I used to have a border collie, they need to get out and run or they can go psycho. My dog was VERY well behaved, always came when called and would stay right next to me if told to do so. I would always take her fishin w/me unless it was somewhere with lots of other dogs runnin around. She never bothered other fishermen or went in the water (trained her not to go into the water cuz dogs also have that L-serine (sp?) stuff. She absolutely loved to be wherever I was and if it was outside that was a huge bonus for her. Good company too when yer hikin long trails to the river etc.

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Sincerely,
Roger