Saradale Border Collies

14/09/2024

Here are a couple more photos I’ve found from the Border Collie Nationals.
Miss Tipsy (blue & white) looking great in the Intermediate Bitch class and Boss Dog on his way to 3rd place in the Junior Dog class.

09/09/2024

I just love these beautiful photos of Fergus from the Border Collie Nationals.
These photos are a lovely keepsake of my special boy who will be 9yrs old soon. 🐾

08/09/2024

At only 4mths of age, Eddison is smashing his training goals.

A huge shoutout to BJ and Chantelle for looking after Eddison and Eris while I was away at the BC Nationals and continuing with their training.

01/09/2024

Our Border Collie Nationals campaign has come to an end. What an amazing couple of days of catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. I’m very proud of our whole team and how they performed.

01/09/2024

Fergus and I all set for our Rally and Obedience runs. 🐾
And yes, I am wearing stockings u der my shorts as I had just come from the show ring 😂

31/08/2024

GO BOSS DOG!! 🐾 🏆

31/08/2024

Fergus rockin’ the Veteran Sweepstakes class at almost 9yrs of age!

31/08/2024

Tipsey is enjoying her Nationals experience!

30/08/2024

Gabe says the Border Collie Nationals are a tough gig!! 😂😝

22/08/2024

The decision to go to the BC Nationals was an easy one. Choosing which dogs to bring and what classes to enter was decidedly more difficult!!
Sadly Miss Mallory will not be joining Team Saradale at the Nationals… maybe next time!

20/08/2024

Miss Piper is looking for a comfortable couch to retire to and call her own!! She is a healthy 8yr old, desexed girl. She still enjoys going out for a walk, but will not tear the yard up if she misses a couple of days. She’s a well behaved, obedient girl who would enjoy the company of a desexed male or would be equally as happy being an only dog. She is not suitable for a family with female dogs. Piper loves kids and is good around cats.
If you think Piper might be the perfect fit for your household, send me a message. 🐾

11/08/2024

Who wants to play a game of “guess the colour”?

11/08/2024

Somebody’s been having lots of fun in the rain with the big dogs!! 😬

10/08/2024

Cracka’s healwork is really starting to take shape… even with the little distraction 😂😂🐾

07/08/2024

Check out Eris’ first session on lead!! What a superstar 🤩
Eris is only 11wks old.

This is what you can expect from your puppy if you follow my Puppy Development course.

04/08/2024

Fergus and I had a good weekend trialing, picking up 2x Q’s in Rally Excellent and now heading into Rally Masters!!
Good boy Fergus 🐾
Thanks to Canine Obedience Club Townsville for another well run trial.

02/08/2024

This is shaping up to be an amazing 4 days. 🐾

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all your entries!

It has been wonderful, and we appreciate the support.

We look forward to seeing you all in Queensland in a few weeks!

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing team that has worked so hard behind the scenes to get the National to this point.

Kylie Leslie
6th Border Collie National Chairperson

31/07/2024

It’s been a while between dog shows for us.
Nothing like the hype of a National Specialty show to get me back in the mood!!
Hopefully I remember how to run 😂
Lucky all eyes will be on the dogs, like handsome Boss here… well, mostly anyways!! 😂😂

29/07/2024

Cracka is really hitting his training goals!
We’re working on remaining focused in areas with more distractions and building duration in our stays.
He’s going nicely for 10months of age 🐾

28/07/2024

I’m looking for two extra sets of hands (and legs) who would be happy to help run dogs at the Border Collie Nationals in the Sire and Progeny class.
Please and thank you 🙏

15/07/2024

I’ve had a few questions around crate training after posting yesterday photo of Eris and Eddison in their crates.
Here are some key tips to increase your success with crate training.

1. *Introduce the crate gradually*: Start by leaving the crate door open, making it a comfortable space for your pets to enter voluntarily.
2. *Make it a safe space*: Add familiar toys, blankets, and treats to make the crate feel secure and cozy.
3. *Establish a routine*: Use the crate at regular times, like during meals or sleep, to help your pets adjust.
4. *Increase crate time gradually*: Start with short periods and gradually extend the duration.
5. *Provide regular breaks*: Give your pets plenty of opportunities to exercise, play, and stretch outside the crate.
6. *Be patient*: Crate training can take time, so be consistent and patient with your pets.
7. *Monitor progress*: Adjust your approach as needed, and reward good behavior!

Remember, crate training is a great way to help with housetraining, reduce separation anxiety, and prevent destructive behavior.
If you’d like some more personalised tips to help crate training your puppy or dog, please reach out and pm me!
Happy Training 🐾

15/07/2024

Crate training for Eris and Eddison is going well 🐾🤩

09/07/2024

Apologies if you are on my waiting list and I have not yet gotten back to you, please send me another message.

Handsome young Ernie is now looking for his forever people to own, love and wrap around his little paws!!
If you think this might be you, please get in touch to arrange a meet and greet 🐾

08/07/2024

Saradale welcomes two lovely new faces to the team!
Eris (merle) and Eddison (red) have been selected for their outstanding temperament and attitude towards training.
They are the first of hopefully a number of future Saradale Border Collies who will grow up to play a very important role within the community.
You can follow their journey on my page and I will go into more detail over the coming months as to what jobs and tasks these very special boys will be performing.

07/07/2024

It’s always bittersweet seeing babies go off to their new homes. Rosie is going to bring so much love and joy to her lucky new owners 🥰