Dog Training for Border Collies and Border Collie puppies

The Border Collie can be a very demanding pet, most especially those from working stock. This is a highly intelligent, active and intense breed that requires above average mental and physical stimulation. They also need to work closely with their handler and are known to be sensitive to voice, touch and correction, therefore can be stressed in the company of abrasive humans or in the midst of unstructured and chaotic situations. Additionally, a Border Collie that does not have proper outlets for channelling their energy often have heightened motion sensitivity and become intent on controlling their environment - a trait that is likely exaggerated by their herding drive. They can also develop noise phobias and obsessive fixations.

On the other side of the coin, there are few other breeds as suited and responsive to agility, Heelwork to Music, Fly ball and competitive obedience. They thrive in rural environments where their great stamina is fulfilled through work, play and a good game of chase. Border Collies are acutely focused on their handler and their job, and those with lifestyles active enough to satisfy this breed's needs are richly rewarded by their exclusive and steadfast companionship and impressive trainability.

Border Collies and collie crosses are popular breeds at Royvon Dog Training Schools - some require gentle and patient confidence building while others need help channelling their energy to constructive obedience tasks. Regardless of the purpose for training, this is one breed that is as enjoyable to train as watch being trained or performing - when you give 100%, they'll usually give back 110%.

Royvon specialise in recall training for Border Collies.

Breed Characteristics Breed Awareness/Management

The Border Collie is a tightly wound string of energy, concentration and activity - usually in motion.

This breed is not ideal for a side-line owner, as ongoing exercise, supervision and training is required to keep pace with this intelligent and active dog.

Due to herding instincts, the Border Collie will chase and herd at high rates of speed, often nipping from behind.

This breed may chase everything from cars, bikes, joggers to animals - they also may nip the heels of running children in the attempt to herd, which is sometimes viewed as aggression, rather than the instinct it is. Therefore, the Border Collie is best managed with an athletic owner willing to work the dog both mentally and physically in obedience, games and competition.

This breed is also active and curious indoors.

If confined too much, the Border Collie can be destructive and bark excessively.

Although capable of outstanding obedience work, most Border Collies can be dominant, stubborn, high-strung and/or sensitive.

Training must be firm, but gentle. Treat the Border Collie as the intelligent, capable breed it is and all the hard work will be greatly rewarded!