Caring for your Collie
Learn what it takes to look after a collie!
Collies are a lot of work. They need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation.
In this section, you’ll find lots of advice covering all aspects of caring for your collie, including collie diet advice, exercise tips, grooming guides, and lots of advice on how to keep your collie happy and healthy.
For those times when your collie has picked up some bad habits, check out the unwanted collie behaviors training guides to get them back on track.
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Collie Exercise
8 Simple Tips To Stop Your Collie Being So Hyperactive
Collies are a high-energy breed by nature, which can lead to them becoming overly hyperactive if they don’t have a suitable outlet for their pent-up energy. Although having an active…
Should I get a collie? (Is a collie the right dog for you?)
Thinking about getting a collie as a companion but not sure if you should? Collies make excellent pets however for the average person or family they are most likely not…
Do collies run away? (Why they run and how to stop them)
Collies are well known for being prone to anxiety, and they can become stressed and bored much more easily than other dogs. Collies usually don’t run away. Collies are highly…
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…
Can collies live in apartments? (tips for apartment living)
Collies are not suited for apartment living. They are the smartest dogs in the world, and some of the most energetic. Collies need LOTS of mental and physical stimulation throughout…
How Fast Are Border Collies? (Why Are They So Fast?)
Border collies are the most common breed of collie-type dogs in the world and are known for not only being quick learners but quick on their paws. They run laps…
Collie Diet
Can Collies Eat Apples? (Are Apples Safe for Collies?)
Collies can eat the flesh of fresh apples, but should not eat the seeds or cores. Apples are not especially nutritious for collies, but they can eat them as a…
Can Collies Eat Bread? What collie owners need to know
Collies can eat most bread, rolls, bagels, and other bread products, however it is important to check the ingredients because some bread contains nuts and seeds or raisins, which are…
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,…
Obesity in Border Collies and how to help your collie lose weight
Border collies are athletic and energetic dogs, so we don’t often think of them as being overweight. In spite of their boundless energy, occasionally border collies can become overweight, usually…
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…
Can Collies Eat Bananas? (Easy Collie Banana Treat Idea)
Collies can eat fresh bananas, dried bananas, or bananas mixed with peanut butter. Although bananas are a tasty treat that most collies will love, it’s important not to give them…
Collie Grooming Tips
Border Collies Shedding Guide (How To Manage It)
Shedding is an important factor for many people who are deciding on which breed to choose as their new family member, as it can quite quickly make our homes look…
Do Collies Smell? (How to Control Collie Odor)
You may already know Border Collies are highly intelligent, active, and love to be outside. You may also have an image of a dirty farm dog with a strong collie…
How To Brush your Collie’s Teeth: Collie Tooth Care Guide
Your collies teeth go through a lot every day so it is important to look after them. The best way to look after your collies teeth is to brush them…
Collie Physical Health
17 simple ideas to make your home and yard safe for collies
Collies are inquisitive creatures and keeping your home safe for your four legged family member is essential for their health and well-being. There are a few practical things you can…
Can Collies Sleep Outdoors? Collie Outside Sleeping Tips
If they could, collies would spend every waking minute outside herding, playing or just having a nap. They absolutely love to be outside and the majority of collies would choose…
How To Brush your Collie’s Teeth: Collie Tooth Care Guide
Your collies teeth go through a lot every day so it is important to look after them. The best way to look after your collies teeth is to brush them…
13 simple methods to help your collie to calm down
If you’ve owned a collie, you already know how full of energy they can be. Sometimes it feels like they don’t have an off switch, and it can be hard…
How To Pick Up Your Collie Safely (Training & Safety Tips!)
Collies are medium sized dogs and to pick your pooch up safely put one arm behind your dogs hind legs and wrap your other arm around their chest at the…
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…
Collie Mental Health & Happiness
Mental Stimulation Ideas for Collies
Collies are the most intelligent breed of dog on the planet. The results speak for themselves, the majority of agility champions, obedience champions and sheepdog trials champions are all border…
Does My Collie Love Me? (10 Ways To Tell!)
Border collies are smart dogs. Unlike a loveable golden retriever that loves everyone unconditionally, collies can tell if somebody is a true friend or not and can be quite discerning…
Can collies be left alone? How to prevent separation anxiety
Collies prefer to have someone around all day as they are highly sociable animals however they can be left alone for short periods as long as As a general rule,…
13 simple methods to help your collie to calm down
If you’ve owned a collie, you already know how full of energy they can be. Sometimes it feels like they don’t have an off switch, and it can be hard…
Why do collies chase shadows (How to help them to stop)
Collies chase shadows because of a lack of mental stimulation or physical exercise. It can also be an indication of obsessive behavior due to frustration or anxiety. Unfortunately, collies are…
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…
