Slightlyconfused
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Definitely and this is also why the border collie should be bred for and encouraged to work at distance and with independent thought. They are also required to cover large areas of ground, often hilly or mountainous terrain where they are out of sight of the shepherd. Of course there are still some good collies who can do this, but with the decline in sheep farming and the increase in hobby triallists, independent thinking is less important to some than a dog who is biddable and who takes (and needs) almost constant commanding. It is not good for the breed in general imo.
My collie I lost a few years ago was amazing at working at a distance without too much command but always kept and eye on where I was.