Dogs needing homes

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Age: 1 year
Sex: Male (neutered)

Buddy is a handsome young Border Collie who is only just beginning to discover what life as a loved family dog should look like.

Despite having a difficult start in life, Buddy has remained a wonderfully friendly and affectionate dog. He loves people, enjoys company, and quickly forms strong bonds with those he trusts. He is clean in the house, settles well overnight, travels happily in the car, and has been a pleasure to handle at the vets, where he charmed everyone he met.

Buddy is a bright, intelligent youngster who is highly motivated by food and eager to learn. Since arriving with us, he has already started learning basic skills and responds very well to positive training. He had little to no training in his previous home, so much of the world is still new to him, but he is proving to be a quick learner.

As you would expect from a young Border Collie, Buddy is energetic, athletic, and strong. He walks on a lead but currently pulls hard when excited and will need continued training and guidance. He enjoys toys and would likely excel in dog sports or other activities that give his clever mind an appropriate outlet.

Buddy’s biggest challenge is around other dogs. Having had very limited opportunities to learn appropriate social skills, he becomes easily overwhelmed and over-aroused when dogs are nearby. Once over threshold, he struggles to regulate his emotions and finds it difficult to focus on his handler. For this reason, Buddy is looking for a calm, experienced Border Collie home that understands how to work with a sensitive adolescent dog and is willing to continue his training.

Buddy could thrive as the only dog in the home, where he can build confidence and learn new skills without the added pressure of sharing his space. However, we would also consider a home with one or more well-trained, stable dogs owned by an experienced handler who can provide the structure, guidance, and careful introductions Buddy needs to succeed.

Underneath his lack of experience is a sweet, gentle, affectionate young collie who simply needs patient guidance and clear boundaries. With the right home, ongoing training, and a commitment to helping him mature, Buddy has all the ingredients to become an exceptional companion.

Buddy is looking for an experienced, committed home that can see beyond the rough edges and help him become the dog we know he can be.

Please email Gill directly at info@thebordercolliespot.com

Please provide as much detail as possible about your home, garden, lifestyle, working hours, family, other animals, age, and experience with border collies.

Please state which dog/s you are applying for and give your full address and all contact details.

Please note: We often receive a high number of applications, and while every one is read with care, unfortunately Gill does not have the capacity to respond to everyone individually. If you don’t hear back, please know it simply means we didn’t feel this particular dog was the right match for your home at this time. Thank you so much for understanding and for your support of rescue.