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@rich4u2 This is an Au site but you might be able to pick something like this up in your area. a "Give Space" Harness or bandanna can take the frustration out of human interactions https://friendlydogcollars.com.au/ - it's helped so many dogs I know that don't like being touched

@knittedspoons A caution / do not pet / needs space bandanna or coat might help you out. https://friendlydogcollars.com.au/collections/caution this is an Australian site but there could be sources in your area. I found they really helped reactive dogs I worked with not be approached by as many...

@agoodfriend Keep him warm, if he was my dog I'd take him to an emergency vet

@vigilantrogue Dogs are social sleepers, some of them like to cuddle with their people. Some dogs cuddle more than others - I have had 2 dogs (out of 7 ) who are cuddlers, and now I seek out puppies that are cuddlers when finding a dog because I love it so much. My border collie and my aussie...

@iateabear It Must be extremely hard to deal with his severe separation anxiety =( you need a behaviourist vet, or at least if someone came to me as a trainer with these problems I would have them seek help from a behaviourist vet. Training isn't going to help here until the anxiety is dealt with.

@uchinamuku2000 You can practice socialisation, In that real socialisation is learning to ignore distractions and be comfortable around them. Playing with other dogs is one thing, being able to take your dog anywhere and have them be ok and calm is another thing. Get your dog out to places and...

@ntenda He barks cause it works. To extinguish the behaviour take every situation as a separate one and start working on it. Pick up a toy and he barks, put it down. barks at you on the couch to play? get up and leave for a minute or till he is quiet. Barks at friends? well they can leave...

@magster1 Does he spend all day chasing stuff at dog day care? Is he playing with the dogs there or just practicing chase / herding. Does he take breaks when there? Can you ask them to film him 'playing'? Working border collies don't usually do well at day care, it actually causes them a ton of...