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Collie Training:
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…
How to Teach your Collie to Roll Over
Teaching your collie to roll over is a fun trick for them to learn, and while your collie might not derive much utility from it, it’s an impressive trick to…
Why does my collie jump up? (How to stop collies jumping)
Collies jump up to greet people they know or to acquaint themselves with a new stranger. This is their way of saying hello, although it is unwanted behavior from a…
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…
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 Breed Information:
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…
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…
Do Collies Like Water? (Getting wet and swimming!)
Collies generally love water. As a rule of thumb the wetter, the better! Most collies love water and will happily spend all day playing at the beach. Collies love playing…
Collie floppy ears explained (collie ear taping tips)
Collies can sometimes have one or two naturally floppy ears, depending on how the cartilage in their ears develops when they are a puppy. Having one or both ears flop…
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…
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 Care Guides:
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…
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…
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…
Can Collies eat Pumpkin? (Is pumpkin safe for collies?)
Collies can eat fresh pumpkin or plain tinned pumpkin, but they should not eat any kind of pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice mixtures, since they often contain other ingredients which…
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…
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…