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🤍 About Ozzy
Ozzy is a stunning, intelligent 1-year-old working line Border Collie with a truly loving heart. He is quick to learn, picks up training fast, and has an incredibly strong herding instinct — this is core to who he is. He was born to work, and having a job to do makes him happy, fulfilled, and calm.
He’s had two homes already — his first family didn’t understand the needs of a working collie, and while I’ve cared for him, I’ve come to realise I cannot give him the life he truly needs. This post isn’t because I have to rehome him — it’s because he deserves to thrive, not just exist. We want this to be his forever home — his final, perfect place.
⚠️ What He Needs — & His Challenges
Ozzy’s needs are deep, and without the right outlet, they show as behaviours that need understanding:
✅ Strong herding drive — he needs livestock to work; a farm environment is non-negotiable
⚠️ Movement reactivity — he chases cars, bikes, people, shadows, light and anything that moves. This comes from unmet instinct and may be linked to OCD/neurodivergence — he is not "naughty", he is wired this way and needs the right guidance
✅ Highly intelligent & trainable — he learns fast, but needs experienced, consistent, positive direction
🧠 Likely neurodivergent — he needs someone who sees his quirks, not faults, and can work with his mind, not against it
🏡 🔑 His Perfect Home
- Active farm or smallholding WITH LIVESTOCK — herding is his purpose
- Experience with working/herding breeds — you understand collie drive, not just "pretty dogs"
- Knowledge or willingness to work with neurodivergent/reactive behaviours — patience, routine, and understanding are everything
- Secure, quiet location — away from busy roads, to manage his movement reactivity
- Committed, forever home — no more changes. He has had enough transitions; he needs stability, love, and a job.
💛 Why This Is Right For Him
Ozzy isn’t "broken" — he’s a working dog in a pet world. Placed correctly, with people who need him as much as he needs them, he will be the most loyal, devoted partner. He just needs the right outlet for all that love and energy.
If you have the experience, space, livestock and heart to give Ozzy his true forever home, please message me with details about your place, experience, and why you’d be the right match.
Let’s give Ozzy the life he was born for. 🐑🤍
Not urgent — we will wait for the PERFECT home. No time limit. Only the right fit.
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