The Complete Guide to Border Collies: Training teaching feeding raising and loving your new Border Collie puppy

Hardcover version is printed in FULL COLOR!An absolute gem of a book. The Complete Guide to Border Collies has in-depth knowledge and advice from the first time you get your pup right up to their later years. No matter if you are an experienced or a new owner; it has everything that you will need to know throughout the whole life of your Border Collie. Dawson McClements Border Collie OwnerIf youve ever seen a dog in a television commercial theres a pretty good chance it was a Border Collie. Or if youve watched herding competitions youve probably seen a Border Collie controlling the herd. First and foremost Border Collies are sheep herders. But when theyre not on the clock they can make excellent companions. Theyre energetic playful and extremely intelligent. Theyre also sensitive affectionate and adorable. Even though this breed is still vital to livestock owners we will focus on the Border Collie as a pet in this book.Intelligence is perhaps the most prominent trait of the Border Collie. In the pasture this dog can understand specific commands and respond accordingly. They also excel at obedience competitions and agility runs because they can pick up new skills quickly and respond to challenging commands.This book will give you the information you need to jump-start your ownership journey including: Border Collie HistoryChoosing a Border ColliePreparing your Home for your Border CollieBringing Home your Border CollieBeing a Puppy ParentHousetrainingSocializing with People and AnimalsBorder Collies and Your Other PetsPhysical and Mental ExerciseTraining your Border CollieBasic CommandsDealing With Unwanted BehaviorsTraveling with Border ColliesNutritionGrooming your Border CollieBasic Health CareAdvanced Border Collie Health and Aging Dog CareThis book will become your go-to guide throughout your BCs life as it has helpful hints and reminders that will prove to be practical far into their adulthood.Border Collies are an absolute joy to have as pets. These dogs are beautiful intelligent and silly. They love to test their owners and call the shots but at the end of the day theyre capable of following orders. Youll never find another dog quite like them as theyre capable of running around one minute and snuggling up beside you the next.All your Border Collie wants is a purpose. While they may drive you nuts when theyre bored its amazing to watch them work. Whether your Border Collies job is to tend livestock chase the rabbits and birds from your garden or just be a loving companion youll find that your Border Collie will do anything for the love and affection with which you pay them.