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I really appreciate this message board. You guys are so much help. Border Collies are very rare in my area, and my previous experience has been with German Shephards. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on to help in this quest. I have continued to train her basic commands at home, she has excellant recall. The only trouble we have is heeling. We are new to this area, but I think I have found a better trainer who has alot more experience with Border Collies. We start in Jan. I just felt the other trainer was not patient enough. Sadie is a very soft touch and does not take well to rough handling, which was that trainers method. If Ive learned anything about Border Collies...its be patient! Thanks again Bill and Val.

Thanks Val. I will try those. She did a little better today. She seems to go on sensory overload when we go for a walk. Shes so distracted by every noise. She was in obedience training at 6 months, but the trainer said she was too imature and to wait. She said this was common for border collies, which I must say I have never read. I think it irritated the trainer that Sadie (my dog) tried to herd all the smaller dogs. Her herding instinct is so strong! Thanks again for the help.

I have a one year old female border collie. she is doing well in training except for heeling. Ive never had this much trouble getting a dog to heel. Help!!!!!!