Hello everyone! Just got my collie puppy yesterday. My goal is to train him for zootherapy (actually getting my degree in college and I studied 7 years in social work). He would be my second dog, my first one being a norwegian elkhound. Since they are very different in temperament and personnalities.

What would you recommend that I do or don't during his training / socialisation phase ? He is so calm and fearless at 10 Weeks old I don't want to ruin it.

Thank you :)

Such a sweet boy.

Yes, her actual birthday is July 4th. She’s seven.

I got a Purina FIFA sports jersey thru Purina Rewards. Its a little too small, but she looks fabulous!

I can't believe it's officially been three weeks since we brought home Marcy Mae. She's such a funny girl, LOVES the morning zooms, kisses all down her long snoot, dancing with dad, and playing with her brothers. We are so nervous about the 4th of July, though she is largely unaffected by sudden noises outside so I hope she'll be okay. Even things like the vacuum, dropping heavy things, or other random accidents she has been spooked but recovers quickly. I know fireworks are different tho...

I think in the next few weeks I'm start on new tricks/working behaviors. What are the best ones ya'll have found to work for your collies? I know something like "hold" on a mat or something can help a lot with vaccines, but I really don't know much else.

She knows sit, stay, place, down, paw, her recall is genuinely the best I have ever seen as long as I say her name three times in quick succession, and off/up the couch.

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Last pic is her sister, lovely and very smart dogs

He did fantastic, we couldnt have asked for a better boat buddy. With many more to come!

Hi all, I have 2 collies, one 40 lb female and one 70 lb male. They both eat Nutro Natural Choice kibble but I'm having a hard time figuring out what amount to feed them. Currently we feed them each 2 cups a day (1 in the morning, 1 in the evening) but it feels really wrong to feed them the same amount. However, when we have fed the 70 lb male the recommended 3-4 cups a day, he gets pretty round. The 40 lb female is a healthy weight. The vet said the 70 lb male is a good weight, but again, it feels wrong to feel them the same amount when they are such different sizes. Any advice?

My sweet baby Sonny who puts himself to bed at night. Of course he gets tucked in! He gets kisses and a few treats when he does this.

Nikky is a little over 2 years old and he is the best dog I could have ever wished for. We go hiking together and we do man trailing to keep his head busy, although every day where he gets to hang out with his favourite humans is a highlight for him.