Collie loves to run off with other Collies ?
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We have a 8 month old Border Collie who's recall is pretty good unless something exciting is happening.
She'll sniff and say hello and is quite timid to other dogs. However she LOVES other Collies, loves playing with them running off and it's a real battle to get her back.
Starting to drive us a bit mad, any ideas?
She'll sniff and say hello and is quite timid to other dogs. However she LOVES other Collies, loves playing with them running off and it's a real battle to get her back.
Starting to drive us a bit mad, any ideas?
Edited by Phunk on Thursday 24th November 08:03
Hi: I have a collie X and a Kelpie, working breeds like this need, as previously said A LOT of exercise, mine foe example get 3-4 hours a day (i work full time and fit these walks in around that) however more importantly to these breeds is company, they love the company of other dogs, i recommend getting to know the other dog owners in your area and combining your walks so the dog gets company that way, either that or have another dog yourself. Please remember all working breeds have been bred specifically to work, which means being on the move for hours a day every day, you need to replace that with physical and mental stimulation to tire the pup out. Hope it all works out cause they are always worth it in the end, especially collies, they are fabulous companions.
I'm in a similar situation to OP, I've a very sweet natured 10 month old BC boy who loves to play (being chased is his absolute favourite activity, usually spurred on from nicking someone else ball...) however he gives other collies a very wide berth, labs and labradoodles are his favourite play mates. I also have a 8 year old BC girl who is totally ball focussed and is completely oblivious to other dogs, but she does like to say hello to some people she meets on the walk and will drop her ball at their feet expecting them to throw it for her.
When the boy goes into one of his play states he's an absolute swine to get back on the lead, the missus has far better success, maybe because she's more excitable / has a higher pitched voice that sounds less ominous than mine when he's winding me up... Most of the trouble comes on the morning walk when I take the pair of them out alone, the missus does the afternoon walk and by all accounts he's much better. He's also better when we walk them together at weekends. We've had collies in the family for a long time now, the FiL was a professional dog trainer for well over 20 years and has judged / won Crufts for obedience with his dogs, he's helped out with our newest but I just think it takes a good while for collies to mature and settle into their adult character, our old girl is as good as gold now, but I do remember having similar moments with her up and beyond 24 months of age.
In regards to physical activity collies can go and go all day long, that's one of key aspects of the breed. However mental activity is just as important, try and introduce games on the walk to keep her on your toes, if you're with someone try splitting up or playing hide and seek to bring out the herding instinct and put their attention on you, also vary your walk route and if you can get them interested in a ball then your half way there. Keep trying, she will get better with time and attention.
Moss the merle, drives me spare some days but I wouldn't be without him now
When the boy goes into one of his play states he's an absolute swine to get back on the lead, the missus has far better success, maybe because she's more excitable / has a higher pitched voice that sounds less ominous than mine when he's winding me up... Most of the trouble comes on the morning walk when I take the pair of them out alone, the missus does the afternoon walk and by all accounts he's much better. He's also better when we walk them together at weekends. We've had collies in the family for a long time now, the FiL was a professional dog trainer for well over 20 years and has judged / won Crufts for obedience with his dogs, he's helped out with our newest but I just think it takes a good while for collies to mature and settle into their adult character, our old girl is as good as gold now, but I do remember having similar moments with her up and beyond 24 months of age.
In regards to physical activity collies can go and go all day long, that's one of key aspects of the breed. However mental activity is just as important, try and introduce games on the walk to keep her on your toes, if you're with someone try splitting up or playing hide and seek to bring out the herding instinct and put their attention on you, also vary your walk route and if you can get them interested in a ball then your half way there. Keep trying, she will get better with time and attention.
Moss the merle, drives me spare some days but I wouldn't be without him now
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