15 Dog Breeds Highly Prone to Anxiety
1. Border Collie
The Border Collie is a masterpiece of selective breeding, designed to problem-solve and run across rough terrain for days at a time. Because of this intense genetic drive, they are extraordinarily sensitive to their environment. When a Border Collie lacks a “job,” their immense physical and mental energy turns inward, manifesting as obsessive-compulsive behaviors, pacing, and excessive barking.
A bored Border Collie is an anxious Border Collie. To support this breed, you need to provide more than just a neighborhood walk. Structured agility training, advanced trick learning, and complex puzzle toys give their restless minds a task to focus on, draining the mental energy that fuels their anxiety.
