Sisu Canines

01/10/2026

Oh hey! Thats me!

Give me a call or shoot me a message and tell me what issues you are having!

I want to help you create a peaceful and obedient relationship with your dog. 😊

01/09/2026

Arya has made it home.

Rest easy, we'll take it from here.

"Heaven's fields are wide and free,
and there you’ll run eternally.
No leash, no call, no need to roam,
for there, brave soul, you’re finally home."

01/05/2026

I need it. 😍

Fresh. Cool. Limited.

The Mint Collection officially launches TODAY! Add a crisp pop of color to your setup with this limited-release look, available while supplies last.

Don’t wait. Get yours today before it’s gone.
👉 https://www.rufflandkennels.com/

01/04/2026

Someone please adopt this sweet boy! ❤️

Meet JJ, an 8-year-old, 40 # Border Collie with a heart as soft as his beautiful coat. This tender, sensitive boy is the very definition of a sweetheart. JJ is gentle, loving, and thoughtful in everything he does. He approaches the world with cautious curiosity, taking his time to observe, understand, and then engage with the people and experiences around him.

JJ’s favorite things are all about connection. He adores being petted, and absolutely lights up when told he’s a good, brave boy. He sticks close to his person, happiest when settled at your feet. JJ enjoys classical music, toys (which he proudly carries everywhere), and playful games like keep-away with his foster mom or chasing a frisbee in the yard.

A daily walk and outside playtime are enough to keep him happy and healthy. JJ must have a fenced yard attached to his home for exploring and bathroom breaks - he isn’t pottying on leash just yet. He loves his crate, is housebroken, walks nicely on leash and is friendly to visitors. Out in the world, he watches other dogs and people with interest. He may startle at loud noises, but recovers quickly.

JJ's foster family asks him to try “one hard thing” each day, understanding that some things (like car rides) are challenging for him... and could be too much that day. They are moving at JJ's pace to build trust, accepting that some days he is just not up to it. All these positive experiences are buildings JJ's confidence in his people and his world.

The ideal family for JJ is calm and patient. Experience supporting timid dogs would be ideal. JJ is looking for a home with minimal stairs due to weakness in his rear end (walks and playtime are making him stronger all the time!). He doesn’t need a canine sibling, though a quiet, low-key doggie friend would be fine.

An adult home or one with older, gentle kids is a good fit for JJ. We are not sure what he would think of cats.

JJ has arthritis and received chiropractic care, which may have helped with his comfort and improved his mobility. He benefits from daily medications and supplements (gabapentin, carprofen and an Omega-3) to help him feel better. The rescue will supply 3 months of medication (approximately $50/mo) to his adopters. He may wean himself off these meds as he gets stronger and more active.

JJ is being fostered in Richfield, MN. He is ready to find his own family and become a treasured member of his very own family.

As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

JJ's adoption fee is $250 + MN sales tax. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. Upon adoption, all of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/93587-heart-of-a-border-collie-rescue-mound-minnesota

12/27/2025

God must have wanted her home.

My sweet girl is gone, but her memory remains.

Rest in peace sweet Arya, you were such a joy.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

It's not such a silent night with two border collies,
but it is still a holy night. 🌟

Rejoice in the birth of our Savior.

12/19/2025

Those who know, know that United States Dog Agility Association has some of the toughest courses in the agility world. So, I am pretty proud to share this.
Go Sandor!

12/19/2025

I had the pleasure of providing expert training to one of the area's most charming boys. 😍

Floyd's owners selected one of my training session packages, and the outcome was outstanding.

We worked on...
👁 Good eye contact and focus
🐶 Responding to handler cues
🐕 Leash walking
🚫 Eliminating unwanted jumping
❤️ Greeting strangers calmly

We finished out our training with a visit to Home Depot to test our progress and solidify our work!

It's safe to say he rocked his sessions and it's very clear his owners committed to putting in the effort!

Thank you for trusting Sisu Canines!

12/12/2025

Climbing trees and driving a snowmobile.

Just normal border collie things.

12/09/2025

Dogs need more structure and guidance.
Not more hugs and kisses.

*coming from someone addicted to kissing her dogs.

12/08/2025

Monday field trip to our local Home Depot! We worked on being calm in public along with NOT interacting with people.

Arya also put in some good work on blank searching, which is still searching but not finding the odors she has been trained on.

A very good way to spend a very cold day! 🥶

12/07/2025

Felt cute, might delete later. 😏

Who wore it better?

🔥 Sandor
❄️ Arya