Border Collie
Border Collie Training
The Border Collie’s instinct is to be your employee, not your friend. Still, with the right amount of patience and care, your Border Collie puppy will grow into being part of your family, not just your co-worker! More than other breeds, your Border Collie puppy needs to be socialized early. They think every other animal and child is trying to run from the herd, so they need to be taught how to interact with people. They love to be cuddled when the job is done right, and no dog is averse to getting a tasty treat. Make sure to be gentle, because Border Collies especially won’t work well with someone who’s mean to them.
Selecting a Border Collie Puppy
Border Collie Puppy Ears
A Border Collie’s ears can come in different shapes and sizes, so don’t worry if they look a little different. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.