Hi Guys,
Recently, my working sheepdog (purebred Border Collie) lost his job. He was downsized lol
We have no sheep, and do not plan on getting any. (I've had it with the RSPCA constantly taking photo's of my animals over our boundaries - nothing wrong with the sheep but they don't agree). Consequently, my boy is out of work.
He has a huge amount of drive, and seems to enjoy chasing the 80 or so wood ducks off the dam. The pluver usually gets a run as well and the ibis flap furiously to get out of his way.
Do you think it'd be possible to turn this drive into hunting/retrieving?
He's incredibly obedient, and stays by my side unless I send him out. The sheepdog training has done wonders for his obedience, unless he follows his d!#k that is.
So, could it be done?
Has anyone ever trained a Border Collie for hunting, or even as a bird dog?
Thought's please!
Jenna
PS. I'm home from hospital (Happily) and I am carefully moving around on crutches at a snails pace, but am working on building up my strength so that I can get out there and enjoy life again!
These are my two Borders.