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Collie 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…
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…
Why Do Collies Bark So Much? (And How To Stop Them)
Dogs bark, we know this is one of the ways they communicate but collies can be prone to barking a lot. They’re very high-energy, high alert dogs that like 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…
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…
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…
Collie Breed Information:
Do Collies Howl? (Why do collies howl and how to stop it)
All collies have the ability to howl, however most collies are more likely to bark instead of howl when they want to get your attention. Collies are generally quiet dogs…
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…
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,…
Five Simple Steps to Stop your Collie Whining
Nothing is more heartbreaking than hearing your beloved collie whining and not being able to understand why, or how to stop it. A whining collie is usually a symptom of…
Do collies have webbed feet? (And why they need them!)
If you’ve ever looked closely at your collie’s paws, you might have noticed their toes have a little stretch of skin between them. This is commonly called webbed feet, or…
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…
Collie Care Guides:
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 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…
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…
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…
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…