Potty training is one of the most important things your collie must learn. Common sense should tell you why it is the most vital part of raising a puppy and has to be done consistently to be effective. Apart from the maintenance of your household hygiene, trained collies are happy collies. There are numerous ways [...]
Eliminating Skunk Odor From Your Collie
by: Kelly Marshall A skunk’s spray is one of the most unpleasant odors there is to a human’s nose. Putting your collie outside in the yard, hearing a commotion and finding out a skunk has sprayed your pet is not only terrible but also very smelly. A skunk’s spray is yellowy oil, which they spray [...]
These cute answers are from different dog breeds when asked ”How many dogs does it take to put in a light bulb?” Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we’ve got our whole lives ahead of us, and you’re inside worrying about a stupid burned-out light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. And I’ll replace any [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

Photo by Cristobal Twice a year Rough Collies “molt” their undercoat. As with many long haired breeds, you must rake/brush this fur out. If you are a very neat person, then you had better know how to use a vacuum cleaner! (They are not a good house pet if someone in the family has allergies [...]

Photo by Dale Hugo Is trying to control your dogs barking getting a bit of a pain when all you want to do is get a decent sleep, leave your dog for 5 minutes, or have some respected guests round without having to get the earplugs out? Training your dog to stop barking doesn’t have [...]
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