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
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 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!…
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…
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…
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…
Collie Diet
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Collie Grooming Tips
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…
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…
Collie Physical Health
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
