I have been reading the boards here since last October when I drove to Oklahoma from New York to pick up my border collie pup.
She is now 8 months old and I do not know how i managed without her. I wish that I had the time to blog or write down all the amazing and sometimes hard transistions we have hard. I new what i was in for and still do. I think so many people who purchase the most amazing looking puppies just need to have patience and time to spend because it is has been so worth it. In New York there are many BC's looking for homes from about 4-6 months old. Funny that was when my pup began to get way to busy. (LOL).
Border Collie's Too much for some.
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frisbeegirl
, Apr 13 2012 06:48 PM
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 06:48 PM
Robin
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:08 PM
Robin
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:15 PM
Welcome! This is a great place to share, ask questions, and learn so that you and your dog may continue to progress, and you can channel that energy and intelligence.
Many pups wind up in shelters as soon as that baby cuteness is outgrown, and the energy and demands of a youngster are not satisfied in a constructive manner.
Best wishes!
Many pups wind up in shelters as soon as that baby cuteness is outgrown, and the energy and demands of a youngster are not satisfied in a constructive manner.
Best wishes!
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
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"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 14 April 2012 - 12:12 AM
Heck, Hampsters (yes I know it is spelled hamsters but I just really wanted to do it 
) are too much for some people.
Good luck with your girl.
) are too much for some people. Good luck with your girl.
Blimpie, Belle and Thor! Nothing but trouble!
Good thing that I thrive on trouble!
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Posted 15 April 2012 - 01:01 AM
I've got a 4 and 1/2 month old male and today he started to lunge at passing cars on our walk. Just a week ago he was afraid of them.
It's also quite a sight to see him do his "zoomies". Usually before bedtime he will just fly around our house ping ponging off the furniture. Playing with an empty 2 liter plastic soda bottle will usually trigger these. We just sit back and enjoy it because soon after he's done he's all set for his crate. Ya gotta love border collies.
It's also quite a sight to see him do his "zoomies". Usually before bedtime he will just fly around our house ping ponging off the furniture. Playing with an empty 2 liter plastic soda bottle will usually trigger these. We just sit back and enjoy it because soon after he's done he's all set for his crate. Ya gotta love border collies.
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Posted 15 April 2012 - 06:06 AM
This is a behavior that you want to deal with right now, before it becomes a bad habit and a real problem.I've got a 4 and 1/2 month old male and today he started to lunge at passing cars on our walk. Just a week ago he was afraid of them.
Try using the search function to find some of the numerous topics that have addressed this issue. You will find it worthwhile, I am sure.
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 15 April 2012 - 08:40 AM
This is a behavior that you want to deal with right now, before it becomes a bad habit and a real problem.
Try using the search function to find some of the numerous topics that have addressed this issue. You will find it worthwhile, I am sure.
Thanks. I'm new to this site so there's lots to see around here. My first border went through the same thing when he was young. I will do a search.
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Posted 15 April 2012 - 12:02 PM
If you don't find the information you need (and there have been lots of topics on this and similar issues), please post in the General section about this problem so that people can give you good feedback now, before it becomes ingrained.Thanks. I'm new to this site so there's lots to see around here. My first border went through the same thing when he was young. I will do a search.
Sue Rayburn - Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, but not the brightest firefly in the jar.
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
Celt, Megan, and Dan
"When the chips are down, watch where you step."
"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything." - author unknown
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 01:04 PM
I second this! We've been working with Colby every single day since November on her car lunging/herding. She's come extremely far, but she's still not perfect. I only wish I had started working on it the first time I noticed it. It takes BCs absolutely no time to learn (and sometimes obsess over) something you don't want them to do!If you don't find the information you need (and there have been lots of topics on this and similar issues), please post in the General section about this problem so that people can give you good feedback now, before it becomes ingrained.
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 07:36 AM
So glad that you brought this up. My 3 1/2 month old just started giving the eye to cars on our walk...wasn't sure how much was normal. Will do a search! Janice
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