The Pet Report

Border collie training is one of the things present or possible border collie owners should not neglect. Border collies are known to be intelligent dogs but leaving them untrained can make them difficult to control hence may potentially lead to various trouble to themselves or anyone around them.

Having such exceptional herding instinct, border collies are expected to bark, nip and grip. However, barking may become more of a predicament if it goes beyond what is normal or what’s more tolerable according to human point of view.

It is not easy to find remedy to a certain problem not knowing where it came from or what are the reasons for its occurrence. So to determine what makes your precious pet bark over and over, try to find out what triggered the behavior. A border collie may bark if:

• he does not get sufficient exercise
• lacks mental stimulation
• bored and does not have enough toys to play
• he sees the need to herd be it other animals or your kids
• he is alone and away from his human
• he is aware of|detects an impending threat

If he barks because of lack of exercise or mental stimulation, the best approach to deal with the problem is to provide more activities. Walk your dog at least once a day and teach him to retrieve a ball or play Frisbee. Dog training activities including teaching basic obedience and other tricks will also give him the mental challenge he needs.

Having been bred to herd, you may see your household pet barking at what he deems as “sheep” every once in awhile. It is therefore advisable to teach other family members specially kids on how to respond when the situation requires. If barking is due to|is a result of boredom and loneliness, transferring his crate or bed in an area where the family often stays and providing him with unique and interactive dog toys will help fix the problem.

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