02 Jun 10 Training Border Collies

Would you like to learn about training Border Collies? I bet you would so here are some.

Borders are smart,learn easily and love to keep being taught.However, if left to their own guidance they are quite innovative and inventive in just how and what they learn.From the beginning you will need to assert yourself as the chief.When that’s proven Borders are going to acknowledge their place in the scheme of things and end up being some of the most reliable and hardworking dogs you may have.They always like to please!But if left to their own, issues might quickly brew.

Just as with any dog,you must not make an effort to educate your Border should you be annoyed or angry.Your feelings will show through and he will react to it,more than likely in the wrong manner.Borders tend not to do too well when you get upset with them since they love to please, so teaching time has to be entertaining for both of you.Make it a challenge or a game.The key factor is that you should play your “game” every time at the same time.

With his a considerable assortment of energy,you had better get your Border used to his leash and collar quickly.It’s never too soon to accomplish this considering he could be a handful to control down the road.

The best way to get started is to just put on a soft collar.You should not yank it snug,just good enough so that your pups head isn’t likely to pull right out of the collar.I prefer to make space for one or two fingers to fit beneath collar with room to spare.Allow him walk all over with the collar on.He will probably try and scratch it off at the outset.In the end he will become accustomed to it and pay no attention to it.

As soon as he has “mastered” the collar,it is time for his leash.Simply hook it to the collar and let him move around with it attached.He is going to believe that something is chasing after him and try to escape.At some point he should settle down and ignore this too.Just be certain to watch so that he isn’t getting stuck on something and injure himself.

With his leash loose and trailing after him,this is actually the the optimal time to figure out if he will walk with you.Congratulations if he does as this is a momentous event.Offer him lots of praise(something Borders really like) when he continues to follow your lead.If he does not you could possibly try his favorite treat to motivate him.Dogs in most cases and Border Collies particularly are sensitive to physical punishment so do not yank on the leash.

Keep on practicing with the collar and leash and before long your Border pup will find out that the leash suggests he is going somewhere fun and exciting.

Always remember that Borders are sharp and quick on the uptake.They are agreeable participants in whatever you’re up to,incredibly inquisitive,faithful and really love to be able to help make you pleased.However,using that to your advantage will be the real key to teaching Border Collies.

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