Border Collie Education
At Shadewood Farm, we believe in the extraordinary bond between dogs and their people. It is our passion to provide pet owners with the resources and assistance they need to enjoy an amazing life with their pets. And we remain to be an available resource to our pet owners throughout their dog’s life.
Update Your Border Collie’s Microchip Information
At Shadewood Farm, we microchip every border collie puppy, adult and rescue before they leave our property. Microchipping your pet can greatly increase your chances of them coming home, IF you keep your contact information current. If you haven't updated your contact...
Puppy Socialization
Socialization is exactly what it sounds like – learning how to live within society. As humans, we learn socialization so that we can live and work in our communities and get along with other people we encounter. When it comes to puppies, we actually demand quite a bit more than...
Early Scent Introduction: What It Is and Why We Do It
Early scent introduction (ESI) is a training program for puppies designed to enhance their ability to identify, and react to, specific scents. Each day, the trainer introduces a strong scent to the puppy for brief intervals, and records the puppy’s reaction. The reaction is...
Early Neurological Stimulation: What It Is and Why We Do It
Over the course of time, mankind has experimented with various ways of improving performance, not just in humans, but in animals as well. The conventional wisdom has always been that early age is the best time to stimulate growth and development, and today we know with...
Critical Periods of Development in Puppies
Many people think of puppy development as happening in just a few stages – they’re born, then their eyes open, and eight weeks later, they’re ready to leave their mother and litter mates. There is actually quite a bit more to puppy development. In fact, there are at least 10...
AKC Breeder of Merit Program
The AKC Breeder of Merit program is designed to recognize exceptional breeders – those who display an above-average devotion to their breed of choice, commitment to AKC standards and the AKC community in general, and a dedication to promoting purebred dogs. AKC breeders of dogs...