Yes. Border Collies form strong bonds with their families and can become anxious if left alone for long periods. Gradual training and providing toys or puzzles can help reduce separation-related behaviours.

Border Collies excel at agility, obedience, flyball, herding, scent work and advanced trick training. They thrive when given tasks that challenge both their mind and body.

Border Collies require daily mental enrichment alongside physical exercise. Training sessions, puzzle feeders and interactive games can help prevent boredom and destructive behaviour.

Many Border Collies naturally try to herd moving people or animals. Early training and socialisation can help manage behaviours such as chasing or gentle nipping.

The breed can be prone to hip dysplasia, epilepsy, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Responsible breeders screen breeding dogs for inherited conditions.