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ladies and gentlemen dog enthusiasts
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gather round today we're diving into the
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wild and wonderful world of Border
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Collies these dogs are not just pets
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they're furry little Geniuses with a
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pinent for hurting everything in sight
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including your sanity so let's explore
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the 12 things all border colli owners
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must never forget buckle up it's going
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to be a bumpy ride one exercise is
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non-negotiable first and foremost if you
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want a Border Collie exercise isn't just
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a suggestion it's a requirement these
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dogs have more energy than a toddler on
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a sugar high you need to give them at
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least 60 Minutes of vigorous exercise
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daily if you don't they'll turn your
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living room into their personal
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playground and trust me you don't want
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to find out what that looks like two
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mental stimulation is key now let's talk
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about mental stimulation a tired dog is
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a happy dog but a board border colli
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that's a recipe for disaster these pups
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need brain games just as much as they
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need physical activity puzzle toys scent
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work or even teach them new tricks will
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keep their mind sharp and prevent them
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from finding their own fun like digging
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up your garden three training takes time
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speaking of Tricks training a border
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collie is not for the faint of heart
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they're smart like I can outsmart you
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smart but with great intelligence comes
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great responsibility use positive
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reinforcement to train them yelling at
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them will only make them think you're
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playing some sort of bizarre game
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consistency is key here otherwise you'll
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end up with a dog that thinks come means
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run away four socialization is essential
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let's not forget socialization these
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dogs are naturally curious and can be
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wary of strangers if not properly
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socialized expose them to different
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people places and other animals from a
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young age otherwise you might end up
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with a dog that thinks every new person
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is an intruder good luck explaining that
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to your friends five grooming needs
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attention now on to grooming because who
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doesn't love a good brushing session
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order Collies have double coats that
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shed like it's going out of style
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regular brushing will help keep the fur
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tumble weeds at Bay if you don't keep up
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with it you'll be vacuuming more than
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you ever thought possible six watch
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their diet let's talk about food because
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What dog doesn't love to eat Border
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Collies can be picky eaters or outright
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food snobs make sure to feed them high
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quality food that meets their
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nutritional needs and For the Love of
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All Things furry don't give in to those
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puppy dog eyes when they beg for your
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dinner Seven health monitoring is
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crucial health issues can sneak up on
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these athletic pups if you're not
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careful regular vet checkups are
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essential because Border Collies are
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prone to certain conditions like hip
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dysplasia and eye problems keep an eye
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on their health it's better to catch
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something early than to deal with it
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later when it's much harder eight create
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a routine dogs thrive on routine just
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like we do establishing a consistent
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schedule for feeding walks and playtime
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will help your border collie feel secure
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and reduce anxiety if they know what to
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expect they won't feel the need to herd
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your family members into one room nine
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be prepared for their hurting instincts
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let's face it these dogs were bred to
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herd sheep which means they might try to
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H you too be prepared for some nipping
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or chasing Behavior if they see children
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running around or other pets in the
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house it's all in good fun for them but
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can be alarming for the uninitiated 10
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provide quiet time after all that energy
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expenditure don't forget that your
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border collie needs downtime too they
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may be high energy dogs but they also
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need time to relax and recharge create a
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cozy space for them where they can
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unwind after a day of being the smartest
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dog in the park 11 don't forget their
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playfulness remember that despite their
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intelligence and energy levels these
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dogs are playful creatures at heart
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incorporate playtime into your daily
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routine fetch isn't just an exercise
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it's also an opportunity for bonding and
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fun 12 enjoy every moment finally enjoy
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every moment with your border collie
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they bring joy and laughter into our
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lives in ways we never expected their
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Antics can be maddening at times but
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those moments of pure joy when they
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finally master that trick or curl up
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next to you after a long day make it all
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worthwhile in conclusion owning a border
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collie is an adventure filled with
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challenges and rewards alike by
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remembering these 12 essential points
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you'll ensure your furry friend leads a
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happy and fulfilling life while keeping
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your sanity intact so go ahead embrace
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the chaos of dog ownership because
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nothing beats the love of a loyal
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companion who thinks they're smarter
