Chaser, a border collie who has learned over 1000 words, is often dubbed as “the world’s smartest dog.” Chaser has the largest vocabulary of any non human animal. She has been taught to find and retrieve hundreds of different toys by name, even from a giant pile of toys. She can also learn to retrieve […]
Meet Nana the border collie! Nana is a YouTube star, animal actor, and all around amazing trick dog and companion. From the time she was brought home as a nine week old puppy, this dog has been learning all kinds of incredible tricks. Nana knows nearly every dog trick in the book. From the impressive […]
Enrichment and mental (as well as physical) exercise is beneficial for all dogs, and especially high energy breeds that need tasks to keep busy and work their mind. There are countless amazing puzzle toys out there specifically for canine enrichment, but mental stimulation and brain games don’t have to be expensive. You can make several […]
Border collies are energetic, smart, active, playful…. This popular dog breed has countless traits that make them a loyal and loving companion. There are many unique names to choose from that fit a border collie’s character and accurately describe their personality and behavior.The list of names below are shown in alphabetical order, and separated by […]
Losing a beloved pet is a heart wrenching time for any family. The passing of a pet takes a huge toll on everyone, especially if you have kids that have never experienced the loss of a pet before. Oftentimes, cherishing your pet’s memory in some form or another can bring closure and peace to all […]
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time. Puppies are adorable, playful, and bring a lot of joy into any home, but they are also a lot of work. Puppies rely on their new owners to patiently teach them what to do, and socialize them properly to prevent problems down the road. The weeks […]
Have you heard of a talented trio of border collies that travel North America to show off their amazing tricks and promote positive reinforcement? Hero, Marvel, and Loki, along with their human Sara, are a pretty amazing team. Together, they travel the country performing at all kinds of events, and teaching trick workshops for people […]
The following lists are rescues focusing specifically on border collies or herding breeds. Many of these rescues pull dogs from overcrowded shelters, or take in border collies surrendered directly by their owners. Some of these rescue groups will only adopt out locally, while some have a further reach of 3-4 different states or even further. […]
Dogs love to interact with their owners, and trick training is a super fun and productive way to spend time with your dog that both of you are bound to enjoy. Not only is learning new things fun and enriching for your dog, but teaching tricks to animals can help you to become more patient, […]
Below is a list of border collie breeders located throughout the 50 states of the USA and in Canada. Please note that the breeders shown below are for reference only. We have no personal experience with any of the breeders listed on this page, and therefore cannot endorse any particular breeder. It is recommended to […]
Meet Nana the border collie! Nana is a YouTube star, animal actor, and all around amazing trick dog and companion. From the time she was brought home as a nine week old puppy, this dog has been learning all kinds of incredible tricks. Nana knows nearly every dog trick in the book. From the impressive […]
Herding Humans – A Cats Eye View There is a saying about ‘Herding Cats’ which will get any cat owner, however loving, raising their eyebrows and sighing. However, cats would argue that ‘Herding Humans’ is far more difficult. For example humans have some very strange habits indeed: they are well known for sleeping through the […]
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How to Make a Snuffle Mat
Snuffle mats are a great source of enrichment for dogs, especially those that are high energy and need extra mental stimulation. They’re also a great indoor activity to keep your dog busy on rainy or cold days when walks might be shorter than usual. Snuffle mats are also great to use in place of a […]