very least , someone who works from home and goes on daily hikes , cycles or runs , with plenty of outdoor activity on the weekend . Short daily walks and games of “ fetch ” are just not going to be enough to keep a border collie happy .
TRAINING
Because of their herding instincts , they ’ re protective of their family and territory , so they make really good watchdogs . They are friendly with people and other pets , but should be socialised early to get them to be friendly to strangers too . If they don ’ t have proper behavioural training , they could have a tendency to nip at the heels of
strangers , try to herd the children and other pets in the house , and run after cars and bicycles .
The good news is that they are very trainable , learn quickly and respond well to praise . You might say they are “ people pleasers ” as they don ’ t like to be scolded and always want to make their owner happy . They can therefore be trained to behave in a certain way , and to perform a huge variety of tasks .
COMMON BORDER COLLIE HEALTH PROBLEMS
As with many thoroughbred dogs , some border collies are predisposed to certain issues , including hip dysplasia and early-onset deafness . Depending on the lineage , they can