Got Bad Weather? Try Indoor Games for Herding Breed Dogs Bad weather doesn’t always keep us from doing our jobs, but a rainy day is a total washout for our urban herding dogs. Skipping daily activities that flex their…
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Sit-up is the Perfect Beginner’s Trick Teaching tricks to your dog is a wonderful bonding and learning experience. There are many fun things to learn and try in trick training – the sky is the limit! Sit-up is a great party…
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Watch Tex Become the 2015 Agility Champion Tex, a Border Collie from New Jersey, took home the 2015 Westminster Agility Champion title. Watch as he speeds through the course with ease and his handler’s joyous reaction at the end. …
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The Toxin Concerns Unique to Herding Breeds that You Need to Know About Exposure to various poisons and toxins is of concern to all dog fanciers. The top threats include both human and pet medications – usually accidental poisonings due…
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A Family Dog or A Guard Dog? – or Both! German Shepherd Dogs are the chameleons of the dog world. We see them on the news sniffing out contraband, as GSDs are a favorite breed of police K9 units, and…
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A common question from many proud owners with a new herding breed dog litter is, “what is the correct age to start training?” Starting either too early or too late can negatively impact the dog’s ability to reach its…
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Gaining Your Dog’s Attention: Working with the Distracted Dog Distractions are all over the world; everywhere you go, there is something awesome for your dog to see, smell and interact with. So how do you gain your dog’s attention? There are…
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All Herding Breed Dogs Have A Herding Instinct … Or So I Thought! How It Began When my Pembroke Welsh Corgi was 18 months old, I brought her to an event sponsored by a local herding dog association…
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Wildlife Control K-9 Protects Airport Runway from Birds Piper, a Border Collie K-9 from Michigan, proudly protected airport runways at Traverse City Airport (Cherry Capital Airport) by ensuring they are free from birds, which can become a threat to pilots during…
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As a Border Collie Pet Parent, Be Aware of These Common Illnesses Ah, the Border Collie … the breed most known for their extreme intelligence and high drive. Not to mention their loyalty and high trainability, which make them excellent…
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