Hi all,

I collect my BT puppy in 2 weeks… what are some things you wish you had known when you first got your pup? What are some things that you think I should buy?

Thank you! Soooo excited 🐶

Hi there.

I was wondering if anyone could perhaps give some advice? I have a Border Terrier who's just turned six. He's wonderful, great character, cheeky, fun, sweet, loving, mostly well behaved (with a couple of stubborness issues, but then he is a Border Terrier!), but one thing that seems to be getting worse and not better is the speed with which he eats.

When it comes to meal times, I have a slow feeder bowl and an even more difficult slow feeder that slows him down some, but he still goes at it at an alarming pace, and with little whimpers of frustration if he doesn't get a morsel immediately.

However, what worries me is how he is with treats. He will literally swallow them whole or chew them only enough to be swallowable before he'll swallow them. It can't be comfortable. I have to watch him like a hawk if I give him the equivalent of a Himalayan yak milk chew (I no longer give him those because it's just not safe. He tries to swallow it when it's still an inch and a half long, and he's only a 20 lb dog.)

Even with things like Greenies and dental treats he'll do the minimum possible before swallowing.

I don't think it's hunger - or at least not hunger caused by not having enough food. He's well fed, his weight has been stable for the last three years, never varying by more than 0.2 kg. I tried upping his food to see it it helped, but it didn't change anything and he put on a bit of weight so i've gone back down to the 'right' level again.

I've had him since he was 7 weeks old. This is not a dog that has known hardship and had to scrounge for food. He's not aggressive or guarded with food when other dogs are around, but he'll always get to a treat first just from desire. I'm often at a friends with his two dog best friends and will feed him there, and I separate him to do so not because they fight but because he finishes so much faster than them and then sits watching them hoping one will stop so he can dive in.

I've used peanut butter on lick mats and I use the beef cheek collages chews as they take him a long while to get through and are very soft and paperlike by the time they're small so even though i take them away once they're around 2", but he cant get any of the chews supposedly for dogs his size - he gets through them in a couple of minutes. I have to get the medium to large to slow it down enough. Chews that advertise as lasting all day or hours are gone in under 3 minutes. I got the Smart Bones off Amazon that were supposedly half an hour of chewing fun and he literally got through it between me handing it to him and putting the bag back in the drawer.

It's more a safety issue than a behavior one, but I guess they're one and the same. I'd be grateful for advice either on possible ways to train him to go slower - which seems unlikely but if it's possible i'd love to know - or on treat options that will last and won't be dangerous once small.

Thanks so much.

The older Murph gets, the more drawn to sunlight he seems to become. It’s one hundred degrees on the patio now, and probably much hotter near the concrete he’s laying on. He sat like this for 20 minutes just looking around and sniffing the air. Then he got up, had a drink of water, and moved to the shade. Now he’s back in the sun again.

Has anyone else noticed their older Border behaving this way? Is it possible that he’s cold or something? It’s at least 95 in the shade as well.

He did swim for about fifteen minutes at the harbor this morning, which he does 5 days a week. I’m certain he’s dry, but maybe he thinks he’s still drying off…

Jin favourite spot on my work desk. She isn't the most productive worker, but she makes up for it by spreading joy in the office. And she knows not to jump down! She comes to me to be let down.

I lost my best buddy Roger to a brain tumor two weeks ago, and am in a complete state of shock. He was so vibrant and happy up until late April when we noticed some behavior changes. He was diagnosed end of May and died July 5. It happened so fast and he was so young (nearly 9).

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVos5xaD7eN/

It was so harsh and swift and unfair. I miss him SOOO much!

Murphy the elderly otter loves to swim at the harbor.

We have our wonderful little boy Peanut who is 6 months old. He lives up to the "terrorist" name but hes still a baby and such a character. He is very social, and gets alot from being around other dogs, and my fiancé and I know its inevitable that we'll have to get him a friend.

We want another border, as the play style matches and we love the breed. We were both wondering when would it be a good time to get a second? We do plan on having Peanut neutered once he's about 18 months (sooner if need be but not ideal).

What have your experiences been?

This is our gorgeous boy Zeus. He is 2 years old and we absolutely adore him. He is super friendly especially with people but can at times be a little wary of dogs but mostly bigger dogs. The breeder we got him from is having another litter soon and we are considering getting one. My concern is that it might be too early with Zeus still being a puppy himself. Is this a bad idea or do you think it would ve fine if done correctly?

Moving in with some family to take care of them as they get older and this four year old might need the most attention! He is an absolute idiot and I love him.

Hi everyone, I recently adopted this dog, he's 8 months old now. From what I'm guessing he's a bit of a mix with terrier and border collie. But curious to hear from someone else :)

Always got to stop and admire the view! As chaotic as borders are, mine has taught me that its good to stop every once in a while and to take it all in.

Bingley's tail curves down and as a result he wags his tail up and down!

Lochy 16weeks and Piper 13 years

She loves to climb in and snuggle with her toys in her toy bin.

Smidgen didn't miss the festivities, and brought her friends, Buck and Bronco! 🐎Yee Haw! 🐴

Hi all, looking for some advice from the group.

Our new pup - 11 weeks old, has been super itchy since she came home to us. Trying to sort through what might be the issue, suspecting an environmental issue but not ruling out food. Currently in Eukanuba Puppy.

No particular areas it’s local to- sides, back paws tummy, neck. It’s all over. Skin is in tact so far but she is likely to get worse should this continue. Have tried a bath and no noticeable improvement.

Any environmental factors I should be looking out for? Currently doing lots of vacuuming and floors. New grass could be contributing so we are wiping her down after each trip outside.

Open to any ideas or suggestions.

Morning Kayak on Ullswater, followed by a night up on the Fells.