Things You Should Know about Border Collies - Part 3

[@sharmisthamondal8316]

1st!! He looks so pretty in his specs like a professor👨‍🏫. Love the three pups.

[@TheDogVlog]

I thought the glasses suited his personality. :D Thank you.

[@sharmisthamondal8316]

@@TheDogVlog welcome ❣

[@kirkiecookie]

Thank you for your honesty! So many people get dogs and dont really think about everything they should consider before getting it. I think education around this or at least gentle reminders are so important. It SHOULD be a huge decision to get a dog. It SHOULD be a huge commitment that someone is ready to make. Theres nothing wrong with not being ready for the commitment, but I think reminding folks of everything they need to be ready to commit to or even let go of is important. Every dog owner that goes in without the energy or time for the dog is just setting the dog up for a pretty sad life :( Also outside of exercise and training I really think folks need to realize its about spending tons of time with your dog. They were bred to help us and be with us, so its so important that they get to do that! Especially for dogs that were bred to work! They want to work all day by your side, not sit by themselves. My advice for people is to get a dog once youre comfortable with them be a dog. Are you worried about barking? Worried about reactivity? Worried about time commitment? If so, then just wait until maybe they feel differently (i.e., I understand why doggie does X,Y,Z and I dont let it bother me or take it out on the doggie. Its something we can work on together. It is my responsibility to show doggie how to behave in this silly human society and cant wait to work on this together!)

[@TheDogVlog]

Great comment and I totally agree. Dogs are dogs, and it's us that expects them to "fit" in our world and so we really shouldn't be too surprised when they bark, fret, have reactions, need companionship and mental/physical stimulation. I have had many wonderful times with my dogs but equally I have worked VERY hard to build relationships and at times conquering certain struggles can take lots of time, self-discipline and consistency. Films and video sometimes make having a dog look like it's all wonderful, but it is a constant investment of energy and strategy when a dog has struggles. Determination, optimism, willingness to be humbled by what we don't know, and not allowing others' judgments (about our dogs or our training) defeat us - those qualities help us have the amazing dog/human relationships that most of us seek. Thank you for your thoughts.

[@Margie1951]

I loved you and your fantastic I won hundred percent agree with you keep up the good work and I love that channel so let’s all have fun!Making a BC life a better one! Willow

[@MissBiolala]

Thank you so much for your channel. You're the first dog trainer who actually talks about real issues and made me understand that I'm not doing anything wrong and it does take a lot of work! My 2yro Welsh collie is the smartest, sweetest dog but after he was attacked by other dogs he has started showing aggressive behavior towards other dogs. I feel helpless at times, I've been working with him every day for the past 2 years and he has learned so much, and yet some days absolutely nothing works. Thank you so much for your channel, you're the only one i feel understands the challenges i face! I would like to have suggestions on how to disengage my dog from barking at other dogs.

[@TheDogVlog]

It really does take patience and small consistent steps. Take a look at the video about loose leash walking - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWTOhGiEfsuAmM0 This is something you can work on every day that will help your dog to disengage. In the meantime, and I know this can be hard, but try to keep your dog away from new dogs as you build up confidence. My dog Skene is similar and also had some unfortunate incidents with other dogs as a young pup. So I go to quiet places where there are no dogs nearby and work on the loose leash walking exercises as he gains confidence. Also, lots and lots of mark and treating - watch this video for some tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrYYpKbg7yLpdU As your dog gains confidence and learns more and more to disengage, the other dogs won't be so scary for him. I know it seems like forever but suddenly it's like a lightbulb turns on. Skene is 100 times better than he was a year ago, and I feel confident that one day he will be able to totally disengage from other dogs. It's like putting a little into a bank account every day and one day suddenly you realize there is a lot there! It pays off.

[@Prof_Teen]

I loved your intro and thumbnail omg

[@chezzyg8659]

I love border collies very deeply but because we're at work alot we don't have 1 but we dog sit for my friend who has a gsd and a bc and my brother has a bc so we still get our puppy love and I still get to train them

[@seewind]

Love your videos - answered many of my questions as I explore getting a BC puppy. Been a dog owner for over 30 years (Terriers) and loved them but looking to get a more active dog to play outdoors. I have a 30 acre park behind our home that I walk my dogs in all the time. Typically 2 walks of about 45-60 min each day year round. Questions: If you take your BC off leash during a walk will they stay with you or run off. My terriers stay with me - no issues. Question - if you walk / run / play frisbee with the BC 2 hours a day, will this eliminate or reduce destructive behaviors.(barking / chewing)... or do you need to have a full time job for them 24 X 7? Question - we help with day care for a couple of our young grand kids (10 months, 3 years). Can the BC be trained not to herd the young children...or do you recommend not getting a BC at all? If no BC (because of the young children)... how about a Bordoodle mix ? Appreciate your insight.

[@TheDogVlog]

Sorry for the late response - BC's are all individuals, most have to be trained to stay close and some, like my youngest Raven, want to naturally stay at a distance because he was bred for distance herding. As for exercise, they don't need a full time job - they do need mental and physical stimulation and also teaching calm games and exercises can be important for them too. I need to do some videos on boundary games since learning calmness is also important for BCs just like exercise and thinking games. As for children, some BCs live happily with children, but also it depends on the children. Some management can be expected with any dog and child. So if the children are calm and give the dog space, and the dog is relatively easy going it can work fine. If the dog is nervous and the kids are loud, active and overhandle the dog it could be a problem. I'm not sure a Borderdoodle would be any different, it depends on the individual dog. I hope that helps.

[@kingleonidas6560]

How do I socialize a border? Because i am going to get one

[@robertsandberg2246]

"Get into good trouble." - John Lewis. 13:30

[@TheDogVlog]

Sounds like wise words. ❤️

[@starskywalkies9506]

Hi I am adopting a 10 month old collie in a week, is there anything specific I should look out for at this stage ?

[@martydodson5820]

doggie trail mix

[@wendyhere7204]

Thanks again for the video! I saw another video with that socialization pie chart and it's great information :) Not sure about the original source though. I also have another question. I love both freestyle frisbee and scent and detection work and would really like to do both when the pup I'm on the waiting list for is old enough. People kind of discourage doing scent and detection work with a border collie though, because they instinctively depend on their eyes so much for their herding work. What do you think about this?

[@TheDogVlog]

I say go for it! My dogs enjoy scent work, and doing scent work can truly be transformative for dogs who are shy, or lack confidence in other ways. A border collie can never have too many skills. Even though border collies seems like they can physically do anything, I see a lot of BC's who get injured from too much intense physical activity. It's good to have balance, and scent work can be also great as a calming activity. It's fun too!

[@wendyhere7204]

@@TheDogVlog Thank you so much! That's great to hear :)

[@michaellawrence6677]

So I may have misunderstood you. Making dog food means making food for your dog? Not making your dog food… oh, oh…😏

[@TheDogVlog]

I wondered if it could come across that way... ! I don't eat humans or dogs either. ;) But my dogs are very well fed. :)

[@michaellawrence6677]

@@TheDogVlog I’m just being me... as always you’re as correct and thoughtful in your teachings as I’ve come to expect.

[@TheDogVlog]

@@michaellawrence6677 Really appreciate that. Thank you.

[@brittaisraelsen4152]

awesome video I look forward to the next one:)

[@TheDogVlog]

Thanks for watching and commenting. :)