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Collie Training

Information on Training Your Collie Dog or Puppy

The intelligence of the Collie has been touted as near miraculous, but this is more myth than reality. The Collie, while quite intelligent, does not have encyclopaedic knowledge of the law so don�t expect Lassie. But, the Collie is a sensitive and devoted dog who will do all within his power to please his owners. This graciousness extends to other family pets, even if this pet is (horrors) feline. Children will be treated with kindness and patience when it is reciprocated. But, once a child upsets or spooks a Collie, this breed will be cautious for some time after.

Collies can be timid and be spooked by loud voices, sudden noises and other unexpected sights and sounds. Sometimes the Collie can act defensively if frightened, and this can be in the way of a nip to the heel. Small children may play too rambunctiously and the Collie can be scared by this. And, a Collie�s sensitivity causes him great anxiety in disharmonious environments. He has, to be frank, a rather delicate constitution.

Contrary to the Hollywood portrayal, a Collie cannot be trained to recognize a money laundering operation. That being said, the Collie is quite intelligent, sensitive and highly trainable. But training a Collie is a delicate procedure for this breed is a headstrong mix of fear, stubbornness and manipulation. So, the successful trainer will begin training early, and demonstrate with absolute consistency that only proper behaviour is acceptable. With a Collie, training with too firm a voice will cause the dog to wither. Your tone should be patient but definite. And, a Collie will not respond to a yanking leash. This strategy is doomed to failure as most Collies will become quickly annoyed and refuse further participation. Seek professional Collie trainers for advice and coaching if you are new to Collie ownership.

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