Barbara Sykes

“Hope was tri-coloured with softly pricked ears and a medium coat, and he came from a strong working line. He lived to be fifteen years old and as a youngster was a very strong-willed dog with a dominant nature. He worked sheep and lived in the house and, as he grew older, he found his way into the bedroom and on to the bed. Training Hope as a puppy and as a young dog was challenging as he was both wilful and stubborn, but as he matured he became one of the most gentle and loyal companions anyone could wish for. With a lovely mature dog it’s easy to forget the amount of time and patience given to creating the relationship that made that dog so special.”
― Barbara Sykes, Barbara Sykes' Training Border Collies

“Collies learn things quickly but they can also pick up bad habits just as quickly. A simple Border Collie ‘task’ of digging for a bug or a worm can soon turn into a massive excavation.”
― Barbara Sykes, Barbara Sykes' Training Border Collies