1) Keep us posted.
2) Take him OFF THE CHAIN!! Get a fence. (NOT a Shock collar.
3 Find him something to DO! or he will find it himself and you might not be happy about what he finds.
4) Yes, Border Collies are too smart for their own good.
5) I LOVE Border Collies.
6) I would never live with a Border Collie.
7) All the "herding dogs" are a challenge, but BC's are the biggest.
8) Good luck and have fun! (vac, neuter, etc!!!!)