January 2023 - Border Collie Behaviourist

Why is it important to manage arousal in border collies?

7 March 20232 January 2023 by Rachel Rodgers

Why is it important to manage arousal in dogs?

What causes arousal in dogs? Dogs, particularly border collies who are prone to extremes of emotion, can become aroused in all sorts of situations, from excitement at meeting new people, to fear of new situations or other dogs. The more intense the emotion the dog feels, the higher the arousal. Arousal in border collies is … Read more

How do I train a shadow chasing border collie not to chase shadows?

16 March 20231 January 2023 by Rachel Rodgers

Owners often contact me to ask how they can teach their shadow chasing border collie not to chase shadows, a habit that, once started, is very difficult to break. If the habit is not managed properly it can quickly become an obsession and starts to take over a dog’s life. They can be so obsessed … Read more