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Border collie 8 months

Border Collie

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Border Collie8 months1

£75

leah c.

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Here I have a lovely border collie boy. He is 8 months old and very active. We adopted him a little over a week ago and unfortunately he and my partner aren’t getting on as he sees my partner as a challenge or toy. When we collected him he had a bark and snarl of which we passed off as uncertainty and nervousness. (We discussed this with the previous owners and came to the conclusion that his wariness may be due to an interaction he had with an electrician.) It was a heartbreaking situation and the previous owners were struggling to find the time for him due to other commitments. Unfortunately this had meant that his socialisation had been held back. He is a very obedient pup and very eager to learn. He understands several commands such and the basics (sit, down, paw, other paw, leave it, release and wait) and some more special commands (spin, legs (he walks an 8 around your legs) and centre). Unfortunately due to the lack of socialisation and lack of understanding as how far his reactivity has gone means that he barks and snaps at strangers. We are unable to provide the training as we are unable to figure out what it is that triggers him. Due to this we have been teaching him the command muzzle where he places his nose in the muzzle but after sometime he struggles with the sensation of it in his face and needs a break. We live in an area where there are children about playing and we simply don’t trust him around them which means that walks can be tedious or have to happen at unsociable hours. The previous owners have also stated that the breeders mentioned that he would be more of a family dog than a farm dog of which we don’t believe. He was bred from two working dogs and would make an amazing one also. We dont recommend him being around children especially aged 0-15 but he is good with cats as he has been raised around one. He has been good with one of my sisters and my partners brother but both of which were outside the home. There mustn’t be any or many guests coming in or out the home as he does get nervous about that unless he gets trained enough to allow that to happen. He has unfortunately snapped at my parents even after they have given him food/treats and been around them for 20+ minutes trying to use his teeth. It has been stated that he is dog friendly as he used to play with his previous neighbours staffs but this is something that we decided not to explore on ourselves due to his unsociable behaviour. He is a fun loving dog and really takes to his carers. He has been great with me and bonded and listens very well but my partner he sees as a chew toy or an obstacle. He does struggle to settle and doesn’t seem to know how to switch off. It breaks our hearts knowing that due to his unpredictability we cannot keep him. He loves tug of war and a game of fetch and adores a good football. Sticks are his favourite and he’s very easily trained as he is very food motivated. We want him to have a great home we have tried but ultimately we were prepared for the breed and the breeds needs not his personality. We did believe that he would have been more of a family dog and settle down at least a little as we know how distressing a change of scenery can be. I have had 4 dogs personally while also caring for my nanas 2 dogs, all with different personalities and reactivity levels however it feels like I am at a loss with him. He does love a snuggle and is very trusting of his carers. He follows me around like a little shadow and I can see what an amazing dog he would make in the right circumstances. He will come with everything including his muzzle. Please don’t pass him up if you have the right facilities for him. We want him to go to his forever home where he can reach his true potential. Our hearts break but ultimately it’s my partners peace of mind and our neighbours safety that we have to look out for. He does love to play and when he does he can nip. With my partner he tends to either realise or not realise his jaw strength and how much gets my partner to move. He also walks really well on his lead on both extended and single length leads as well as on either a harness or collar. His recall is almost there and is most definitely best when at a secluded dog park. This is the last thing we wanted to do but we feel as if we may fail him if he stays with us. He is walked every morning and every night and is crate trained so that he goes in at nighttime and while we go to work. He’s not left throughout the day for longer than 6 hours as he is still a puppy he does need 16-18 hours of sleep. We use plenty of lick mat activities and puzzles to keep his mind busy and we scatter feed him in the mornings. He is a gorgeous dog we did want it to work but we are not the perfect match. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. We do want the right home and to do right by him he needs more space and socialisation than we can give him. He needs somewhere that he can settle and feel comfortable to be himself and feel relaxed enough to simply lay down and be okay with a bit of peace.

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Litter details

LocationWarrington, Warrington

Pets in litter1 male

BreedBorder Collie

Ready to LeaveAvailable now

Age8 months, 8 days

GenerationP

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KC registered by collectionParents are health testedHealth Checked by a vetWorm and flea treatedVaccinations up to dateMicrochipped by collection date

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Border Collie

Male£75

Pros

Extremely intelligent and quick to learn complex tasks

Outstanding performance in herding and canine sports

Strong bond with primary owner and affectionate nature

Adaptable to various outdoor active lifestyles

Cons

Requires significant daily exercise and mental stimulation

Not suitable for first-time dog owners due to high needs

Strong herding drive may lead to chasing or nipping

Can develop separation anxiety if left alone too long

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