Salutations. I’m Dr. Whitaker – a border collie of considerable charm, moderate manners, and an absolutely essential opinion on squirrels. I’m fully kennel trained, leash trained, and have been accident-free indoors for three weeks running. I sit and wait before meals, before going through doors, and before accepting pets from strangers. I know Sit, Come, Okay, Off, Hey, and No Teeth – and I’m actively working on the last one. I do best with corrections delivered calmly and firmly, and I rarely need to hear the same one twice. Unless I’m really excited. Which happens. I love kids, other dogs, and pretty much everyone, but I match the energy in the room, so supervision during high-excitement moments is appreciated. Fair warning: my prey drive for rabbits, squirrels, gophers, and most birds is essentially non-negotiable. Cats – jury’s still out. I love fetch, a good run in a yard, and aggressively snuggling whoever will let me onto the couch. And almost every time I have a big stretch, I follow it with a long, dramatic “Awoooo” so you’ll always know where I am. I’m a high-energy goofball with excellent bones and a work-in-progress reputation. Come meet me. I’ll sit for it.

Love, Dr. Whitaker