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Ode to my Rescuer

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A Tribute to those who have adopted “Rescue Collies” My Master, My new Friend… I would’ve died that day if not for you. I would’ve given up on life if not for your kind eyes. I would’ve used my teeth to tear if not for your gentle hands. I would have left this life believing [...]

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Fun Collie Agility Rules

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Photo by Sprungli When approaching an obstacle, take your time. Your dog will fail if he doesn’t have time to focus! Your shoulders are your dog’s guide. Be sure the “tell” the dog where to go. For some dogs, accidental “blocking” will draw their attention to another wrong obstacle. Make sure your dog is focused on the [...]

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Tips For Traveling With Your Dog

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by: Terry Hanson Taking your dog with you when you travel, whether you go by land, air or sea, can present real problems. I know – I do 100k miles a year, and most of them I get to take Beck with me. It’s worth the extra hassle, no question. But what tips can I [...]

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How To Make Your Collie A Star

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By Gerald Cormier So you think your collie dog is going to be Hollywood’s newest animal sensation? Well, if you believe your collie has what it takes to become the next best collie star the world will ever see, then go ahead and give it a try. Before you rush to the nearest collie agent [...]

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A Collie’s Prayer

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What a Collie wishes of his master My Precious Master, Treat me kindly, for no heart in the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach [...]

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Counting Sheep

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Two men once wanted to buy a Collie named Shep, who worked herding sheep on a Missouri farm. But first they wanted to test the dog’s abilities. While Shep was leading the sheep to the yard, the farmer, when Shep could not see him, took one of the sheep into the woods and tied it [...]

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ColliesOnline.com Review – Two Thumbs Up!

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ColliesOnline.com is one of the greatest media sites out there for collie professionals.  It is also one of the heaviest visited collie sites online.  Set up as an online magazine, when you first travel to the home page you’ll encounter a beautifully designed 600 x 350 collie advertisement, akin to viewing a magazine cover. Each successive [...]

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Test Your Canine IQ!

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1. According to tests made at the Institute for the Study of Animal Problems in Washington, D.C., dogs and cats are just like people in that they…. A. Worry about what they will wear to work in the morning. B. Enjoy reading while eating breakfast. C. Need a retirement plan. D. Are either right-handed or left-handed-or [...]

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