What purposes can a border collie be used for except for sheep herding?

a gal and her dog6218 · Apr 18th 2013, 3:44am

I just got a border collie and there are many sources which say that a border collie needs a "job" to do to be truly happy. I was wondering what kinds of "jobs" there are that you can teach a border collie except for sheep herding since I don't own sheep

Memphis Belle · Apr 18th 2013, 3:44am

They often excel in agility.

99 Red Balloons · Apr 18th 2013, 3:44am

Border collies are the top breed in many performance events. These include agility, obedience, and rally. I've also seen them in freestyle, search and rescue, and nose work. The sky's the limit in the things that a border collie can do.

7336 · Apr 18th 2013, 3:44am

Your dog doesn't really need a "job" - it's more that your dog needs to do things that physically and mentally stimulate it so that it is happy and not bored.Because with breeds like a Border Collie like to do some activities with their dogs like Agility and Fly Ball. Long walks and some good rounds of playing fetch will help too.But I strongly suggest something like Agility or Fly Ball - both you and your dog will enjoy it.

2909 · Apr 18th 2013, 3:45am

You don't need to own your own sheep. What you need to do, when the BC turns a year old, is to leave the dog with a sheepdog trainer for 3-4 months ($500.00 a month), and after that, take 2-3 lessons a week ($35.00-$50.00 an hour, depending on the caliber of the trainer). This is what your dog was bred to do.

7763 · Apr 18th 2013, 3:45am

AGILITY!!! No question.

100 Colombian 100 Proud · Apr 18th 2013, 3:45am

just do stuff with her and shell be fine

1 day · Apr 18th 2013, 3:46am

Obedience, agility, flyball, treiball, just to name a few. There's plenty out there to do, if you want to do it.

9860 · Apr 18th 2013, 3:46am

Many thingsAgility, disc dog, flyball, obedience, rally-o.If your dog likes water you can try your hands at dock diving. I am not sure how good they would be at tracking, but I know people who have tried with bulldogs and have done pretty well, so I guess anything is possible.

3AjaMarissaAshley30377 · Apr 18th 2013, 3:46am

Agility,Please do not spend $ to send your dog away to a trainer for several months. Anyone that pays someone else to train their dog for an extended period really doesn't know much about animals. Or care about their animals if they send them away.