Being a border collie, Holly is very intelligent and we will learn a lot from each other as we start our new life together. The “getting to know you” process is a long one that requires love, acceptance and patience on both sides. But, oh, so rewarding. Just like any new relationship.
I work from home which is ideal for a new dog, especially one that is insecure from long lonely months at the animal shelter. However, she will have to learn that working from home means I need to work in between our lovely long walks, and that this is not just another opportunity to play endless hours of ball!
Border collies love water and a paddling pool is a must for the hot Summer days if you don’t live near the a lake, river or the sea. They love the beach, playing ball or Frisbee in the sand – at a very high standard, sometimes competitively - and playing in the sea.
We discovered a funny thing about Holly on the way home. She started crying in the car and we weren't sure if it was Robbie Williams playing on the radio, upset at moving again, or something else. She seemed desperate to move to the front of the car. After some changing of seats and trying various things out we realised she just wanted to stick her head out of the window. Once she could feel the breeze on her face and the wind in her ears she was as happy as anything. So, now all we need to do is move to California!
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