was a long way around the block to say. Thank You for such a excellent video. You answered my question. I don’t have what a Border Collie needs other then a lot of space. But I’m very impressed with this breed.
Thank you for watching! The land is honestly less important than the human interaction. They are dogs that really love to learn and be challenged and have a lot of physical exercise needs. But they also do need calm time. Of course all dogs are work though. I love border collies, I also spend a lot of time training. I hope you find the perfect dog for your lifestyle.
This is so true 100%
Thank you.
I have two sons(humans) and my daughter is a Border Collie/German Shepherd mix. Can you imagine how smart she is? She’s 11 months old. She thinks she’s the princess in the family(I’ll let you in on a secret...she’s right.😅😂). We’re coping and we’re having fun! 😊
So awesome. Sounds like the perfect daughter. ;)
I have owned borders for 25 years. Currently without and my life seems empty. I will get one more rescue, at a healthy and fit 68 I have just one more in me. DO NOT underestimate the energy levels of these dogs. I used to be a competitive mountain bike racer and my border would accompany on training rides six days a week in the mountains of Vermont. I would let him choose the trails [they learn fast] and invariably he would opt for the longest. 40 to 70 miles each morning. Back home I would shower and change before going to the garage to clean Rocky in his shower. I would be knackered - he was like, "can we do it again, please, please, please?" Do not think a one two or three hour walk is sufficient exercise! In the afternoons, we would play frisbee, a game for which he had just two speeds, stop or flat out. They are the ultimate dig athletes.
Some BCs really don't have an off button. I like to do a lot of games that include mental stimulation because some will do more than their bodies can actually handle. My oldest BC would have seizures from fetching the ball, so we do a lot of short training sessions throughout the day and work a lot on training calm. It's true they can be amazing athletes. They often ignore their own pain to continue "working" in whatever form they can do. :)
@@TheDogVlog How lovely to get a reply! My Rocky [the mountain biking dog] did in fact have. a great 'off' switch. He led a charmed life. I adopted him from a family break up in the UK. I then emigrated, first to Bermuda, [Rocky crossed the Atlantic on the QE2] then to VT. In Bermuda he would play frisbee even on a hot day. One time he got himself into heat stress - and, of course, was smart enough to go straight to the garden hose where I would spray him down! My second, Ben could not run to the MTB - he had poor hips. In the end I took him to the world's leading canine hip replacement surgeon for a titanium hip. To this day I say it was the best money I ever spent. Eventually cancer hit him and myself at the same time. I wrote a blog. Dip in if you like here: www.meandben.com
CBD oil works for the epilepsy. Aeon will not tolerate any separation and goes into a full meltdown if something is separating us. I can finally go into another room now that I bought us a house. If I sneak out I pay for it for a week afterwards. It’s easier to just take him with because he’s so good around people and dogs.
Our border baby is only 5 months old, but I can already tell how true this is. If he didn't have a 7 months old border friend to have a play date every day, we could not make him tired. He is the love of our lives, but you need to be sooo calm all day, which can be exhausting.
And only one thing to add to the list in the video: they are very smart, but they don't know how to communicate like a person. You need to learn with them. For example, our dog sleeps in the same room as us, once He was standing on us and would not go away, it turned out He had to poop... Which He did. But we could not punish him, even if it happened át 3 am., because He tried to say it, we just didn't know. But now we will 😊
Ps. We are 20 years old, and it still exhausting for us to be on his energy level. But He loves absolutely everyone who is nice to him💕
Sometimes with the pups, they don't know how to calm down and really need a good nap! And yes true about learning how they communicate. :)
I have a bell on the door that the dogs know to ring when they have to go outside.
I didn't know dogs could get epilepsy!! The pond incident must've been super scary!!
PARENTING CHOICES Ask Amy it really was. He was non responsive and I gave him mouth to muzzle. He came back to life but I thought I had lost him. Thankfully he’s still here, many years later, to pester me and make my life richer. 😄
I had one border collie that like to talk to you about nothing just to get your attention. I named him dog but should of called him houdini. He could clear a 9 foot fence, walk a chain link fence and find a way out to visit the apartments next door. If i clapped my hands twice he would run down a block over a block and up a block to the front gate to return home. It did not help the people would feed him through the fence. Sometimes the people would walk him back home. One day he got out and tried to use the street and got hit by a car. a different border collie i had would not go thru the open gate for anything after i shouted when i found him all the way home and he would not go thru the gate again for anything. He would chase a dog to the gate and stop. If his ball went beyond the open gate he would stop at the gate and look at you for help.
Had another one that would find abandon kittens on the property and would try to take care of them while bringing them to me. Very gently carrying them in his mouth.
My first border collie was a mix puppy but from then on they have been from the pond and mixed border collies.
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Special dogs. I've had a "Houdini" too. So sad that he got hit.
I babysat my daughters two border collies while they were on their honeymoon. Benadryl in hamburger was on the menu every night. I was happy to see them go home
Oh dear! I probably shouldn't have laughed about the Benadryl. lol ;)
Socialize the dog .... a dog will always reflect you ... calm dog of any breed equals a calm owner
It’s quarantine time I literally have 24/7 do spend time with it I think I’m ready
That makes sense. Good luck and best wishes!
The Dog Vlog I just put down an order for a corgi and border collie mix I’m getting it in a few weeks I can’t wait! I didn’t know I was getting that when I commented that though lol.
MattC so exciting! 🐾🐾
Don’t forget after quarantine you will still have to spend a lot of time with it even if you are going back to work
Koiiz yeah
Mine is perfect. She is the sweetest ever. I have no complaints. She came from a great breeder (show). She is 2. She is the greatest. She has a great up and down switch. We play games with her. We have another puppy on order for next year. Can't wait, from the same breeder. Even as a puppy, she never has placed teeth on us. Love her.
She sounds awesome.
I researched the border collie breeders. I knew I didn’t want a crazy active collie. Being in my 60’s I thought hard. I picked from a conformation breeder as they are more laid back. Love the coated ones. She is taken out when we go places. I follow AbsoluteDogs for training. I’m also a trainer and Petsit for people.
Currently training my border collie to go distance running. She will drag me for a mile and then stop suddenly. When I look back at her she is sat on the ground staring at a stick, she will not budge until I grab the stick for her. She also has a rock obsession and if If the gravel moves she pounces on it. She is a great dog though!
Haha. Persistence can definitely be a border collie trait. I’ve learned to love the quirky things they sometimes do. 🙂
im currently researching the border collie and I wanted to hear the cons before I decide if i get one or not, do thank you!
Yes, it's always good to hear some of the potential behaviours so that it's not a surprise. They were bred to respond to movement, to be aware of their environment at all times, and to be persistent. So many of what people consider "problems" really are typical border collie behaviours. Good luck with your search!
The worst thing about the Border Collie is how much you’ll grow to love them.
I hope you got one, they are the best dogs ever.
I rescued a collie runt who was too small for farm life which apparently a reason to "lock in a dark room and beat her" (note:sarcasm). She's my first collie but I had high maintenance dogs before...currently i have a husky aswell she's old now tho so not as high maintenance and defiently helps with the collie pup...my collie is curled in my lap rn she's so clingy and actually being relaxed for once 🤣🤣 100% worth all the effort she needs
This video may have scared me off of this breed and I've always wanted one.
I love the breed but it's always good to consider the pros and cons. Some border collies are not as challenging but most of the ones I know have a quirk or two. :)
Lucca Fonseca yes all pets challenge us, except the stuffed toy versions. 🙂
Haha that is why I only have stuffed ones but I have like 4 because I can't get a real one
Make sure you go crate training day 1 on arrivel @home. These lovely dogs can keep on going as puppy and you destroy there legs( be prepared for a lot moments when they try you out for a walk ). Just learn the reading of your puppy.
Mine did on 16weeks (hes now 18 weeks) Barking and beeping in the crate while he didn't really need to go out and poo or pee. Ignore was the key to get the potty training going.
They are High intelligent working dogs they want to learn and do stuff in no time, learn them the basics sit stay follow etc etc and they learn it Fast..
Be prepared for Tug of War games on leash, and the 'Eye' you can learn a bit off, but takes a lot of time.
Mine is learning in house a job/task to get his toys out of a box, then plays with them, and put them back in the box (he learned this in 4 days ). This keeps my puppy occupied for 1,5 hours and then he falls a sleep in the crate.
I'm lucky he is not chasing my old Norwegian forest cat, but Kids he loves to chase, cars he is eye'ing on.
Ow and if you have to leave your home while crate training, turn on some Chopin classic music =) (it works for me) he will sleep then.
My opinion, no hardcore tricks till he learned how to potty, sleep, and walk wit you without using the 'eye'.
Turn twist stuff like that can be learned later on, just do the basics, they learn fast =)
My dog is a lab and border collie mix and she's very smart, very hyper but one heck of a tracker
On our walks she takes me where the deer lay down for the night. She's not very fond of my landlord's cows though lol
They can be amazing trackers! One of my bc's showed me where rodents were getting in the house, very useful! And I have one that is pretty concerned about cows as well.
They are very good at opening doors....
They can be! :)
I want to get a border collie in around a year. I could give him at least a 45min walk per day but I do have school and I’m on a highly competitive track team so I would have that 3 times a week for 4h. My mom would be home for most of the day though but would he have to get more exercise than 45min? I would also go for runs on weekends for around 5-10k
Border Collies do require more exercise and mental stimulation than the average dog. The dog might be wanting a lot of attention from your mom, so it depends on whether she would be willing to do some other things to keep the dog busy. I have one border collie with major separation anxiety and 45 minutes once a day wouldn't be quite enough for him. If you could walk the dog before you go out in the morning, then after school that would help. Also some training classes like doing dog agility once a week are really good for a lot of border collies. It's great you are asking questions and preparing in advance! Good luck!
The Dog Vlog thank you so much this really helped!
Take the dog to the track meets. He’ll show you what real speed is!!!
I really want a border collie but I work a full time job. I got my first border collie when I was 12 and I trained him to go off leash in a field and on our lawn in just 3 weeks at the age of 15 weeks. I work a full time job and I am going to give him 1 hour of field exercise in the morning and 1-2 hours when I come home. I will also be paying a neighbourhood kid to walk my dog around the block and play with him in my backyard for a bit. Do you think my dog will be ok.
It just depends on the individual dog. Some get used to a schedule like that, I have had a couple with separation related issues who would find it hard to cope with being alone that long. But having said that I had an Aussie cross when I was working full time. I walked him in the morning before work, dropped in at lunch, then spent evenings doing things with him, trick training, agility, hikes. He had a full life but it does take a lot of dedication.
How long can you leave it alone?
Mr borter collie is to smart
got mine without knowing the breed.. I feel all the pain but shes my world
Yes, they can be challenging but they do steal our hearts!
I have a rescue Part B.Collie and part Pitbull , He has been a challenge to say the least but i would not trade him for the world.
We’re getting a border collie puppy soon! We already have another dog, and I can say that most of these are for every dog if you don’t put in the time and energy. I’m wondering if it’s right for me? I go to school for 7 hours but I will take it on two walks in the morning, two walks at night, plenty of time for play, a huge budget for toys, treats, etc. I will dedicate tons of time into training. (I already do for my other dog who is a senior chihuahua but he’s very stubborn and has started turning his back to me when training.) I will be extremely tolerant with everything that happens. I’m willing to take this dog to dog parks and dedicate tons of time into socializing, training, decreasing energy, and lots of love and affection. I’m trying to convince my dad to come home for lunch, but that’s not looking too good. Overall, I’ll love this dog sooo much.
I'm finding lately that doing games and exercises can even be more important than walks - especially exercises that help with recall and that make your relationship positive and fun. A few minutes of exercises like that a couple of times a day will help you out a lot!
yess yes yes lol ... amazing! you can dress them up as another dog but, a border collie is a border collie! Love them 18yrs of unconditional love
please don't get one if you are expecting "normal"
Hey! Create video. I don’t know if I should get a border collie ive always wanted one. I can walk him 3 times a day about 20-30 minutes each walk. I was thinking of training for 30 minutes each day. And 1 hour of fetching. Should I get one?
Only you can decide, but I made another video with 6 questions to ask yourself before you get one. Maybe it will help with your decision. th-cam.com/video/6HwrDwc2kc4/w-d-xo.html Good luck!
As a homeschooling family that are always out on adventures I still worry we don't have enough time for them. And we will almost always be with it. Some friends that both work 40 hours a week and aren't sporty recently got one and I really am worried
It just really depends on how dedicated people are to the dog. They are dogs that were bred for work and for endurance and problem solving skills, so it's something to definitely keep in mind. It's always good to really weigh the pros and the cons, since bc's are often a decade and a half commitment. Each individual dog is different too. Thanks for doing your research first. That's a great place to start.
It depends. My collie is on a petty mundane three walks a day schedule in the working week with bigger adventures on weekends. She’s an incredibly chill dog. We don’t ‘hype’ her though. I’m more worried by people playing endless flyball and dog sports who seem to love keeping their collies hyper aroused then complain that they never get tired… oh, they get tired. But owners have to turn them off.
So I have two border collies and I have to say they don't really have any of the flaws you mentioned. Yes they're a bit clingy but I can leave the house and find them happily sleeping in their crates. They have great work ethic but neither of them is obsessed with any particular activity (we do agility and sheep herding). They're rather friendly with other dogs, if they don't like them they would just ignore them and they LOVE people, maybe a little bit too much. They're both mixed lines which means they have both working and show lines in their blood so maybe that's why they're milder and less edgy? Anyway I know some BCs that are exactly like the ones you described and they're not easy to live with at all... so, I don't know, maybe it's luck? Maybe it's all about choosing the right blood lines?
One of my border collies was similar to yours by the sounds of your description. She loved people, wasn’t edgy, and could have an “off” button, although she was always up for work or training. The border collie I grew up with was pretty stable too. I’ve had 3 others all from different lines and they’ve each had their own set of quirks. I adore the breed though, even the dogs that are quirky. It’s always good to know the “worst case scenario” if someone with less experience is considering the breed. But they are special dogs for sure. And yes, blood lines can be a factor.
Boarder Collies are just like real kids. They need quality time and quantity of time. If you can do that, then you’re good.
I am the alpha with my dog. She was the best dog ever!
She always waited until I told her it was ok to get out of my truck. I could leave my door opened and she never bolted. She would sit when we walked to a corner and would wait until I said it was ok to cross. I’d hold a treat in front of her face and she would look the other way until I said ok. I lost her last year. I miss her dearly!!
So sorry you lost your dog.
My border collie stares at our cats all the time. We go for five miles walks, well I go for five mile walks. She probably runs about ten miles. However when I get home from a 12 hour shift she harasses me constantly despite having the kids around her all day. It is very sweet, but sometimes I just want to sit down and relax
Sometimes border collies have to be "taught" to relax. I'm currently working on boundary training with my own dogs - you teach them to settle in a specific spot. Sometimes rest is actually what they need if they've had mental and physical activity. And boundary training can actually be a fun and pretty easy game. Basically you pick a "boundary" - a dog bed, a mat, the couch, whatever, and you reward the dog heavily to be on it. At first you can do it as a kind of game. Then while you are sitting and relaxing, you calmly treat the dog while on the boundary at intervals that eventually can get longer and longer. It really helps!
@@TheDogVlog that is good advice. I'm currently trying to teach her to put her toys away. The one time she was successful she decided to remove the toy from the basket immediately and place it on the ground.
John Morrison they can definitely learn to put things away! th-cam.com/video/fTEnI5ee8k0/w-d-xo.html
Ya... Sally got into the garbage, had catbox surprises... and got a stomach upset in my truck on a camping trip🤮! She ate my food off my plate when I left it unattended... and she was very sensitive to loud voices ...and died and left my heart broken in a million pieces 😭❤💔
They tend to do that at the end... Sally was definitely a special dog who got to experience love.
@@TheDogVlog Thanks.❤
I will still get it
Wow I didn't know they had OCD can some of these traits be fixed or taught like ocd or anxiety?
There are definitely things you can do to help anxiety or OCD. The relaxation protocol is one exercise you can do - there are audio recordings of it online. Also boundary and crate training - making a mat, a crate, or a dog bed into a great place by rewarding the dog when on it. Even noticing stillness and relaxation and rewarding that with a small treat can be helpful.
BC gang!?
I wonder if a BC has a "OFF switch" you need to teach them to be calm
Yes, so many need to learn calm and don't know how to settle on their own easily.
Border collie is my dream pet we live in a calm not loud place but in a static with is big field no fences and a static might not be big enough it has no fences so probably not a good home for a dog so my dad won't let me get one
i have 2 cats and 1 dog with 5 kids and parents but im really the only one that does anything with the cats or dog and im thinking about getting a border collie do u think i should
They are a big commitment! If there is a lot of action going on, some can be reactive to movement and may even nip. They have a lot of energy to burn and some do require extra attention and training, so it's best to really ask yourself if you have the time to give the dog the attention he or she needs. Good you are thinking it over. Good luck in your decision.
*I can live with that..*
Perfect! They are an amazing breed, for the right people. :)
LOl, i am on my 4th rescue collie. and will soon have my heart broken again.
They do tend to do that!
Before ‘Mouse’ I had a retriever ! laid back placid water loving easy going friend !! Enter Mouse ! Intense!! Smart !! Loves Michael Jackson and dancing any music goes grab a toy to dance ! I can’t leave him he would have a melt down !! In the car he’s the navigator ! If I change route bounces up and down ... wrong way you’re going the wrong way !! 👀🙈 try’s to round me up watching my every move ! Like having you’re own bodyguard !!! Iam watched 24 /7 ! I love him so much ! But no I would not get another of this breed because Iam not energetic enough ! And to be honest I feel mean he hasn’t got a job! !! He’s excellent with my two cats never an issue !
Yes border collies can be a shock to the system. lol
Greetings! I am a Border Collie owner and I love your channel! We are thinking of adding a second to our pack. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Our first Border Collie is a 3 yr. old boy named Baxter John. We have the opportunity to add a little girl who is presently 10 weeks. We have two cats and an older Jack Russel Terrier who is 14.
I currently have one 17 year old cat, a 10 year old BC boy, a 2 year old BC and a 6 month old. I am kept busy, let's say. lol They all basically get along. There is more management involved, especially with puppies and adolescent dogs. It all depends on how much time you have to dedicate. Hard to know if all the personalities will like each other, and when they don't, it's more management. I have a puppy playlist that I started that you could also check out: th-cam.com/play/PLvWPnPJH_XxwkjqoWIMJu2K6RvXI28uBj.html
Our bc is wonderful but takes a lot of work
I don't think I have the energy for a Border Collie :-)
Maybe it's why I'm tired a lot. lol
They’re definitely a high maintenance creature. Aeon is a minimum of 3 hours a day of different things. One hour of high energy play. One hour of intense training an hour of goofing around and then just hanging out. I’m lucky I can take mine to work. We’re never separated.
@@michaellawrence6677 Yes..! I do not think that there is a breed that comes more close to ówning a kid' then a BC. I also think that a BC needs more 'time out' then most people think. Creating too many stimuli also gets them too excited.
Help my Border Collie is soo smart and doesn’t have an off button either I don’t mind we go for walks a lot live by a lake and we are pretty active my big issue is he thinks my children Are sheep if I leave the room he thinks he’s in charge and gets to nipping them and bossing them around I can’t get hm to stop if me or hubby are around he’s super obedient and awesome the second he’s alone with the kids whole other animal he’s seems to have a SUPER STRONG Herding instinct....HELP it’s getting to the point I can’t leave them alone in a different room ever my oldest is 12 and he still nips at her...he has separation anxiety so putting him outside while everyone is inside stresses him out as you shared in the videos he is like my other child also and loves to be around us 24/7 like he literally follows me to the bathroom and waits...how can I redirect the herding Instinct he gets a lot of training time with my eldest he lives to play search and a lot of mental games and good old fashion fetch but I don’t know how to deal with his drive to herd
I responded to your other comment in "How to Keep a Border Collie Occupied" - check that one out. It really seems like crate rest, crate games and boundary games would benefit your dog a ton! Also you can look up "relaxation protocol", this requires about 10 minutes a day for a couple of weeks but it can help you get started in the right direction. Good luck!
If you cannot unconditionally love ... do not get a dog ... they all have personality... but they love unconditionally... they will
I haven't had a border collie before but I have a sheltie laying next to me (Right after my cat died she started doing that) I think that me and my family could handle a border collie-
Shelties can have quite a bit of energy too.
My pup is a little scared of dogs, she’s only young so we are trying to train her to be more calm around dogs, is there anything you recommend for us to do to help her be more chill around other dogs 🐶
Check & see if you have a local dog club ( with agility training). BC's love it & 90% of the dogs there will be BC's or Aussies. The other dogs are there, but not on top of each other. Try to go early to help set up the course. Others are usually there with their dogs, and they tend to play a little before the classes. No pressure on the dogs-they can either mix & play, or just watch. It's non threatening (at least at our club) & should help your pup get used to being around other dogs on neutral territory.
Sometimes doing different kinds of confidence building away from other dogs to begin wtih can be a good start for a dog that gets really amped up around other dogs. I will be posting more ideas for this later, but doing any of the training in this playlist could help: th-cam.com/play/PLvWPnPJH_XxzSPL5i38P2u1R-kp0FKkr7.html
i recently got a border collie and he is very cute, i dont have much space in my house and my parents are thinking of taking him away because we cant make him "work" or have a lot of attention, he sometimes gets agressive and never gets tired even tho i walk him 3x a day. What should i do?
You should give the dog more mental activity outdoors or practice dog sports such as freesbee, agility...
Trick training and games, including scent work are good for mental exercise.
I have had two border collie crosses and would never consider another dog that wasn't at least part bc. But a purebred one - I don't think I can give it the life it deserves.
They are such neat dogs but definitely can be a handful!
We just adopted 2 Boarder Collies, they are sisters. They are best friends. My wife and I are our keeping them very animated playing with them every day. They are now just 12 weeks old. My question is when should we start agility classes.
It depends on the class. Some agility trainers do puppy classes that don't involve jumps or contact equipment. To do a full agility class most dogs should be at least a year to a year and a half old. There is a lot of general training you can do that is not high impact though and will help in all areas. :)
There is almost as many warning videos against getting a border collie as many as against getting a belgian malinois.
Well, that got me intrigued, I like a challenge.
So I got them both, so far doing really well and they became great friends.
Nowhere near as problematic or hard as presented in these videos. These videos bring a lot of biased information, there are many people that are very nervous and have their own problems and their dogs are like that. Everything triggers them. So don't listen to all of them. Study the breed and make your own mind up.
I want a border collie and I am prepared to give it a lot of mental and physical stimulation and attention while I am at home. However, I still go to school for about 8 hours a day, so I sometimes wonder if it would be selfish from me to get a border collie :(
Yes, it would be very selfish. No dog should have to stay alone for over 8h.
It really depends on the specific dog, in my opinion. I worked an 8:30 to 5 day for many years but took my dog for a walk in the morning and my evenings were all about training and exercising my dog. I did lots of classes with him and trick training. He did not ever give me an evening off, so keep that in mind. :)
My dog was pretty independent minded and could handle some alone time. But once I came home, the day began for him! He had a good life, but if you have no other support, it is a very big commitment. Good luck with your choice and keep well.
I really want a border collie, but I don't know where to get one. Got any ideas?
There are border collie rescues - I would start there, and talk to others locally who own border collies to get their opinions. It's good to ask a lot of questions and if you deal with a breeder don't be afraid to ask about the dog's parents' temperament history, including whether they have they ever bitten anyone.
We got ours from a dairy farmer. His parents are actual working dogs. They're in charge of about 60 cows in the pasture, so he's all BC, no doubt. We live in a rural area, but don't have cattle or sheep. When we're walking & he sees some, he knows he's supposed to do something, but he's not sure exactly what (never had any hearding training), but he's turning into a great agility dog. Also, like she says on "Dog Vlog". you can do a rescue. A lot of people get BC's & don't realize what they're getting into (honestely, we didn't either), so you might be able to help one in need.j
Thanks. So true. Borders for sure are not the right dog for many.
You are welcome. They are a great dog for the right person who knows some of the breed tendency and is ready to have an engaging canine partner. :) Thanks for commenting.
Border collie. Do NOT get one unless someone is at home with it every day, willing to spend almost every hour playing with it, training it and loving it. As well as exercise, they do need a fair bit but not as much as some people say. They are literally like a small child and are as intelligent. This is not a joke. I had absolutely no idea when I got my BC that she would dominate my life and be so hard work BUT be the most rewarding and wonderful creature I could ever have the luck to share my life with. I never knew that a dog could actually try to imitate speech, knows what you are thinking and feeling and can understand a pretty big vocabulary. Say squirrels or cats to my BC and she is off, looking up a tree for sqirrels, down the road or out the window for the cats. She is adorable and wonderful, when she was a puppy she literally glued herself to my leg and wouldn't leave me alone. I wish at the time I'd understood why, it is the loyalty to humans. She still hates me leaving her alone and goes nuts if I go out for a couple of hours, in a nice way. She is awesome but they are not a dog for the feeble minded or hearted!
my border collie has SEVERE separation anxiety. I work from home so great, but they need lots of attention.
I have one like this as well, it can definitely be challenging.
Well have you considered that the fact that you work from home and always with him is why your border collie has SEVERE separation anxiety? I’d be like that too if my mom was always around me
@@neoesm i haven't ALWAYS worked from home. my dog is 12. Now I work from home. Have you considered not being rude to starngers?
@@goldiefatale People who haven't had a dog that has severe separation anxiety have a hard time understanding that it's not as simple as just leaving the dog on their own. In some cases dogs will self harm, or the longer on their own the more vocal they can sometimes become. If the people that criticize and judge were living next door to a dog non-stop barking and scratching itself bloody to get out of a crate, they would likely make other types of judgments too. Don't let it get you down. People like you, who stick with challenging dogs are, in my opinion, the best kind of people!
So I shouldn't get one. I live in an apartment and was willing to take it to several walks a week with some exercise and park games, but still I don't think it can be enough, given the apartment life. I had a Golden in an apartment but he was extremely lazy when indoors, daily walks and weekend parks were enough for him, but a Bc is kind of another level...
BC’s are often pretty drivey so training and exercise is super important. Every dog is unique - some border collies are easier than others - but some can definitely have their quirks!