Collie Training
Collies take to training like a duck to water.
Collies are excellent dogs to train. They are super smart and willing to learn, and they love to please their owner.
In this section, you’ll find plenty of collie training tips, for everything from basic commands like sit and stay, useful skills like walking to heel, all the way up to advanced herding and agility training.
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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Unwanted Behaviors
13 Reasons Why Collies Don’t Make Good Therapy Dogs
If you’re thinking about training your collie as a therapy dog, there are probably lots of questions going through your mind, not least of which is are collies well suited…
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…
Complete Guide to Collie Licking (What It Really Means!)
Collies lick you because it is calming for them and helps them to relax. It’s a natural behavior that all dogs use to show affection. If your collie is licking…
Are Collies Aggressive? (Why? When? And How To Stop It)
Collies are not usually aggressive, although like most dogs they may lash out if they feel threatened. In this article, we’re going to take a look at collie aggressive behaviors,…
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…
Basic Training Commands
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…
Collies and New Babies Guide (Jealousy & Safety Guide)
Collies are good natured and make great family dogs, however they are prone to separation anxiety and can be jealous of new arrivals to your family. Welcoming a new baby…
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…
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…
100+ Unique Collie Name Ideas (With Explanations!)
How to choose a name for your collie When you’re choosing a name for your new Collie, there are a few things to keep in mind that aren’t immediately obvious….
Useful Skills
Are Collies Good Hunting Dogs? (Tracking / Retrieving?)
Collies lack the natural hunting and predatory instincts of some hunting breeds, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be a useful hunting companion. While collies generally aren’t known for being…
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…
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…
Taking Your Collie In The Car (Practical Tips and Advice)
Most collies love travelling in the car. It’s the big metal box that takes them to the dog park, to the beach, to the forest, to see their friends, and…
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…
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…
Tricks & Games
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 Teach your Collie to Play Dead
Playing dead is an impressive trick for any dog to learn. It’s both dramatic and adorable at the same time. Learning this might not be essential but teaching dogs new…
How to Teach your Collie to Cover Their Eyes (Peekaboo!)
Whether you call this trick shy, shame, cry, hide, or peekaboo, training your collie to cover their face with their paws is an adorable trick, and learning it is a…
How To Teach Your Collie To Bow (Simple Method)
‘Bow’ is one of the most adorable tricks a collie can learn. It’s a great trick for such a majestic breed, but learning new tricks is much more useful than…
How to Teach your Collie to Give You A Kiss (Easy Trick!)
Teaching your collie to give you kisses is a simple trick to learn since it’s a natural behavior of your collie to lick your face when they are happy to…
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…
Herding Training
Are Collies good with chickens? Collies & Chickens Guide
Collies have been working with chickens, ducks, sheep, and other farm animals for hundreds of years. Their unique intelligence and herding ability make them the perfect dog breed for working…
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…
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 Good With Horses?
Collies are excellent herding dogs, and they have been indispensable helpers for farms throughout history. Due to their unique herding ability and exceptional intelligence, collies are frequently placed in close…
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…
Agility Training
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…
6 Unique Collie Exercise Ideas (Collie Exercise Guide)
Collies need lots of exercise to keep them healthy. Collies love all outdoor activities, but especially games like fetch or tug of war, and skill based activities like agility where…
