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BobA:
Have to agree with pointdablame 100% on the puppy crate training. Just make sure you get one where it can turn around because some breeds grow very quickly. Had a crate when my wife and I both worked and after being you in the yard in the morning he would know it was time for the crate and almost go there automatically when we left. Gave him a treat and never used it to punish him. After about 5 months I took the chance and left him out and all was good. Left the crate in the corner with the door open for a few more months because he thought it was his diggs.
pointdablame:
When we got our crate (this was 6 years ago now) we got one with a partition. Get a crate that will be large enough for your dog when he/she is full grown, then partition it. If you don't get one with a partition, just cut a piece of cardboard or something and zip tie it to the frame.
You want to make sure the pup has enough room to turn around and nto be cramped, but not enough room so that he/she can go to the bathroom in one corner and sleep in the other.
pointdablame:
--- Quote from: MikeQ on October 01, 2007, 08:01:53 pm ---Urinate in every corner of your house so he knows your the boss.
--- End quote ---
This might work too. :laugh2:
Ed_McCarron:
Border Collies are incredibly smart dogs - they need either a job or constant entertainment.
Be prepared to spend at least an hour a day playing flyball, teaching it agility, or letting it herd your kids.
tommy:
Just make sure you correct your dog and use your hands to get his attention when he is doing something you do not want him to be doing. (don't hit though) When the dog is on a leash it is even easier to get the dog to do the right thing. You have to tug on the leash and get him going in the right direction or to get him to stop doing or paying attention to something other than you. Overall, be firm with the dog, you're the boss. You can start out slow depending on how old the dog is but you must keep up with enforcing that you are the one in control and that the dog needs to do what you want him to do at all times, after some time goes by this will all come natural to the dog.
Edit. Also the crate thing works very well. What i did was when i leave the house the dog must go in the crate until i get back to avoid having the dog tear up the house while i was gone and it worked out well. Now, when i leave the house (even though my dog does not tear the house up anymore) all i have to do is point at the cage and he walk right in, he even goes in there by himself sometimes as it is a place he feels safe and comfortable in.
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