JimB

Keeping it sane - one dog and one cat. Would like another Border if the right one came along. No issues to mention. The dog did corral the cat onto the coffee table once, and kept him pinned up there for a few minutes, until I made him stop. The hissing sounds seemed to indicate that the cat didn't appreciate being herded. They get along fine now and can be left alone with no worries.

Generally, they are 25-50 lbs. (assuming they aren't over weight).

Same as adult. I use Evo.

I guess editing a post is not an option on this forum. I use "wait" for my "stop where you are and don't move" command. As someone else pointed out, it has been a life saver - quite literally.

"Get in the car", or "Get in the truck." "With me" if I want him out of the vehicle, but don't want him taking off. "That'll do" for a general release into a safe environment.

^^^This^^^

1) Coming to you when called should feel like he just won the lottery. Give him treats, make a big to-do, really high praise - if you don't feel foolish, you're probably not giving him enough praise. Make sure to call him at random times. If calling him to you usually results in fun time being over, there's a disincentive to come. And of course, never call him to you when he has done something that you are going to scold him for - coming when called is always a positive experience, no matter how frustrated you are with him. 2) His prey drive may be a little weak at 3 months. Use treats to encourage him to go that last bit. I find that most dogs will do cartwheels for bacon bits. Try treating him to get him to return all of the way. When he gets a little older and the prey drive is a little stronger, you can back up as he approaches you with the ball. This will help him to bring it all of the way back to you. HTH

He's a house pet, so it's bath time every couple of weeks. He'll hop in the tub and turn around on command. Doesn't mean that he is a fan of the whole process, but he tolerates it rather well. The nails never need trimmed (other than dew claws) so we don't do that very often. Never have professionally groomed him, but I have been thinking about it. I saw his sister recently, after she had been to the groomer, and she really did look nice.

Neither am I, and I've learned a lot from his books/shows. I agree with your approach and appreciate what you have posted. No trainer has all of the answers and we must remember that what has worked for others may or may not work in our case. Seek knowledge from many sources, but only use what makes sense and works for you and your dog. I'm glad your BC is responding to your efforts.

Don't sweat it - you have a great idea. The majority of shelters/dogs/new owners could benefit from volunteers providing breed specific information.