Border Collies are known for their intelligence, energy, and herding instincts. These traits make them incredible companions, but they also require specific care and attention. At DogingtonPost, we often receive questions about adopting Border Collie rescue dogs. This guide will help you decide if bringing a rescue Border Collie into your home is the right choice for you. What Makes Border Collies Unique? Unmatched Intelligence and Trainability Border Collies may be the smartest dogs, according to recent research from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Their exceptional brainpower allows them to master new commands quickly. This intelligence, however, comes with a caveat. Border Collies require constant mental stimulation to prevent boredom and destructive behavior. Owners should provide puzzle toys, set up agility courses, and engage in advanced obedience training to keep their minds sharp. High Energy Levels and Exercise Needs Border Collies possess boundless energy. These dogs demand intense exercise daily. A simple walk around the block won’t suffice. Instead, try these high-energy activities: Frisbee or ball throwing sessions Long hikes or runs Agility training Herding exercises (even with balls if sheep aren’t available!) A lack of proper exercise can lead to anxiety, destruction, or behavioral issues in Border Collies. Potential adopters must honestly assess their ability to meet these rigorous exercise needs. Strong Herding Instincts The Border Collie’s herding instinct runs deep in their DNA. This trait often manifests in various ways within a home environment. They might attempt to herd children, other pets, or even passing cars. While this behavior may seem cute initially, it requires proper management and redirection. Training should focus on channeling this instinct into appropriate activities. Herding trials or courses (if available in your area) provide an excellent outlet. Alternatively, games that mimic herding, such as gathering toys into a specific area, can help satisfy this innate drive. Adaptability and Versatility Despite their specific needs, Border Collies show remarkable adaptability. These dogs excel in various roles beyond herding, including: Search and rescue operations Therapy work Competitive dog sports (agility, flyball, obedience) Detection work (drugs, explosives) Their versatility makes them valuable partners in numerous fields, showcasing their ability to learn and perform diverse tasks. The unique traits of Border Collies make them extraordinary companions for the right owners. However, these characteristics also present challenges that require careful consideration. In the next section, we’ll explore the benefits of adopting a rescue Border Collie, shedding light on how these remarkable dogs can enrich your life in unexpected ways. Why Rescue a Border Collie? A Second Chance at Life Every year, millions of cats and dogs end up in shelters or rescue organizations. Shelter Animals Count estimates that in 2024, 5.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues across America. Adoption doesn’t just mean getting a new pet – it means saving a life. Many rescue Border Collies come from situations where owners abandoned or surrendered them due to their high energy levels or specific needs. A loving home provides these intelligent dogs the opportunity to thrive in an environment that understands and appreciates their unique qualities. Financial Benefits of Adoption Adopting a rescue Border Collie often costs less than purchasing from a breeder. The average adoption fee from a shelter ranges from $50 to $300, which typically includes initial vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and sometimes microchipping. In contrast, purchasing a Border Collie from a breeder can cost anywhere from $700 to $3,000 (or more). Moreover, many rescue organizations provide ongoing support and resources for adopters. This support can include training advice, medical history, and sometimes even discounted veterinary care through partner clinics. The Advantage of Adult Dogs While puppies charm with their cuteness, adopting an adult Border Collie can offer significant advantages. Many rescue dogs already know basic house training and obedience skills. This knowledge can save you time and energy in the early training stages. Adult dogs also have established personalities. Rescue organizations often conduct thorough temperament assessments, allowing them to match you with a Border Collie that fits your lifestyle and preferences. Whether you want a high-energy agility partner or a more laid-back companion, adopting an adult dog allows you to find the right match more easily. Rescue Border Collies often come with a known history, giving you insight into their health, behavior, and training needs. This information can prove invaluable in providing the best care and understanding any potential challenges you might face. Support for Rescue Organizations When you adopt a Border Collie from a rescue, you support the important work these organizations do. Your adoption fee helps cover the costs of caring for other dogs in need, including medical treatment, food, and shelter. Additionally, adopting frees up space and resources for the rescue to help more dogs in the future. As we consider the many benefits of rescuing a Border Collie, it’s important to also understand the potential challenges that come with adoption. Let’s explore some of the hurdles you might face and how to overcome them in the next section. Navigating Rescue Challenges Addressing Behavioral Quirks Rescue Border Collies often arrive with a history that shapes their behavior. Common issues include separation anxiety, resource guarding, excessive barking, and fear of specific objects or situations. These behaviors stem from past experiences and require patience to overcome. Professional dog trainers who specialize in rescue dogs can provide invaluable assistance. Studies have shown that dogs with high lifelong training scores perform better than novice dogs. To set your rescue Border Collie up for success: Establish a consistent routine from day one Use positive reinforcement techniques Provide plenty of mental and physical stimulation Create a safe space where your dog can retreat when overwhelmed Unraveling Health Mysteries Rescue organizations provide medical care, but some health issues may remain unknown. To protect your new family member: Schedule a thorough vet check-up immediately after adoption Consider pet insurance to cover unexpected health issues Keep detailed records of any symptoms or behavioral changes Prepare for potential breed-specific health concerns (like hip dysplasia or eye problems) Easing the Transition Period The adjustment phase can challenge both you and your new Border Collie. Separation anxiety is the most common stand-alone behavioral diagnosis and the second most common behavioral problem for dogs. To smooth the transition: Create a quiet, low-stress environment for the first few days Introduce new experiences and people gradually Show patience with house training lapses – even well-trained dogs may have accidents in a new environment Stick to the diet provided by the rescue initially, transitioning slowly to new food if needed Every rescue Border Collie is unique. Some may settle in quickly, while others need more time and support. The key lies in patience, consistency, and love throughout the process. Final Thoughts Adopting a Border Collie rescue dog offers both rewards and challenges. These intelligent, energetic dogs provide unwavering loyalty and the potential for an incredible bond. You save a life and gain a devoted companion when you choose adoption, often at a lower cost than purchasing from a breeder. Border Collie rescue dogs require careful consideration of your lifestyle and ability to meet their high exercise and mental stimulation needs. They thrive with active owners who provide ample physical activity and engaging mental challenges. Unknown medical histories can lead to unexpected health concerns, and some dogs may have behavioral issues stemming from past experiences. We at DogingtonPost offer valuable resources for responsible dog ownership. You can find tips on selecting the right rescue organization and preparing for your new furry family member. Adopting a Border Collie rescue dog demands commitment, but it can become an incredibly fulfilling journey with patience, understanding, and love.

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CNN “journalists” have been tying themselves in knots recently as they tried to gaslight Americans with lies about how their Democratic Party supposedly didn’t gerrymander their states. There was yet another example of this narrative during Tuesday’s Inside Politics as senior reporter Aaron Blake falsely suggested that Democrats were in a bad spot in the gerrymander arms race because they selflessly hamstrung themselves. Referencing comments Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) made to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Monday, host Dana Bash paraphrased his argument. “… Republicans having the advantage nationwide, with legislatures where they can -- if they want to continue this power play, gobble up more secure Republican seats. They can do that.” Adding: “And just one example, the one place, California, which we've been talking about, which has the potential, potential to add more Democratic seats, they don't have a lot to work with. Already there are 43 Democratic seats, there are only nine possibilities on the GOP side.” Of course, Bash left out the part where Abbott called out how blue states like California, New York, and Massachusetts had “already gerrymandered” as much as they could. But Blake had his own “very good reason” for why Democrats were going to have a hard time with pushing their gerrymandering efforts.     According to Blake, Democrats were so well meaning that they intentionally hamstrung their own ability to eliminate Republican representation: [A] lot of these blue states have instituted these redistricting commissions like we have in California. That if California wants to respond in kind, they need to get voters to sign off on basically allowing the Democrats to gerrymander. I mean, that's a very difficult proposition, no matter how Democrats are spinning this right now, and so Republicans are basically saying, look, if you want to go hard at this, we'll do that because we can win this battle and we can draw more seats than you. But those commissions weren’t as nonpartisan as Blake would like CNN viewers to believe. As New York Congressman Mike Lawler (R) told Tapper (linked above), New Jersey’s purportedly "independent redistricting commission" said “Republicans got to draw the map last time. So I'm going to give it to the Democrats.” Blake also lamented that Republicans had such strong representation around the country that they controlled much more of the state governments: Yeah. Look, I mean, this was a standoff that was perhaps inevitable in some ways, and there's a very good reason for that. It's because Republicans have superior control over this process, and so to the extent they were willing to get a little bit more Trump and a little bit more brutal in their political tactics, forcing this kind of a redistricting arms race was likely to accrue to their benefit. They control so many more districts across the country that's in part because they control more of the state governments cross country… When looking at Democratic states that limited Republican representation in Congress, five states stood out (Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Rhode Island) in that the GOP made up a third or more of the electorate but held ZERO seats in the House. New Mexico was particularly egregious in that Republicans represented nearly half the electorate (44%), and yet they held zero of the three seats.     Tell us more Aaron about how selfless Democrats are in hampering their gerrymander ability. The transcript is below. Click "expand" to read: CNN’s Inside Politics August 12, 2025 12:23:11 p.m. Eastern (…) BASH: And what Governor Abbott said about Republicans having the advantage nationwide, with legislatures where they can -- if they want to continue this power play, gobble up more secure Republican seats. They can do that. And just one example, the one place, California, which we've been talking about, which has the potential, potential to add more Democratic seats, they don't have a lot to work with. Already there are 43 Democratic seats, there are only nine possibilities on the GOP side. AARON BLAKE: Yeah. Look, I mean, this was a standoff that was perhaps inevitable in some ways, and there's a very good reason for that. It's because Republicans have superior control over this process, and so to the extent they were willing to get a little bit more Trump and a little bit more brutal in their political tactics, forcing this kind of a redistricting arms race was likely to accrue to their benefit. They control so many more districts across the country that's in part because they control more of the state governments cross country, but it's also because a lot of these blue states have instituted these redistricting commissions like we have in California. That if California wants to respond in kind, they need to get voters to sign off on basically allowing the Democrats to gerrymander. I mean, that's a very difficult proposition, no matter how Democrats are spinning this right now, and so Republicans are basically saying, look, if you want to go hard at this, we'll do that because we can win this battle and we can draw more seats than you. (…)

While much of the liberal media coverage about President Trump’s federalizing of Washington D.C.’s police and deployment of the National Guard has been negative and dismissive of crime in the capital, CNN’s Kasie Hunt provided a welcome respite Tuesday as she spent nearly 11 minutes on The Arena thoroughly grilling D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb (D) over the city’s soft-on-crime policies about youth crime, truancy in schools, no-cash bail, and retail theft. She started with a basic question about why he’s been far more forceful in condemning President Trump’s move compared to Mayor Muriel Bowser. This drew a laughable answer: Hunt took that pat-on-the-back answer and pushed back. Incredibly, Schwalb doubled down: Following two attempts to have him answer whether he’ll sue the President, Hunt read two headlines to represent the level of depravity being committed on city streets by teens well below 18 years old: Schwalb’s answer was remarkable in its tone-deafness: Thankfully, Hunt didn’t do what’s often the case in legacy media by asking a tough question or two and then moving on. Hunt next shifted to an exhaustive work of investigative journalism by The Washington Post about the state of D.C. Public Schools. Notice Schwalb seemed completely unprepared to offer anything of substance: No-cash bail was next on Hunt’s hit list: “One other thing I wanted to ask you about is this cashless bail that the President brought up from the podium. Does that policy make it harder for D.C. officials to hold repeat offenders, people that the city knows have been behind previous crimes in the city? And do there need to be any changes to that policy?” Schwalb refused to offer any chance of common ground with the President, thus putting himself on par with those up in New York City: Showing the seriousness of the issue, Hunt pulled out yet another issue and perhaps the most glaring one to anyone who’s visited D.C.: retail theft. Hunt cited the desolate nature of CVS’s in the city as perhaps the worst example (click “expand”): HUNT: How do you look at the connection if — if you think there is one between violent crime and a perceived acceptability of petty crime? I don’t know if you’ve tried to buy a razor blade or some deodorant at a CVS in the District of Columbia lately, but it’s a lot harder than it used to be. They’re all under lock and key. There have been some CVS pharmacies that have closed in various parts of the city because this is such a problem. Would you like to see federal resources help fight petty crime to try to send a message? SCHWALB: I think that we’re ever additional resources can be brought to holding people accountable. We ought to look for ways to do that. I believe in respecting the law, laws matter, accountability matters and whether it’s a petty crime or a violent crime, people need to know that the rules matter and that they’re going to be fairly and uniformly enforced. And certainly, when we’re talking about communities and businesses that are adversely impacted by petty theft causing them, perhaps, as you suggest, to leave the neighborhoods, that has huge adverse impacts on people. So, my view is, if the federal government wants to assist and partner with the District of Columbia, we are welcome to it does not require a federal takeover or the kind of invocation of the Home Rule Act that, as I noted in the more than 50 years of our city, has never been invoked by any president. Hunt gave Schwalb a brief break by inviting him to explain “how” he “would...like to see the system here changed to allow D.C. officials to do more, to fight crime,” but closed with sound from the head of the D.C. Police Union lambasting those clinging to (possibly fudged) crime statistics as proof there’s little to see here (click “expand”): HUNT: And I’d like to play something that the D.C. Police union chairman had to say and just get you to respond to it, because I know we’ve — we’ve — we’ve been talking quite a bit about this. Let’s watch that and then we’ll talk to you. GREGGORY PEMBERTON [on FBN’s Varney & Co., 08/12/25]: Crime in the District is out of control and something needs to be done about it. This concept that crime is down is really an old trope. [SCREEN WIPE] Our rank and file officers know that we’re going call to call to call for armed carjacking, stabbings, robberies, shootings, homicides — ASHLEY WILLIAMS [on FBN’s Varney & Co., 08/12/25]: Oh! PEMBERTON [on FBN’s Varney & Co., 08/12/25]: — and the crime isn’t going anywhere. And so, we welcome the assistance And whether that’s federal agents or the National Guard, we’ll use it again. HUNT: Again, the police union chairman, what do you say to him? SCHWALB: Yeah. With due respect to Mr. Pemberton, I think his facts are wrong. I think his talking points are wrong. We know what’s happening in our city. We have more work to do. We need to all work together to reduce crime to a zero number, but we are going in the right direction, under local control, local policies, and local leadership, and we need to stay the course. To see the relevant CNN transcript from August 12, click here.

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro destroyed a reporter during a press conference Tuesday about the president's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department in D.C.Pirro was getting challenged by a journalist who cited crime data showing that the crime rate in D.C. had dropped to its lowest in 30 years. Critics of President Donald Trump's announcement to take over law enforcement in D.C. have used the stats to argue against the move.'You tell the kid who was just beat to hell and back with a severe concussion and a broken nose crime is down!' Pirro was closing up the briefing when a reporter continued to press her on the issue until she shouted him down."You said it's guns on the street that's causing this problem," the reporter said. "Are you concerned that the DOJ's funding cuts to gun violence prevention programs undermine the —" "Oh, stop it! We are putting all kinds of resources out to the street!" she interrupted before trying to walk away. When the reporter continued, she grabbed the microphone again and spoke loudly into it."It's never enough!" she said. "You tell these families crime has dropped! You tell the mother of the intern who was shot going out for McDonald's near the Washington Convention Center, 'Oh, crime is down!' You tell the kid who was just beat to hell and back with a severe concussion and a broken nose crime is down!"She added: "No, that falls on deaf ears. My ears are deaf to that, and that's why I fight the fight. Thank you."RELATED: History podcaster Dan Carlin angers fans with his response to Trump's takeover of DC police Pirro reiterated her point on social media, where she posted images of young victims of D.C. crime. "Look at these 45 victims, all 19 and under, all killed by gunfire in the last 18 months in DC and tell me that crime is down and we don't need an emergency focus on crimes of violence," she wrote. The president has suggested that he might take over law enforcement in other cities that are suffering from high rates of violent crime. "You want to have safety in the streets. You want to be able to leave your apartment or your house where you live, and feel safe, and go into a store to buy a newspaper or buy something. And you don't have that now," Trump said on Monday. "It's becoming a situation of complete and total lawlessness," he added.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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