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Um… what exactly is collie rescue?

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Collie Rescue is the term for no-kill animal shelters that are dedicated solely to saving and rehoming the collie breed. Unfortunately there are collies, for one reason or another, who no longer have a home. Collie Rescue groups takes in those collies, tends to their housing / food / medical needs, and places them in [...]

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To Bark Or Not To Bark? That Is The Question

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Author: Kay Stevens Why don’t we want a dog to bark? Why does a dog bark? We don’t want a dog to bark because it is NOISE and we humans don’t like noise unless we are the ones making it. With other noise (barking) we find it irritating, stressful, intrusive, painful and just downright annoying. [...]

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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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Pick Me! Why A Shelter Dog Is Your Best Choice

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by: Emma Snow Disney left a life-long impression on me when, as a youngster, I viewed the dog pound scene in Lady and the Tramp. Mournful mutts howled out a pitiful rendition of “Home Sweet Home,” which nobody but the most callous could sit through dry-eyed. The pound was portrayed as a cruel place manned [...]

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How to Help Your Collie Lose Weight

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by: Emma Snow Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs experience severe joint problems. This effects there daily [...]

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Control Dog Barking

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Photo by Dale Hugo Is trying to control your dogs barking getting a bit of a pain when all you want to do is get a decent sleep, leave your dog for 5 minutes, or have some respected guests round without having to get the earplugs out? Training your dog to stop barking doesn’t have [...]

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The Rough Vs. Smooth Coat Collie

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The Collie breed that this site is dedicated to comes in two different varieties – the beautiful, flowing Rough Collie and the sleek, shiny Smooth Collie. Although some owners have claimed a slight difference in their temperaments, they are considered by AKC and those in the United States to be the same dog breed. The [...]

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Collie Diarrhea

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 Author: Stephen Becker When your collie has diarrhea everyone in the house is unhappy. When you look into their sad eyes, you get a sense of meaning to the phrase “I am sicker than a dog!” Diarrhea is the number three reason people take their collies to the vet. Before running off to the vet, [...]

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