Welcome to The Real Time Canine, Part Two



Welcome to part two of The Real Time Canine. In this edition, I will describe the daily life of a Border Collie sheepdog prospect. In weekly posts using words and pictures, I will describe what they learn and how they learn it. Each pup imparts knowledge in their own special way, and through them I will give you insight into how I train a Border Collie Sheepdog from beginning to success.

As with Kensmuir Star in the original
Real Time Canine, you will be with us every step of the way as these talented youngsters acquire the confidence, willingness and skills necessary to attain my goal for them to become a useful working sheepdog and successful trial competitor. I hope you will join us and find useful tips and technique on how to train a sheepdog.


After a lifetime with animals, dogs, horses and livestock, I am happy to share my expertise with you. I have found success at sheepdog trials at home and abroad, and have trained dogs that went on to find success with others. To learn more about me and my dogs, please visit my BorderSmith website, and my BorderSmith Blog!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Nature versus Nurture


Jed went to the vet this week for his rabies shot. This pup has gained 10 pounds over the last 8 weeks. At just over a pound a week, I think it possible for me to accomplish that as well, but Jed makes it look good.

Please look closely at the picture and you will notice that Jed has his "big dog" collar on. It's the same one I use on the adult dogs in my kennel, and on the last hole, it fits perfectly. That's how much he has grown recently. I do not leave collars on my dogs except when I transport them, or am otherwise off the property, and Jed is no exception. I worry that they could become tangled or hung up on something, so at home, they go commando.

Little Jedi is growing into a very nice pup. He loves to run and jump on top of stuff. All kinds of stuff. The haystack, boulders, the big rock bench in my yard, concrete wall, wobbly wooden benches. If he craps out as a sheepdog, they would love him in the circus. The dog has tremendous balance. Actually he has everything I want in a pup his age. He is quiet, well-mannered, intelligent and athletic. Now, if he only has talent...

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