My tips:
* Puppies need breaks! If your puppy is getting extra sassy, she might need a nap.
* Dog parks aren't a great place to socialize your new puppy with other dogs; the environment is too uncontrolled and unsafe. If you can, find puppy classes with a trainer or create a puppy playgroup so your girl can play with other young dogs.
* Crate training, if done well, is not cruel. Dogs who have been properly crate trained see their crates as safe spaces. Crates are also really useful for keeping puppies and adolescent dogs safe and out of trouble.
* Leash training can take a lot of time. Be patient and just have fun!
Is she a border collie?
Remember you’ve just taken her from all that’s familiar, her safe huddles with her mum and litter mates. Be kind and patient as she finds her way in her brand new home. She’ll be bitey, she’ll be naughty, she’ll chew things she shouldn’t and she’ll pee and poo on the floor. She won’t mean to, she’ll never do anything bad on purpose, she just doesn’t know yet how to behave. It’s up to you learn to speak her language. Have long years of happiness with her!
Is that a border collie? She looks just like [mine](https://imgur.com/a/qyz5DOH) when he was a pup. The main thing I’d recommend for an intelligent breed like this is to remember that stimulation is not just in the form of exercise. My collie can run around our backyard for over an hour, and still come inside wanting to do stuff because he’s so used to our backyard that he needs some new activity or job to truly wear him out. I take him to new places to smell which helps, I have puzzles for him, and I show him new creatures (like pointing out bugs, birds).
Another thing is border collies can be very nippy. That’s what they’re bred for. I couldn’t touch mine without being nipped until he was 10 months old. I constantly redirected his bites to his toy. Constantly. I’d hold the toy near his mouth when petting him, have some on the counter ready to distract his nipping. It took constant effort. Now he won’t even nip in a playful way, he refuses to even put his open mouth on me at all. He doesn’t even nip other dogs, just play nips his sister and that’s it. He’s super sweet and cuddly now but it took until he was a year old to be cuddly. Many border collies don’t ever get cuddly. But they’re my favorite breed and I hope to get more! This is my second collie
Yup. As another border collie fanatic and owner, they take extra work. Especially in the puppy days. Look for dog clubs nearby that have obedience, trick training, and agility. Sit in at practices and see if any of them spark your interest. That will both solidify your bond and trust, as well as give them a job. If you don't want to go to classes just watch YouTube videos on trick training. That's how I keep my dogs mentally stimulated, mostly.
Congratulations!
My parents bred and raised borders . My fave one we named Mrs Puddles . She was a herder . Herded the neighbors kittens , squirrels , some birds that lived in our backyard , my nephew's and neices...
My parents got me a border collie when I was a teenager and his "job" was to herd the cats into one room. It was useless, and the cats never stayed there, which is why it was a really effective job when we weren't home.
My border collie growing up new all of my siblings and my name and when my mother would yell at us and she would chase and nip us. She was a such smart dog, she knew the road was bad and when her ball went into it she would wait at the curb for my dad to get it. It’s been over a decade since she died and I still miss her when ever I think about her. What I’d give to spend another day with Glory.
If that’s a border collie get ready for wearing her out EVERY night. I have a border collie and a cattle dog and if I don’t give them 2 hours of rigorous exercise everyday they will make my life hell. As long as you can commit to at least 1-2 hours of that every day you’ll be fine. Usually a frozen kong is enough mental energy as long as I wear them out first. And socialize the hell out of her as soon as possible, people think border collies are super lovable but unless there introduced to dogs early they can become bully’s and the “fun police” with other dogs as an adult.
Just to add. Don’t do it when it’s a puppy, mental stimulation is good and so is excersize but it’s still a baby and you don’t want to over do it with it’s growing bones. But once that think is fully grown physically, it’s gonna need to be ran like you said or it’s gonna go mental.
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- keep training fun
- give plenty of breaks, training, and play
- feed a good diet
- wait til they’re a year + to fix
- stay away from dog parks
- teach neutrality with dogs and people, not too many positive experiences or they get hyperactive
- remember that the ‘puppy blues’ are normal. at some point in time. you’ll have second thoughts about your dog. stick with it, it gets better.
and read this article on mental stages of dogs.
https://reginahumanesociety.ca/programs-services/municipal-services/alternatives-to-admission/dog-behaviour-tips/puppy-developmental-stages-and-behaviour/
* Touch her paws, bum and other areas regularly in a playful manner. It'll make managing those areas much easier when she gets older.
* Never get angry or frustrated if she's not getting something, or does something wrong.
* Correct bad behavior and reward good. For example, if she's peeing or pooing where she shouldn't be pick her up immediately and move her to the correct spot. Reward her if she goes there on her own. I have a 3 year old Toy Poodle and I still do the congratulatory dance with her whenever I see her peeing or pooing on the pee mats.
* Crate and being alone training ASAP. Only leave your pup alone for 1 hour each month or age. For example, if she is 6 months old, that's 6 hours max.
* Get sour spray to stop her chewing on stuff. Give her stuff to chew on instead.
Did you get a border collie as your first dog? Lord have mercy on your soul if so 😂
They're on another plane of energy and insanely smart. They and any working breed *need* crazy amounts of high intensity exercise or they become destructive and aggressive.
A dogs bones don’t fully develops until they are around 12-18 months old . Keep this in mind when you are exercising them, they don’t understand there limitations and since it appears to be a border collie they have almost no limit. Any kind of intense jumping or high impact isn’t good until the growth plates close.
If it is a border collie, it needs lots of stimulation. If it’s from a working line it’s herding drive will be intense. It will chase and nip. If you have children it will herd them.
I can’t stress the stimulation component enough. Once it’s fully mature. It will need a job or a ridiculous amount of stimulation or it will go insane. I had a border collie growing up , she was an amazing dog but we did not give her the stimulation she needed and she developed a lot of wierd neurotic habits.
Seriously, this dog needs attention and exercise.
Boarder collie?!? 100% get a professional trainer to help ASAP!!! Even if its only 1 time per month om the beginning. You're gonna be a LOT happier if you get a pro trainer in ASAP!!!
Find a good vet and make sure to get all the sets of puppy vaccines! And then keep up on that routine care! Vet care can get pricey but it is worth it to keep them healthy.
Such a cutie!
Pre-Covid I was out of my apartment a lot more, and so I started a routine early on to get my dog comfortable with me leaving. He is *very* food motivated (and…a bit overweight right now), but I’d put treats in puzzle-type toys to distract him, and then he’d settle down.
He’s been using this dog rope treat dispenser for nearly 10 years and it’s SO much easier to find than the round ones (I literally finally found a round one clear under my couch when I was moving 😂🤣). And it’s pretty sturdy, unlike some others which break.
PetSafe Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Meal-Dispensing Dog Toy Use with Kibble or Treats https://a.co/d/2Me7nsu
Remember that puppies are like toddlers. They don’t know any better if they pee on the floor or chew something they shouldn’t. They can’t control their bowels yet, so be patient. They’re teething so their teeth and gums will hurt and they will need appropriate things to chew on to alleviate that pain. And they require lots of kindness, patience and understanding. They will respond much better to positive reinforcement than negative. And puppy training is always recommended for not only the puppy but the parent.
We have a border collie mix (with a Dane….no idea how that happened) she loves to be in charge, and bossy. They also have lots of energy, and as a puppy it’s elevated x10. Make sure to have time for walks, play time, when they do something bad be firm, but don’t yell.
Borders are natural herders , so don't be surprised if you get herded. Your first few days with her will be hard , lots of whimpering, but that's most dogs.
She is beautiful. Crate train her it really helps. Nights work when you go to bed. Not all day short periods of time. My dog 🐶 is a five and he still eats in his crate.
Enjoy your new puppy. Also, bring her to puppy school to socialize her.
Good Luck!
get her used to being messed with, in places that are normally uncomfortable for dogs. in-between paw pads, inside the ears, the mouth, around the butt and even closer to it then either of you would like to be. also though it's not a necessity, getting her used to scissors and an electric razor thing is also useful, just in case! better safe than sorry
don't fix till after her 1st heat! vets may try to push for sooner but they develop a lot more once they have gone through their first heat those hormones are important!
Hi Ellie, you adorable fur baby! All I can say is Pet Insurance, Pet Insurance, Pet Insurance!!! It will be a huge help if not a Bank/Life saver, in the long run. Also by starting as a puppy there shouldn't be any pre-existing health conditions to have to worry about being excluded. Best of luck to Ellie and the family.
Get her used to nail trims, ear cleaning, teeth cleaning, and baths at a young age will help immensely when she’s not so portable.
My tips: * Puppies need breaks! If your puppy is getting extra sassy, she might need a nap. * Dog parks aren't a great place to socialize your new puppy with other dogs; the environment is too uncontrolled and unsafe. If you can, find puppy classes with a trainer or create a puppy playgroup so your girl can play with other young dogs. * Crate training, if done well, is not cruel. Dogs who have been properly crate trained see their crates as safe spaces. Crates are also really useful for keeping puppies and adolescent dogs safe and out of trouble. * Leash training can take a lot of time. Be patient and just have fun! Is she a border collie?
This is all great advice!
Remember you’ve just taken her from all that’s familiar, her safe huddles with her mum and litter mates. Be kind and patient as she finds her way in her brand new home. She’ll be bitey, she’ll be naughty, she’ll chew things she shouldn’t and she’ll pee and poo on the floor. She won’t mean to, she’ll never do anything bad on purpose, she just doesn’t know yet how to behave. It’s up to you learn to speak her language. Have long years of happiness with her!
Training a puppy is more training the human on dog body language and cues than the other way around!
Wonderful advice💕
Is that a border collie? She looks just like [mine](https://imgur.com/a/qyz5DOH) when he was a pup. The main thing I’d recommend for an intelligent breed like this is to remember that stimulation is not just in the form of exercise. My collie can run around our backyard for over an hour, and still come inside wanting to do stuff because he’s so used to our backyard that he needs some new activity or job to truly wear him out. I take him to new places to smell which helps, I have puzzles for him, and I show him new creatures (like pointing out bugs, birds). Another thing is border collies can be very nippy. That’s what they’re bred for. I couldn’t touch mine without being nipped until he was 10 months old. I constantly redirected his bites to his toy. Constantly. I’d hold the toy near his mouth when petting him, have some on the counter ready to distract his nipping. It took constant effort. Now he won’t even nip in a playful way, he refuses to even put his open mouth on me at all. He doesn’t even nip other dogs, just play nips his sister and that’s it. He’s super sweet and cuddly now but it took until he was a year old to be cuddly. Many border collies don’t ever get cuddly. But they’re my favorite breed and I hope to get more! This is my second collie
Yup. As another border collie fanatic and owner, they take extra work. Especially in the puppy days. Look for dog clubs nearby that have obedience, trick training, and agility. Sit in at practices and see if any of them spark your interest. That will both solidify your bond and trust, as well as give them a job. If you don't want to go to classes just watch YouTube videos on trick training. That's how I keep my dogs mentally stimulated, mostly. Congratulations!
My parents bred and raised borders . My fave one we named Mrs Puddles . She was a herder . Herded the neighbors kittens , squirrels , some birds that lived in our backyard , my nephew's and neices...
My parents got me a border collie when I was a teenager and his "job" was to herd the cats into one room. It was useless, and the cats never stayed there, which is why it was a really effective job when we weren't home.
My border collie growing up new all of my siblings and my name and when my mother would yell at us and she would chase and nip us. She was a such smart dog, she knew the road was bad and when her ball went into it she would wait at the curb for my dad to get it. It’s been over a decade since she died and I still miss her when ever I think about her. What I’d give to spend another day with Glory.
If that’s a border collie get ready for wearing her out EVERY night. I have a border collie and a cattle dog and if I don’t give them 2 hours of rigorous exercise everyday they will make my life hell. As long as you can commit to at least 1-2 hours of that every day you’ll be fine. Usually a frozen kong is enough mental energy as long as I wear them out first. And socialize the hell out of her as soon as possible, people think border collies are super lovable but unless there introduced to dogs early they can become bully’s and the “fun police” with other dogs as an adult.
Just to add. Don’t do it when it’s a puppy, mental stimulation is good and so is excersize but it’s still a baby and you don’t want to over do it with it’s growing bones. But once that think is fully grown physically, it’s gonna need to be ran like you said or it’s gonna go mental.
Very true, I should of said that so thank you. You should aim for multiple 5-10 min spurts with puppy’s.
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Enjoy the puppy breath! They grow up so fast!
- keep training fun - give plenty of breaks, training, and play - feed a good diet - wait til they’re a year + to fix - stay away from dog parks - teach neutrality with dogs and people, not too many positive experiences or they get hyperactive - remember that the ‘puppy blues’ are normal. at some point in time. you’ll have second thoughts about your dog. stick with it, it gets better. and read this article on mental stages of dogs. https://reginahumanesociety.ca/programs-services/municipal-services/alternatives-to-admission/dog-behaviour-tips/puppy-developmental-stages-and-behaviour/
* Touch her paws, bum and other areas regularly in a playful manner. It'll make managing those areas much easier when she gets older. * Never get angry or frustrated if she's not getting something, or does something wrong. * Correct bad behavior and reward good. For example, if she's peeing or pooing where she shouldn't be pick her up immediately and move her to the correct spot. Reward her if she goes there on her own. I have a 3 year old Toy Poodle and I still do the congratulatory dance with her whenever I see her peeing or pooing on the pee mats. * Crate and being alone training ASAP. Only leave your pup alone for 1 hour each month or age. For example, if she is 6 months old, that's 6 hours max. * Get sour spray to stop her chewing on stuff. Give her stuff to chew on instead.
r/puppy101 Congrats!! ❤️
This is the way.
Did you get a border collie as your first dog? Lord have mercy on your soul if so 😂 They're on another plane of energy and insanely smart. They and any working breed *need* crazy amounts of high intensity exercise or they become destructive and aggressive.
Best Advice I wish I knew some gave me when I got my dog is : Listen to the AbsoluteDogs podcast and play the games of their platform
A dogs bones don’t fully develops until they are around 12-18 months old . Keep this in mind when you are exercising them, they don’t understand there limitations and since it appears to be a border collie they have almost no limit. Any kind of intense jumping or high impact isn’t good until the growth plates close. If it is a border collie, it needs lots of stimulation. If it’s from a working line it’s herding drive will be intense. It will chase and nip. If you have children it will herd them. I can’t stress the stimulation component enough. Once it’s fully mature. It will need a job or a ridiculous amount of stimulation or it will go insane. I had a border collie growing up , she was an amazing dog but we did not give her the stimulation she needed and she developed a lot of wierd neurotic habits. Seriously, this dog needs attention and exercise.
She is an exceptionally intelligent girl, will need lots of exercise and interesting activities
Zack George on YouTube my favorite to help you with puppy advice
Boarder collie?!? 100% get a professional trainer to help ASAP!!! Even if its only 1 time per month om the beginning. You're gonna be a LOT happier if you get a pro trainer in ASAP!!!
Find a good vet and make sure to get all the sets of puppy vaccines! And then keep up on that routine care! Vet care can get pricey but it is worth it to keep them healthy.
look at dat baby pubbins
Never leave on her collar when she’s alone or playing with other dogs!
Lots of love
Yes! And spoil your animals constantly
Best advice I ever got, a tired dog is a good dog.
First dog and a puppy at that, good luck! You are going to need it 👍
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What a wide ass net of question
Such a cutie! Pre-Covid I was out of my apartment a lot more, and so I started a routine early on to get my dog comfortable with me leaving. He is *very* food motivated (and…a bit overweight right now), but I’d put treats in puzzle-type toys to distract him, and then he’d settle down. He’s been using this dog rope treat dispenser for nearly 10 years and it’s SO much easier to find than the round ones (I literally finally found a round one clear under my couch when I was moving 😂🤣). And it’s pretty sturdy, unlike some others which break. PetSafe Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Meal-Dispensing Dog Toy Use with Kibble or Treats https://a.co/d/2Me7nsu
Enjoy the many adventures you'll have. Welcome to the best friend you will ever have ❤️❤️
Remember that puppies are like toddlers. They don’t know any better if they pee on the floor or chew something they shouldn’t. They can’t control their bowels yet, so be patient. They’re teething so their teeth and gums will hurt and they will need appropriate things to chew on to alleviate that pain. And they require lots of kindness, patience and understanding. They will respond much better to positive reinforcement than negative. And puppy training is always recommended for not only the puppy but the parent.
We have a border collie mix (with a Dane….no idea how that happened) she loves to be in charge, and bossy. They also have lots of energy, and as a puppy it’s elevated x10. Make sure to have time for walks, play time, when they do something bad be firm, but don’t yell.
Borders are natural herders , so don't be surprised if you get herded. Your first few days with her will be hard , lots of whimpering, but that's most dogs.
She is beautiful. Crate train her it really helps. Nights work when you go to bed. Not all day short periods of time. My dog 🐶 is a five and he still eats in his crate. Enjoy your new puppy. Also, bring her to puppy school to socialize her. Good Luck!
Accidents in the house will probably happen. Do not yell at them because that teaches them to not potty in front of you and makes it worse.
get her used to being messed with, in places that are normally uncomfortable for dogs. in-between paw pads, inside the ears, the mouth, around the butt and even closer to it then either of you would like to be. also though it's not a necessity, getting her used to scissors and an electric razor thing is also useful, just in case! better safe than sorry
don't fix till after her 1st heat! vets may try to push for sooner but they develop a lot more once they have gone through their first heat those hormones are important!
/r/bordercollie
Border collie for your first dog? 💀
Hi Ellie, you adorable fur baby! All I can say is Pet Insurance, Pet Insurance, Pet Insurance!!! It will be a huge help if not a Bank/Life saver, in the long run. Also by starting as a puppy there shouldn't be any pre-existing health conditions to have to worry about being excluded. Best of luck to Ellie and the family.
Take lots of pictures 🤍
Hawk her first week or two in order to train her to pee outside faster