mandakay Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 my 3-4 yr old border collie has suddenly became VERY distructive. He ate a tv remote and a cell phone! I have started crating him but he tore up the plastic crate tray and his pillow that was in there. Is this normal for a border collie? what should i do? He gets a 2 hr walk every day, and i play ball with him probably 1 hr or more a day. I also take him to agility class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 With any sudden behavior change I immediately head to the vet for an exam and workup, then I start looking for behavioral reasons after that's all clear. Has there been any construction in your area? A lot of dogs suddenly start having issues when there's lots of noise outside the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Has anything in your normal routine changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I agree that a change in behaviour like that would warrant a trip to the vet, just to make sure. Then I would start eliminating things that have changed in your life/neighbourhood, new living situation, like someone moving in or out, different work schedule, new neighbour with a dog who barks all day, construction (like mentioned above) stuff like that. If all else fails, maybe he needs some thinking toys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandakay Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 he has been very sick, and now he is better. I think that is why he has never done this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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