Herding dogs weren’t built for modern urban life. Border Collies, Kelpies and Cattle Dogs were bred for very specific work — and many of the behaviours people struggle with make far more sense once you understand what those dogs were designed to do. That doesn’t mean they can’t live good lives as pets — but it does mean we often need to adjust our expectations. When expectations don’t match genetics, dogs and owners both end up frustrated — even when everyone is trying their best. I’m running a