I’ve always maintained that hitting or yelling at a dog in anger does very little good to correct behaviors. When it comes to training or correcting a bad behavior positive reinforcement and an even keel are the way to go. When dealing with a Border Collie I would say this is doubly true. Continue Reading »
I was never a fan of the pinch collar for dogs other than those massive Bull Mastiffs and some of the larger breeds. It was always my opinion that if the dog was more powerful than the owner than I could see them being warranted. It just seemed to me that otherwise it was unnecessary, maybe a little cruel and, well, they just look mean. Maybe I’m a bit of a softy. Continue Reading »
There is much to be said for the herding instinct of the Border Collie and the pure intensity that comes along with it. You’ve probably seen videos of these dogs while they work and there is no doubt that every fiber of their being is focused on the task at hand. Continue Reading »
There is no question that Border Collies are extremely smart. In fact most people in the dog world consider this breed to be the most intelligent on the planet. This can be a great attribute in your pet if you are ready to deal with both the positives and the negatives. Continue Reading »
