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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP-sympathy to you! It doesn't seem as though your ILs made a wise decision in the type of dog they brought home and now you're dealing with the ramifications.

I love dogs, have been around them all my life and have family who swear by border collies-and live in the country where the dog can herd to heart's content, watch animals, and "patrol" the yard before coming in happy as a clam and calm. I can almost guarantee the IL's dog is anxious because it's not being exercised/stimulated enough. They are outrageously smart dogs who love to herd things-anything really. They bounce off the walls and need tons of exercise and toys that will stimulate them. They really aren't conducive to homes without that. They can be SUPER destructive if bored. Please be cognizant of this and that it's really not the poor dog's fault. Without a fenced yard, it's going to be really, really difficult. I'm sorry. [/quote]

I think you are right. This is their 4th border collie but the other 3 they had when all 3 of their kids were living at home, and could share the load. And I think they just forgot how much work a puppy was.  But my MIL really wanted the puppy stage.

Our family has helped out with the dog at their house, but they always say that the dog is better when we are visiting. And I think it is because we and the kids play with him and walk him and exercise him. When I have walked him, he seems to want to go at a constant jogging pace, and I know my in-laws are not able to do that. And now that they both have major mobility issues, they are really struggling to keep up with his needs.[/quote]

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