How do I train a Border Collie?

Hello. Training a Border Collie takes plenty of patience, because they are a very intelligent breed and sometimes have their own little schemes, so their obedience isn’t especially high.

When you start training, choose simple tasks first — sit, down, wait. Have some food your dog likes ready in your hand, give the command, and if the dog performs the action correctly, reward it promptly and praise it as a good dog.

Once your dog has learned these basic commands, gradually increase the difficulty and add exercises like fetching and following.