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
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…
Collie Ball Training and Game Ideas Your Collie will LOVE!
Ball games are some of the best games to play with Collies. They offer endless training possibilities (which collies love) and fun physical and cognitive benefits for you and your…
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…
How To Care For Your Collie: Nine Important Tips For New Collie Owners
New collie owner? Congratulations! Collies are amazing pets for active people and whether you’ve got a new collie puppy or you’ve adopted an older collie, you’re in for a treat!…
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…
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…
Collie Diet
Why you should never feed your collie grapes or raisins
Dogs have a different digestion system than humans, so lots of food that are healthy and nutritious for you are useless or even harmful for your collie. While most of…
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,…
Can Collies Eat Cheese? (Or Is It Bad For Them?)
Cheese is delicious, we know that and our dogs certainly seem to too but there’s some debate around the question of can collies eat cheese or is it best avoided?…
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…
How much food does a border collie need? (complete guide)
Border Collies are active breeds and need plenty of food to keep their energy levels up. A regular sized 40-45 pound border collie needs around 1,000 calories worth of food…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Collie Mental Health & Happiness
Why is my collie sad? (How to make your collie happy!)
Your collie may be sad for a whole variety of reasons, but the most important thing is knowing how to cheer them up! You can cheer your collie up by…
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…
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…
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…
Collie Sleeping Habits Guide (Sleep Help and Training)
Despite being an active dog, collies require 12 – 14 hours of sleep per day. Working collies especially need lots of sleep to replenish their energy levels for the next…
How Smart are Collies? Collie Intelligence Explained
In the dog world, one breed stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to mental ability. Collies are widely recognized as the most intelligent breeds in the…
