OH my god! Thousand thumbs up! Border collies are totally dedicated to their humans but need to be busy. Had one as a kid. Hey Marv you think a rescue/humane society would have an old lady who could use some love/work?
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yes I think for Mav would be great for a lot of reasons. the herd, company, guests... I would get one but I fear I am not aktivno enough for them.
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I am but I cannot afford the vet. I love that post though. He was still disobedient and wrestled out of the collar but only to prove he was trying to help (I can relate to that actually).
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We have two English shepherds. They’re what border collies come from. There are the all purpose farm dog. Ours are not trained to cattle yet.
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Might be instinct in a border collie.
sep 1, 2025, 6:37 pm • 1 0 • view
Yes, but they need to be taught or they just haraas the livestock rather than move them where you need them.
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I see. So the one in the video is obviously trained.
sep 1, 2025, 6:43 pm • 1 0 • view
*harass
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If you ever want them trained, or to find a dog that is, I have a friend in NH who does that. Just let me know- a good herding dog can be like an extra farmhand.
sep 1, 2025, 6:43 pm • 3 0 • view
Dang I love this thread. Must be in my genes.
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There are active herding breed rescues, because smart dogs tend to fail badly in shelters within days.
sep 1, 2025, 6:45 pm • 1 0 • view
If you know anyone who would like me to house one I go 3 miles a day and have places for it to run free.
sep 1, 2025, 10:16 pm • 1 0 • view
Now I am going to look into it.
sep 1, 2025, 6:48 pm • 1 0 • view
I’m sure the would
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