lazy untrained border collie

[fizz-tally]

my border is very lazy,doesnt like long walks,will work tups,but scared of ewes & as all the sheep are going he will not have that to do

he was locked in a caravan & beaten which explans why he is the way he is,not very good at listening to your commands also.

he is about 5 now & would really like to get him trained & out doing things,he is also putting on far to much weight & i would like to get that off him too.

any good ideas? my other dog will walk for miles

 

[rema]

Have you thought about agility.It might bring him out of his shell abit??.Fly ball is something collies exel at aswell.

 

[fizz-tally]

it is something i had thought about for both dogs,sadly ben has 4 left paws

& not sure if he will jump but willing to try,just need to find classes in edinburgh

 

[tanflislibs]

a treadmill? or a horse walker? the treat an dclicker thing works really well most of the time

 

[sloulou]

are you in Edinburgh? I used to keep my hors up there (in Dalkeith) - Edinburgh is my favourite place - very jealous...

My mum has a BC - She goes crazy for football - it is basically what keeps her fit - although she doesn't mind walks. Are there any games your collie likes? Have you tried ball games?

Also - I have got some very good advice from here:
http://www.dogclub.co.uk/forum/index.php

There are lots of BC owners (and some experts), perhaps you could ask their advice?

xx

 

[marian]

Hi have you tried taking him to a training class an instructor could really help you or if worst comes to the worst sign up for dog borstal...only joking.

 

[fizz-tally]

looking for classes as my old one stopped ages ago.

he is a good dog really,just need a bit of help with the lazy boy