Are you struggling to keep your house clean with a Border Collie? Learn how to deal with chewing and house training in this article.
Collie
Originating in Scotland and Northern England, Collies form a distinctive type of herding dog, that has spread through many parts of the world (especially Australia and North America.
The things you can be sure of are that Collies are very active and agile. They are intelligent and obedient (when trained) and most types of collies have a very strong herding instinct.
Physically they are medium-sized, fairly lightly-built dogs, with pointed snouts.
While still used as working dogs today, all Collie breeds can also make wonderful companion animals as they are affectionate, loyal, and trainable.
However, Collie dogs are not suitable as pets in sedentary families. Their high intelligence and energy mean that you must keep them physically and mentally engaged or they will become unhappy and develop behavioral problems.
Border Collies Recall training – Letting Your Collie Off Lead
Learn how to train your border collie to come back when called. These tips will help you keep your dog safe, and ensure they’ll always be where you want them.
Border Collies and Swimming – A Guide
Read our tips on how to help Border Collies get used to water so they are swimming and splashing around in no time!
Border Collies and Glaucoma
Do you have a Border Collie that has been diagnosed with Glaucoma? Here is everything you need to know about the condition, including treatment options and how to help your dog live a full life.
Border Collie lifespan – How Long Can Your Border Collie live?
Find out what the average lifespan of a Border Collie is, as well as some nutrition and exercise tips to help your dog live a long and healthy life!
Bonding With Your Border Collie – A Guide
Want to learn how you can have a healthy and happy Border Collie? Read this guide on the basics of bonding with your Border Collie!
Best Ways To Exercise Your Border Collie?
We know how time can be limited to give your Border Collie ample exercise. Here’s some tips on other ideas that you can follow as well as how to find the right dog walker for your Border Collie too.
Are border collies a good dog breed around children and family?
If you’ve got children in the family, it’s important you choose the right dog – we look at whether the Border Collie is a good choice depending on whether you have younger or older children, or infants in the house, and what to look out for.
Why Are Some Border Collies So Aggressive: Expert Tips To Control It
Learn why Border Collies are so aggressive and how to control it with expert tips. Get your pup back on track now!
How many puppies can a border collie have?
Have you ever wondered how many puppies a Border Collie can have? We look into the norms and also the process of giving birth to a litter of Border Collies and what to look out for.
Microchipping your Bearded Collie
We outline the different questions that you’ll be asking in relation to microchipping your Bearded Collie. How much it costs, who is responsible for microchipping and your legal requirements in ensuring these details are kept up to date and much more.
A guide to Microchips and your Collie
Dealing with your microchip for your Collie is a boring administrative task, but one of the most important things to ensure is kept up to date. Read more to find out why.