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…
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…
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 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,…
Jealousy in Collies and How to Manage It
Collies are emotional beasts and can be prone to jealousy if they feel you aren’t giving them your full attention. Luckily, collies are also highly intelligent and it’s easy to…
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…
Basic Training Commands
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….
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…
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 stop your collie from immediately running outside
One thing every collie owner knows is how excited they can get when it’s time for walkies. Collies quickly learn that when you open the door to leave, one of…
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…
Useful Skills
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 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 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…
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 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…
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…
Tricks & Games
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 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 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 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 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…
How to Teach your Collie to Howl
Border Collies are known for their intelligence and perception skills but they’re also a noisy breed. They commonly howl on their own but you can also teach them to howl…
Herding Training
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…
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…
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…
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…
Agility Training
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…
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…
