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Collie Training:
How to Teach your Collie ‘Paw’ (Easy Step By Step Guide)
Giving paw is a classic dog trick that’s not technically essential but it is pretty adorable! Plus learning new tricks and commands is enriching for a high-intelligence breed like a…
How to Train your Collie to Sit (Simple Step by Step Guide!)
Learning to sit is a crucial skill for every dog, but especially for a collie. Collies are known for being full of energy, and sometimes they can forget their surroundings…
Collie Digging Guide (Why They Dig & How To Stop Them)
Most dogs love to dig given the chance, but for some reason collies seem to have a deep passion for excavation. Sand, gravel, dirt, grass… if it isn’t nailed down,…
Collies and cats guide (Are collies good with cats?)
Thinking about adding a collie to your home with cats? Or thinking about adding a feline friend to your collie’s home? Collies have unique personalities in the canine world and…
How to Teach Your Collie to Put Away Their Toys
Teaching your Border Collie to tidy up their toys is a fun mentally stimulating thing to teach your dog and also helpful to you. Them cleaning up after themselves makes…
How to Teach your Collie to Dance (Walk on Two Legs)
While dancing dogs are impressive and adorable to watch, this trick is actually not too difficult to teach. Most collies will be able to pick this trick up after only…
Collie Breed Information:
Collie Herding Behaviors and How to Manage Them
Since the 1700s we have been breeding collies to herd livestock. As a result, we have whip-smart dogs with a high chase drive, which means we have to put in…
Collie Zig-Zagging while out walking (weird behavior)
Collies will often zig-zag from side to side while out walking. This is common and though irritating whilst on a leash it is harmless behavior. It’s possible to train the…
Are Collies Good With Ducks? (Collie Duck Herding Tips!)
Collies are great with ducks! Collies are not aggressive, and owing to their impressive working heritage, they are the perfect breed to protect ducks or chickens from any would-be predators….
Are Collies Scared of Men? (Why? How to cure their fear)
Your collie might be scared of men because of lack of socialization when they were a puppy, past abuse from men, dislike of a masculine scent, or just because they…
How to train your collie to walk calmly and stop pulling
Training your collie to walk calmly while they are on their lead is an important aspect of basic collie training. Without sufficient training, collies will pull and strain at their…
Do collies have webbed feet? (And why they need them!)
If you’ve ever looked closely at your collie’s paws, you might have noticed their toes have a little stretch of skin between them. This is commonly called webbed feet, or…
Collie Care Guides:
Why do Collies Chase Flies and Bees? (Is it Harmful?)
If you’re out on a summer’s day with your Collie, you might notice them snapping at the air trying to catch flies. Most of the time, collies chase flies because…
How To Stop Your Collie Chewing Things (Training Tips)
It’s normal for dogs to chew things like sticks, toys, and food, but your collie doesn’t understand the difference between a stick and an antique table leg. Destructive or compulsive…
11 Reasons Your Collie Stares At You (What It Really Means)
Collies are known for being intense dogs and will often be found staring at passers-by or cars but what does it really mean when your collie stares at you? Collies…
How to get your collie to listen to you (Easy Training Tips!)
While it might seem innocent enough at first, there are lots of situations where a collie’s disobedience could end up hurting them. Think about a busy road, or when they…
Why does my collie eat poop (How to train them not to!)
Eating poop is normal for collies. They usually grow out of it by the time they are around one year old. Fortunately, it’s easy to prevent your collie from eating…
Should Collies Eat Eggs? (Are Eggs Good for Collies?)
Collies can eat eggs, as they are a healthy source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals that can be hard to come by in other foods. Eggs are safe,…
