
Training your collie should begin the moment you arrive home with your new pup. Most "household rules" training (i.e. off-limit furniture & rooms, table manners) will occur naturally as you go about your daily routine. Other commands require more devoted, focused sessions of training. Because a young pup has a short attention span, training sessions [...]
Keeping Your Collie’s Coat Clean and Healthy
by: Brock Lorber Your collie wears a coat of insulation, helping him stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. His coat holds essential oils close to his skin, and protects it from scrapes and scratches. The hollow hairs help him stay afloat so he can concentrate on swimming rather than treading. Without [...]
by: George Adams Collies were initially bred to herd sheep. The AKC classifies the Collie among the Herding Group. This breed is graceful and has plenty of endurance. They weigh between 55 to 80 pounds and stand from 22 to 26 inches tall. Whether brown or blue in color, their almond shaped eyes appear to [...]
Author: Darlene Berkel Pet friendly, or pet safe, furniture is a bit of a misnomer just like the term ‘child proof’ you can’t get furniture which is immune to damage, but you can make sure that things are as safe and durable as possible. If you want to allow your pet access to the house, [...]

FLEAS Flea Basics Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid. Depending on your climate, fleas may be a seasonal or year-round problem. Your collie can pick up fleas wherever an infestation exists, often in areas frequented by other cats and dogs. Adult fleas are dark brown, no bigger than a sesame seed, and [...]

The television series “Lassie” made Lassie the beloved symbol for Collies in America. Your new Collie puppy won’t measure up to the wonder dog, but you’ll most likely find him a wonderful family dog. The Family Protector The Collie was originally bred to herd sheep, and still has a strong protective instinct, which makes them [...]
Adopting a Shelter Rescue Collie

Photo by Tsuacctnt Adopting a fully grown shelter collie is often not considered an option when a family decides to get a new pet but there are some things you should consider. A fully grown shelter collie may already be house trained, trained in basic obedience and be past the teething stage. That means no [...]
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