Can you share some border collie family dog success stories?

Sure. One success story is about a Border Collie named Max. He was trained as a family dog and was great with the kids. He learned to play gently with them, and when they were out in the yard, he would keep a watchful eye on them. Another story is of a Border Collie, Bella. She was adopted into a family with an elderly member. Bella was very sensitive to the elderly person's needs. She would bring small items like a book or a blanket when the person seemed a bit down. Also, there was a Border Collie named Charlie. Charlie was trained to do simple household tasks like bringing in the newspaper. He was always so eager to please his family and did everything with great enthusiasm.

A remarkable story is that of a Border Collie named Finn. Finn was a rescue dog adopted into a family. He had some behavior issues at first, but with patience and training, he became a wonderful family pet. He learned to obey commands quickly and was very protective of the family. Another one is about a Border Collie named Sadie. Sadie was in a family with two autistic children. She was trained to sense when the children were getting over - stimulated and would lead them to a quiet place. This made a huge difference in the children's lives. Also, there's a Border Collie named Jet. Jet's family often went camping. Jet was trained to stay close to the campsite and would even help gather small sticks for the campfire. He was a great camping companion for the family.

A Border Collie named Skye is another great example. The family she belonged to was into outdoor activities. Skye was trained to assist in mountain biking. She would run ahead, scouting for any potential dangers like snakes or holes in the path. At home, she was the best playmate for the kids. She could play fetch for hours without getting tired. Skye's loyalty and versatility made her a very successful family dog.

Sure. One time a border collie I knew saw a squirrel. Instead of chasing it like normal, it just sat there and barked in the most comical high - pitched way. The squirrel seemed just as confused as we were. It was like the dog was trying to tell the squirrel a joke.

One horror story could be a border collie getting loose and chasing livestock to the point of exhaustion or injury for the animals. Border collies have such a strong herding instinct that when not properly controlled, it can lead to chaos.

A border collie at a farm decided that the chickens were its new friends. Instead of herding them like it was supposed to, it would lie down in the middle of the chicken coop and let the chickens perch on it. The chickens seemed to enjoy the new 'perch' and the dog looked so content with all the chickens around it. It was a hilarious and unexpected sight for the farmers.

There was a border collie that loved to play hide - and - seek. One day, it hid in a really obvious place but thought it was so well hidden. It had its eyes closed and its nose buried in a corner. When we found it, it looked so surprised that we had 'discovered' it. It made for a very cute and funny moment.

A common one is about their excessive barking. Some border collies bark non - stop when they are bored or not getting enough mental stimulation. It can drive neighbors crazy and create a lot of tension.

There was a border collie who was trained to fetch specific items by name. One day, the owner asked it to fetch the 'blue ball'. But the dog couldn't find the blue ball. So, it went to the toy box, rummaged through it, and found a blue sock. It brought the blue sock to the owner as if it were the blue ball, wagging its tail proudly. The owner couldn't help but laugh at the dog's misunderstanding but also admired its effort to fulfill the task.

Sure. There was a dog named Buddy. He was trained as a service dog for a disabled veteran. Buddy learned to open doors, pick up dropped items and even alert the veteran's family in case of an emergency. His presence greatly improved the veteran's quality of life.