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The Leather Chair Held Up for Years. Then the Border Collie Got Bored.

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A black and white Border Collie stares straight up at the camera with enormous, startled eyes, and his white blaze and fluffy ears give him a look of complete surprise. Right beside him, the arm of a brown leather chair has been scratched and peeled, with flakes of leather lying on the wooden floor. A rug and a rumpled blanket sit in the background of the quiet room. One white paw rests on the chair arm. We'll call him Dash, and he looks as if he's just remembered an important appointment.

Border Collies are widely considered among the smartest dog breeds, and they were bred to herd sheep, so they have huge amounts of energy and focus. Without enough exercise and mental work, they can invent jobs of their own, including digging, chewing and scratching furniture. Daily runs, fetch, agility games and training sessions help give that sharp mind something to do. Puzzle toys and scent games are also great on rainy days. If your dog has suddenly started destroying things, talk to your vet, who may suggest ways to help with boredom or stress.

Dash has the look of a dog who just realized he got caught. His eyes are wide, his posture is stiff, and the leather chair bears the evidence. A new game is probably on its way, one that keeps those paws busy and gives that clever brain something better to do.

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