The research that first ranked dog breeds by intelligence essentially measured how many exposures it took for various dogs to learn something new. Border collies, as you’ve likely
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Lilly on anti-depressants – Day One (tomorrow)
Last week, we got back the results of Lilly’s blood work in preparation for trying antidepressants to help her cope. The good news is that it came back
Oh, the places she’ll hide
Once upon a time, when Lilly was still an evasive pup, she got lost right here at home. We looked high and low but did not see her
Agility and the escape artist
Subtitle — what can happen when a border collie gets bored. As a youngster, Lilly did not get into typical puppy trouble. She did not chew anything up.
Bathtub game pays off (sort of)
My friend Linda jokes that when you have dogs, you never pee alone. That’s pretty much true around here, so I’ve taken to asking for a variety of
Attempted fixes
As Lilly’s agility meltdown worsened, and transferred to other venues, I assembled a vast team of people and suggestions in hopes of solving the issue. Here’s a recap
Signs of trouble
The first indications of trouble slid by me. I saw them, but I did not worry. Some I actually found endearing. Rather than stay by my side, she’d
What kind of dog is that? Smooth coat border collie
People stop me all the time to ask what kind of dog Lilly is. Some have guessed Canaan dog. Others think Kelpie. Both of which are not common
Enter “Typhoid Lil”
Canine medical drama stalks me, including having a parvo puppy. I’ve spent many thousands of dollars on veterinary care for every dog I’ve ever had. As a pup,
From Whence She Came: shy dog
The harvest moon rises as a young border collie — a shy dog — follows a scent through a field, recently picked clean of its haul. Thinking, sniffing,
