border collie 101, about the breed
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- in todays video we look at the border collie breed as a hole. we will explore the breed as both a working dog and as a pet, we cover some of the history behind the breed and we look at the care and requirements of the border collie as well as some inside info on how i keep my own dogs and the reasoning behind certain thing like kennels and feeding routines.
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I live in the US. I used to foster dogs and the one I ended up adopting was a rescue border collie. She was puppy milled. She didn't have any drive to herd and was so small nome of her babies made it (partly due to neglect and not providing proper nutrients to a pregnant dog). They were planning on putting her down when i got the call from one of the family members and she was brought to me. When I first got her she was so skinny and small. I almost thought she was a puppy or a little coyote. She had never seen the outside of a cage. Poor girl didn't even know what grass felt like until we let her into her new yard. She will watch the live stock guardian dogs do their job and be perfectly content resting on the porch spending time resting for the first time in the past 5 years of her life. I've had her for about 2 years now. Best companion I've ever had, incredibly smart, oddly well behaved and well mannered on her own. She finally got the confidence to be who she needed to be. I'm just glad I got to give her the chance to be a dog and live life running and playing and working that big brain of hers with tricks and commands, she's always eager to learn and will even tell me when it's time to go practice training. Best decision I ever made adopting her.😊
Many years ago, my brother got a Border Collie -- while he lived in a rural area, he did not have work for the dog to do, and just as you described, it was not a happy situation for either the dog or my brother. I also heard a shepherd (here in the U.S.) talking about how bored Border Collies got if they were just pets.They're brilliant and wonderful but not built for being at home all day.
People who are either not familiar and educated with the breed or the ones who want them because of their physical ability and being the most intelligent dog is selfish.
My last dog was a rescued Border Collie pup. He was the best dog I have ever had; highly intelligent, loyal, intuitive and deeply loving. That said he needed at least three hours of exercise a day, running free and Frisbee ( he was brilliant at it). I wouldn't recommend a BC unless you are prepared to put a lot of work into them but if you do, they are diamonds.
I like that you said "a bored dog will discover what the inside of your couch looks like".Another great video!
The research scientists of the Canidae family.
Thank you! 😊
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I 😂 at that too.
Sean takes good care of those dogs and Stacey takes good care of Sean. Look how good he looks!! Shiny coat, clear eyes and fresh-looking skin. Good job Stacey!!
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Hahahahah
Kris Canada
Clear skin.
@@daniellewatson8352 Yes, clear skin. free of blemishes.
Yep both dogs and the 2 two hoomans too
Love Sean's Scottish accent and his willingness to share his life with us. This is a very interesting look into a different lifestyle, which is so wholesome and good too. Love to Sean and his amazing dogs !❤❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it
I don't live in the city, only a suburb with countryside nearby. My BC girls and boy got plenty of exercise, great nutition, play, toys, baths and grooming when needed, sleep, and socialising with other dogs and humans, and of course, LOVE. JackBNimble and BoPeep stayed outside and had beautiful thick coats. His mother was a Diabetic service dog for me and Gypsy Rose Lee was also learning to take over her job. Only once did I got busy and did my Gypsy get destructive. I just temporarily banned her off my bed and let her snooze with her cousin/BFF Bo Peep. They lived 13.11 and older over the years.
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Like your accent also Sean and say 'eh' for every fourth word😂🇦🇺
Hi Sean, thank you so much for this channel! It does a heart good watching a BC move! I'm Lakota (Sioux) Native American. Too many people don't truly enjoy the beauty of open grasslands, the wholesomeness of our animals. Too many in my country 🇺🇸 think work is a bad 4-letter word. 😁
I've had 2 Border Collies now. After my first, I rescued a Queensland Heeler. I just couldn't stand living without the intelligence and beauty of a BC. Thus, number 2 was added. May I ask, Sean, what kind of food do you give your BCs?
Thanks again, and may God bless you and your family.
If I were a dog I’d be wagging my tail every time a video came out from Sean Stacey and the pack 😂
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I'm not a dog but I get excited everytime a video comes out. 😄
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Me too.
@@daniellewatson8352 lol I'm totally hooked and my Aussie pup could care less.
Great video Sean!!!
I’ve owned 4 dogs over 30 years and we’ve had a BC for the past 7 years and he’s like no other breed!!! Easy to train, singular loyalty, only requires brushing and very entertaining! A day doesn’t go by when he doesn’t make us laugh!! The first year of puppyhood was challenging but once we figured it out, it came together. Our schedules allow us to give him mental stimulation 3 times a day plus a walk! You’re very right when you said that “mental stimulation leads to exercise” not sure how but it does! We are an active outdoor family (especially winter) so he is a perfect fit! They love meeting new people but they also want to chase cars, trucks and buses so off leash on streets is forbidden!
Thanks again for all your videos!❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
_Herd_ cars, trucks and buses. They like to _herd_ them. 😁
Seriously though. Do they exhibit herding behavior around people and other animals like cats and other dogs?
@@blindleader42 Yes, they will. This can be curbed with proper training, at least for the most part. There are several BCs around where I live, who are extremely
Sorry, computer glitch! There are several BCs around where I live who are extremely well trained.
My sons herds me to the door at walk times
@@blindleader42mein Border Collie zeigt Hüteverhalten nur bei Tieren. Als er das erste mal eine große Schafherde gesehen hat war er sofort ganz dicht am Boden und hat instinktiv begonnen Richtung Herde zu schleichen.
Ich fand das sehr beeindruckend. Mittlerweile ist er 7Jahre und zeigt dieses Verhalten kaum noch, aber Schaffe sind immer sehr interessant.
Laufen wir an einer Herde vorbei folgt er auf jedes Wort sofort in Sekunden, Besser wie in jeder anderen Situation und er folgt wirklich sehr gut.
Was mich auch immer wieder beeindruckt sind meine Pfiff Kommandos, die funktionieren wirklich am Besten .
Er läuft bei Spaziergängen immer Frei, außer an Straßen, und er ist über mehrere hundert Meter abrufbar. Ich bin immer sehr beeindruckt wie gut wir auf Distanz zusammen arbeiten können. Ist natürlich nichts im Vergleich zu den arbeitenden Border Collies, aber dafür, dass es mein erster Hund ist und ich ihm alles selbst beigebracht habe ist das wirklich super. Er lernt einfach extrem schnell und mit so wahnsinnig viel Begeisterung.
Ich liebe Border Collies einfach ❤
I'm retired and have 2 BC sisters that are about 3 now. I've also got a few old brush goats they help me with. Their favorite outdoor activity is watching the goats through the fence. I taught one to open the door because I was constantly needing to let a dog in or out as I have other pets too. She is the doggy doorman now and is happy to do it. I do need to keep the door locked if I don't want them let in or out for some reason. I have 2 grandkids living with me and I taught the dogs to go get them up before school. The boys wake up happier when the dogs get them up. My husband died a couple years ago and after his obituary came out people started prowling around and stealing things. The dogs sleep inside and once in the middle of the night a man actually came in the backdoor. The collies were almost a year old and had both been spayed the day before so they were on drugs and wearing cones that night. They turned into a couple Cujo clones and ran that man out and back over the fence in a flash. They sounded so vicious I was even kinda scared of them. My over all favorite thing about them is their ability to get along with other animals. I've never had any problem with them trying to chase or hurt the chickens or cats or anything. We have one chicken that will come on the porch and eat some dog food at feeding time and the collies sit and wait until the hens done. It's funny because they always look guilty while the chicken eats like maybe they think they should do something about it but they don't know what to do. I've been around various types of collies my entire life and wouldn't want to ever be without one. Like all collies, border collies are great.
That’s great
Interesting facts and suggestions, a learning opportunity ! For us.
More videos on working gun dogs, the breeds mostly used currently used in Scotland.
Lastly how to train dogs not to hassle sheep.!
Thank you very much, greetings from Zimbabwe
My Border Collies worked as search and rescue dogs - they were wonderful and 2 years ago we actually found and rescued a missing person.
I live in the country and they got/get lots of exercise as well.
Working collies are happy collies. They are so easy to train and eager to work.
Sounds like a good life for them
@@seanthesheepman5845 yes, 2 of them have gone over the 🌈, George is almost 10 and retired from SAR end of last year. 😁 He has some knee troubles but still loves a good run.
He doesn‘t need late night call outs in the forest anymore. Well, he would still give it his all but it‘s not good for his joints anymore.
He enjoys retirement though. I‘m a teacher and he comes with me to school sometimes. Lots of treats and cuddles 😁.
I appreciate your fair and concise summary of the Border Collie breed. Well done.
Sehr guter Vortrag. Menschen, die in Städten wohnen, sollten dieses Video unbedingt sehen.
Du kannst einen Border auch in der Stadt halten. Es kommt doch am Ende darauf an, wie du ihn beschäftigst. Wichtig finde ich, dass er Freilauf hat sobald er zuverlässig abrufbar ist oder dass er anderweitig rennen kann. Wenn man dazu dann einen Hundesport betreibt oder Trick Training macht ist ein Border auch in einer Stadtwohnung glücklich und zufrieden.
@@jenniferjelen4979 Ich habe nichts anderes gesagt. Es bricht mir das Herz, die vielen Hunde zu sehen, die von Baumscheibe zu Baumscheibe "Gassi" gehen.
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Absolutely.
Sehr richtig
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Beautiful dogs - we had a BC when I was a child. She had a job alright, she was looking after me. She was with me throughout my childhood - hardly ever left my side. I was heartbroken when she died aged 14 when I was thirteen. Best girl. I've had dogs since and love all dogs but she was a special girl, no mistake.
My daughter lost her Collie last year, the dog was twenty years old, it was a terrible loss , but we've got great memories.
You never forget them, they are with you forever. All special in their own ways, may seem mad but my past collies still visit me in my dreams.
You'll love them or they'll drive you crazy. Once read from an old hand that they will make whatever they do into their work even if they don't have sheep. My first was chosen by the owner who thought her disposition would make her a good companion. He was right. Life's circumstances made her my constant companion. She had two litters. Most puppies sold except two so I ended up, quite happily, with three. My husband worked away for long periods but I never worried about living out of town on my own. The last died at 16 a few years ago and I miss the click behind me. If you don't like a dog constantly moving, constantly circling, being exuberant, having a sharp bark and not always welcoming of strangers. Don't get a BC. They are not lap dogs but to me they are the best!
I love these stories of people who grew up with a dog pal at their side. Mainly cuz I can relate to it I guess. Our golden retriever was like a brother to me compared to the dogs I've owned after.
Of course all dogs are amazing. They all deserve that special spot in our heart 😊
Excellent presentation. I have done border collie rescue for over 20 years. I wish perspective owners could see this presentation before they get a border collie. Thanks again for your great presentation!
I got a seven year old rescue collie a couple of years ago and he's lovely. Just spends all day wanting to chase tennis balls!
@@alibobsmarland9572 thank you for being a great furever home.
@@gotbordercolliesPleasure. I would always get a rescue dog. Love collies to bits. Had a German Shepherd/collie cross before and she was fantastic.❤
@@alibobsmarland9572 Thank you also from me, I only have rescues, there are far too many unloved digs out there that need a home to buy puppies.
This is a very useful, informative video about Border Collies. Everything you mentioned about the nature, behavior and health of Border Collies is very accurate, in my experience. Although I didn’t have a situation for my Border Collies to work as a true working dog, herding sheep/goats; I did live in an area and had a job where I could utilize the energy, intelligence and behavior of my Border Collies. I worked in Forestry, so we were out everyday, in all weathers. My dogs loved herding deer, however, which did cause some trouble bc they would take off for a couple of hours. This occurred when they were still puppies, and I was less knowledgeable about Border Collies. Eventually I learned how to prevent this behavior the more I understood the breed. I trained them better and gave them different stimulating situations before I took them out on the hours long walks through the protected forests. I also had German Shepherds. These two breeds worked well together, for me. The only point I want to mention, bc of my circumstances, I bred my females once and then neutered them. I did not keep male dogs at that time. ❤️🐕🐕🦺❤️
Hai I love your videos. My mind is full of peace when I watch your videos❤❤❤❤. My wishes to you from India 🇮🇳
Thank you for one of my favourite YT channels! Best wishes from Canada ❤
My border collie mix gets 4+ hours of exercise a day with at least 1.5 hours of pure RUNNING (after a ball, agility courses, frisbee etc). We also do hiking, swimming and homemade puzzles with him. He’s absolutely amazing, so smart & intuitive. But I can see how some people wouldn’t be a good fit for a border collie since they need so much mental and physical exercise.
Yes thank you
Such an important message: "These are dogs that need mental activity." ❤
Thank you. Lots of things I never knew. Love from N Carolina, USA
That was fun, Sean! Thank you for keeping us informed and keeping the dogs happy :-) God bless you, Stacy and the Pack! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Keep talking all you want...I learned a lot from this one. I am so appreciative of you, unlike some dog-related channels, not turning the dogs into character actors and dressing them up and making them "talk". They can just be what they are, and that is a beautiful thing.
And I also appreciate the videos that show me more of Scotland and the lovely countryside you live in. One day I hope to cross the Atlantic to visit the England and now how Scotland as a destination as well.
How about a bit more about the Hebridean sheep? Not a breed common in the US I don't think.
Yes, seeing Scotland again is amazing, and remembering my own farm experiences before I went out on my own is just magic. That part of my life is behind me but seeing how others do it, and what it's like 40 years on, is very interesting.
That was really interesting, I have an 8 yo border collie mix (with German shepherd) he's the best dog ever but it took me some time to learn how to properly take care of him. I totally agree with you that border collies are not for everyone, they are time consuming and need a lot of care, but if you do commit, they are the best breed I know.
Absolutely, made a similar comment to yours.❤
Great video , i actually learned a thing or two! About those beautiful dogs❤ love your videos ❤❤
Great video, I love your pups, though it makes me miss my boys. I have had three fabulous BC boys and miss them everyday. Once you look into a Boders eyes you're hooked. I always had my guys with retrievers, it's a great mix. Borders keep the Labbies and Goldies moving and the retrievers keep the Borders occupied. I had one pup Zeke who was fabulous at finding and gently holding down an indoor cat Nittany that used to escape all the time. She had a medical issue and wasn't allowed out. They were best buds. I used to think it was a game they invented.😂
Just fascinating. Would love to see all the things you cut out! How about a part two? Or an extended version? You did a wonderful job explaining not only the 'what' but the 'why'. I love your dogs.
I believe you are spot on regarding the intelligence and athleticism of border collies. Your reluctance toward neutering your working dogs makes sense when considering possible behavioral changes. Also, none of your three current dogs will live forever, and may need to retire as they become more senior. If you're satisfied with the physical condition, mental and emotional stability, and working viability of your dogs, it makes sense to breed their replacement(s) as necessary. Since Storm is Kate's daughter and Echo is Storm's son, you have already figured this out. Bravo!
I agree border collies are not simple companion dogs. My observation is that a bored border collie is a neurotic border collie. They need both exercise and a JOB. For the pet, the job could be agility competition, or any kind of exercise that stimulates their mind.
Congratulations on your three working dogs. You have trained them well. They are obviously well adjusted mentally and emotionally. And they LOVE you. That in and of itself speaks volumes.
Fantastic video coming from the angle of border collies not being suitable for everyone and what it takes to look after them. It breaks my heart to see people with border collies who have no understanding of their needs.
When I was a teenage, we got a puppy for my dad for Father’s Day. We named her Duchess. She was a mix Border Collie and Sheltie. Her coat looked like Lassie’s, a beautiful “butterscotch” with white. She was a gorgeous dog, sweet disposition, definitely smart and wanting to please. Though she wasn’t run a lot or given a lot of deliberate mental stimulation, we were a family of 7, so there were always several of us, if not all of us, in and out of the house, and in general, a lot of activity going on. She lived for 14 years. I am now 74 years old, and I still remember this darling family pet whom we all deeply loved. Thank you for this video and for giving people a “heads up” on understanding what a Border Collie needs most to be a happy, healthy dog.
Love to hear about these amazing dogs.
Love your channel and those dogs are wonderful! ❤
What's interesting about your approach to these videos, and I think attracts people, is that you're not coming at it from an entertainment perspective so much as a teaching one. And that's a refreshing difference from all the glowing "here are my beautiful/funny/happy/shiny dogs". Showing us what life is really like for people in such a beautiful, rural environment, answering questions, explaining how the farm works... That's the good stuff. :-) Keep it up please.
🥳🎂🎈HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY, SEAN!! (Jan 15th) 🎉
I’m so happy I found your YT channel three years ago, a month or two before Echo was born. My life has been enriched since getting to know you, Stacey and the pups. I look forward to every post here and on TT.
Today’s video about Border Collies was very informative. You are very articulate. You speak with confidence about your subject because you have lived it and studied about it as needed. You are a kind and nurturing person who looks after your dear wife, Stacey, and your pups because you love them.
Best wishes for you and Stacey in 2024 as you continue on your journey to parenthood.
Is Stacey having a baby?
Where do you get your new dogs to replace your ageing dogs and what is that selection process?
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Your lecture was loaded with great information.
I'm of the opinion a BC would probably never be happy as a house pet or limited to a city. environment.
He had Kate bred, kept Storm. Had Storm bred, kept Echo.
@@LindaC616 okay.
Thanks for that information.
It satisfied a lot of my curiosity.
Well done!
So the dogs are one maternal lineage.
What do you know about the paternal side?
@@user-dh6bj2me5p Nothing because Sean hasn't shared that, l o l 😄
Interesting and a really important video. Border collies particularly respond best to being farm dogs but of course no dog does well being left on its own all day not just border collies. They are also very intense dogs and expect a lot from you and I don’t doubt that if you are able to give them what they need, as an owner it must be lovely or even the best thing in the world to reap those rewards as well.
My grandfather raised border collies when I was a small child . He had a dairy farm and used them to manage his cattle . He had a great dog named Lady . Lady was in the shed having pups when the other dogs went to bring the cows up for milking. She had already given birth to 3 pups but bolted out the door and helped bring the cows to the barn , then she came back to the shed and had 4 more pups ! Now there’s a dog dedicated to its job !
❤❤❤❤wonderful !! All Border Collie owners should hear your talk! Thank you Sean!
Wow, thank you!
Brilliant video Sean. My parents had 6 border collies . What a handful.
This was a very educational video. Thanks, Sean. Hope you and Stacey had a great weekend.
Have always loved and admired this breed. Their loyalty and willingness to always learn are admirable.
Your channel came across me by chance. So happy I found you. Will continue watching and learning. Such a truly beautiful area where you live.
I truly wish, Sean, that this video had been available 12 years ago! I grew up with a Border Collie, and love the breed. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of telling my husband I would love to have another one, after my previous dog passed away. We ended up with a Blue Heeler cross puppy, who was definitely my husbands dog, even though I trained him. Then, when he was about 15 months old, I saw a Border Collie/Rat Terrier puppy on the local humane society website. She was 9 months old. I told him the two were more than enough to deal with (both extremely high energy) and I didn't want another dog. When these two were 2 years and 18 months respectively, he came across a farm advertising Border Collie puppies. I told him no, and explained much of what you did. If this video had been available to show him, maybe he would have listened! At the time, we were both working full time, as well as looking after my father, who was in his 90s, and still keeping up with the young dogs we already had. He didn't listen. So, now, we have a 12 year-old Border Collie who has not been properly trained, and is difficult, to say the least. Yes, she has found her own job, telling me when my husband's PTSD is acting up! She has also eaten a couch, love seat and chair (full set), another couch, another chair, and is working on her third chair. She is very loving and otherwise sweet, unless she sees another dog (one thing I insisted on was socializing her when she was little, but it didn't take - she had aggressive tendencies even as a puppy), which makes taking her for walks problematic. Now that she's 12, she's mellowing a bit, but if ever a dog could be used as a warning, she's it (even as Border Collies go, mine is unusually hyper-sensitive to everything). She still poops furniture! Make no mistake, I do love her, and have always tried to make sure she gets enough exercise and stimulation. Those brain games for dogs are a total waste of time, by the way! What worries me most is the number of videos currently on You Tube telling people the Border Collie is suitable for first time owners, without making any effort to emphasize just how high energy and sensitive these dogs are.
Sean the handsome sheepdog man! Love the talk on border collies. Learned a lot. They’re so beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your experiences and for being honest about the pros and cons of the breed.
Thanks for watching!
Great video, and just wanting to echo the importance of mental stimulation for our BC. I had previous experience with Australian Shepards (despite the name an American breed), which are also known as smart and high energy, so I thought BC would be similar. No. Like most dogs an Aussie is perfectly happy to poke around in the yard with you, keep itself busy but essentially just be companionable. Our BC wants to do something *with you*. It wants to work or play by interacting with you.
And to add to this, mental work is much more tiring (and satisfying) than just physical activity. 15-20 minutes of working through commands (we call it ‘school’), doing puzzles, hunting for hidden toys, is as tiring as a 2 mile walk. And of course mental + physical is the best.
As pets they are absolutely fantastic members of the family-love ours to pieces. Sweet, loyal, entertaining. But it is like having a 6 year old, wanting to do this or that, go to the park, ask you ‘why’, play games, interact with you. People think the energy is just walking & running, but it is the mental interaction that makes them so special and time consuming. Unless you are training for marathons you won’t out-walk a BC. They are so smart they really crave mental stimulation and doing something with you, so if you don’t have sheep you need to have a set of ‘jobs’ (games) for them: frisbee with commands, agility, indoor and outdoor games, etc.
Great video, Sean. We have a border collie/papillon mix. I was disabled and my husband worked long hours, Unfortunately depression set in. We adopted our dog to keep meccompany. He was about 1 year old, and he's 13 now. Thank goodness I could be home with him all day and spend time with him. I would take him to the dog park, and he would herd the other dogs and get them running in a huge circle. I don't think people realize how fast these dogs can run, but it's a beautiful sight. Thank you for sharing some great information and explaining about working dogs vs pet's. ❤❤❤
I’ve admired border collies since the first time I saw one in a frisbee competition, lol, but I’m waaaay too lazy to ever contemplate getting one as a pet. Kudos to you & your dogs, the working relationship between you is marvelous to see.
Do another one! More talking about the breed! I had an Australian shepherd. Was my first dog as an adult. I worked all day and had her in a crate. It was very sad to come home to her having gone to the bathroom in her crate. Eventually I realized I wasn’t being responsible or giving her a great life and gave her to my sister who had chickens and a big yard to run free. She’s much happier and almost 15 years old now.
Loved the video, super informative. Thanks so much for posting. Your videos always make my day better❤️
Excellent information. Thank you. Blessings to you & Stacy & furbabies. ❤❤❤
Border Collies are smarter than most people I know. I've had to directly talk numerous people out of getting one because their lifestyle and ability to train and manage a dog of that intelligence wouldn't be practical for the dog. Thank you SOOOOO much for this video.
Love watching your videos Sean. I have trained our fourth border collie.... Molly, who is nearly 2. They've all been pets but we live a very rural life and used to run a smallholding. I am now retired and so spend a lot of time with her. It is so, so important and she's just amazing to be with.
Thank you so much for another one of your educational videos on the Border Collie dog. These dogs are one of my favorite working dogs. You’ve covered a wide area of information and I hope others will learn from your knowledge. It is nice to see a young person who is knowledgeable and serious about his job and the animals you work with. May you, your wife and your dogs stay healthy, happy and safe.
Thanks for the information and the knowledge. I’m in the USA but have family in St. Andrews. Never had a Border Collie, one on the way soon. What stood out to me was your mention of mental exercise/stimulation being more exhausting than physical for them. Note taken. Please share more stuff. Thanks again!
I love hearing about your knowledge and experience and the history of the breed. I learn something new every time !
Thank you ❤️
Very informative, thank you Sean!
I could listen for hours!! It's clear how much you love your puppydogs!!! Would love to see vids of how you started training your dogs, ie vids of them learning as puppies. ❤
Fantastic video. I’ve had border collies for pets for the last 45 years and I always tell people who ask not to get them as a pet. Most people don’t know what they’re dealing with.
But I’ve always found it relatively straightforward to give them the stimulation and exercise they need. Most of mine were trained to catch frisbee, the one we have now does frisbee and balls. You have to be careful because they can become quite OCD about it. But by breaking it up and training them well and working them through their paces,they get enough mental stimulation and exercise to be healthy and happy.
They’re not as athletic as working dogs, of course, but they’ve all been great dogs and have lived healthy active lives up to about 14.
I can’t imagine having anything but a border collie. Once you know the breed no other kind of dog comes close.
I guess the issue with neutering is you’re not walking your dogs in busy parks or hills with owners you don’t know so much! That makes it much easier for ‘accidents’ to happen & irresponsible/unwanted breeding is bad. I would always get my pets neutered as I never intend to breed but can see how it is different for working dogs.
Thank you so much Seàn for giving your opinion on neutering/spaying because I agree with every word you said on the subject and it's just nice to get that bit of reassurance from a man who so obviously knows what he's talking about. Vets are still businesses at the end of the day and it's in their interest to make as much profit as possible. All the best Seàn from Ireland 🇮🇪 👍🏴
It is great to learn about the dog I put above all others. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with is.
That was interesting,. Thanks. Love watching them work, at home, and in competition. Thanks for all you do with yours.
Thanks Sean, enjoyed that. All the best to you, Stacey and the dogs!
You are so good at communicating with dogs and us 😊❤ with learning about what is best for the dogs and us,, thank you.
I loved all the information ❤ Please do more! I just found your channel, CZcams recommended it.
Blessings to you and the Family Sean❤❤❤
Very educational, Sean. Thank you. You have answered many questions.
Grat piece of information, thank you!
Wonderful information. Thanks Sean.
Your dogs are beautiful & so well taken care of.
There was a best seller in the early 1980's- on the history of dog breeds. The book emphasized that the border collie was one of the 1st domestically tamed dog breeds & the smartest breed to boot!
That book was spot on!!
Thank you Sean. We love your videos. Since July last year we have a bordercollie puppy and we love her very much. She' 9 and half months old now. We're going to watch more of your videos. Lucie and Henk, The Netherlands.
Excellent professional advice. Yes, Sean, you ARE a Professional in every way 😊❤
I appreciate that!
So considerate and informative. Thank you.
Great video, Sean. Thanks for the explanation about BC. I learned a lot. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative-I am getting to know the border collie through you-they are such beautiful and strong dogs!
Beautiful! Nuff said. Thanks for sharing. Said before, I am 64. When I was a little girl we had a Border Collie. Not a week goes by I don't think of him. RIP Chip.
We've got a seven year old rescue dog called Hughie. His favourite toy is a tennis ball!
Dude you are cool and I love watching you handle those dogs ! Keep up with the good work ! Btw you are the first person I’ve subscribed to!
I so enjoy watching these dogs work. They love their job!
Wow Sean! You're like a walking encyclopedia! It was so interesting. You dogs look happy and healthy so you do know what you are talking about. Take care. Hi Stacy! (❁´◡`❁)
Das sollte jeder Halter über die Rasse seiner Hunde wissen.
Im so glad to see ypu promote Responsible dog ownership. Good video learning a lot from you, thanks Honey, Happy New Year.
Thank you too
As someone who has worked in the veterinary field, I thank you so much for this. Too many people get dogs without researching the breed and wonder why they have issues later. Border collies are definitely a great breed if you have the time and energy to do what is needed. I applaud you for educating your audience on border collie basics!
Glad it was helpful!
9:30 “… how to discover what the inside of your couch looks like …” 😂. Or worse 😳
Glad to see you are having a bit of sunshine. Cheers from sunny Florida.
You are so knowledgeable thank you for posting this 😊
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the helpful information!
Good one,i wish more people would do the right research, its so sad to see one over weight, with mental behavior problems, and owners that don't let them run free because they have no control. Good advice,i try to explain what border collies are like to other dog owners but i can see them glaze over and dismiss me. Fantastic dogs obedient faithful good fun and the best friend you can have. If you understand them so that you know how to get them to understand you.
Thanks for the realistic information about these amazing dogs.
Our pleasure!
I could listen for hours…thanks so much.
I had a Border Collie, she was my Soul mate, and looked like "Old Hamp" from the face, and similar to Storm, only a little smaller and she was very smart and we could communicate a lot with the eyes, and she reacted very well to hand movements.
Simply great.
I was very active with my dog and travelled a lot, about 4 to 5 hours a day hiking in the countryside - and she could do a lot of tricks.
Her name was Kimi,
Unfortunately, someone in the neighbourhood poisoned her.
I miss her so much,
that happened 2 years ago.
She lives on in my heart.
R.I.P. Kimi 🌹
You have beautiful
and very smart Border Collie dogs.
I wish you continued success, happiness and joy.
Many kind regards
from the beautiful Black Forest,
Germany.
Beate
❤️
Really appreciate your videos
Excellent detail! What great dogs
Thank you that was very instructive! We have a border Collie and we live in the country. He isn’t working but we are trying to give him the best environment. So your video was very helpful. Thank you
Very good information! Thank you for this video.
Thanks Sean, that was very interesting and educational. I will admit I look every day for your videos. Love the doggos the scenery and you and Stacey. Keep em coming. I know you are tired of me saying this but please more meetings!!
Great information for those considering a border collies. I have told people that have asked me, "if you want a border collie as a pet, you need to consider how much time you would have for a human toddler" . I hope people take your good advice. Ours have been rescues that came from situations where they were not exercised or working so had become bored and restless. The girl (almost 18 yrs old) we have now was a pet we rescued. She has very little desire to herd anything other than me with her cold nose on the back of my knee in the morning. She does act like a toddler especially when I won't let her follow me into the loo. (whining and paws reaching under the door)
My last dog was a Border. She was the best dog I ever had. We just lost her, at the age of 14 (a mass on her liver), last year. We'd spend every day, 2-3 hours, at the dog park. She loved agility tracks, and frisbee. When we would go places where we couldn't take her, we'd take her to day care, where they had a treadmill and an agility track for her. She absolutely loved it. Of course, there were those times where she just didn't feel like doing anything, and was a great couch companion. Definitely not for someone that isn't ready for a full-time commitment, but if you are willing, they will be the best dog you've ever had.
That was all good advice Sean!
I really enjoyed the video. So interesting. I have heard that dogs bred for work are happiest at work. I hope this video helps people to be sure they research the breed they want to buy or adopt to ensure the dog matches their lifestyle.
Excellent information!
An excellent video thank you.