the male is such a handful, we've had enough.
we bought him as a puppy from a farm which is probably why he is so energetic and different from our other collie. at the beginning of the year we had the vets do that operation on him to remove the testicles or whatever they do, because we were told it was likely to calm him down.
if anything, he has got worse. he barks all the time, he goes mad when people come in the house so we have to shut him behind a stairgate which he now jumps over, he is restless and paces constantly. on several occasions he has got quite nasty and he has bit me, but he's never bit anyone else. he lives in a house with women & there are no men. we do have male family members & he only actually listens to them. some kind of domination maybe? he loves to be centre of attention and gets jealous when someone is fussing over our other collie.
what can we do? all very well saying about dog training classes but my mum can't afford much. any ways we can try to control him? because my mum is considering getting rid of him because he is such a pain! but i don't think thats a good idea because our two dogs are so close, the older one might get depressed or something & plus she's old we don't want anything to happen...
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Eeek! Sounds like handful!
Couple suggestions...as stated in the other answers, call around to different trainers and explain your situation. Petsmart is $100 for 8 weeks. You may be able to find something much cheaper if you reach out!
Sounds like he needs some good exercise as well...invest in a good leash, harness, and/or muzzle pending how he is with other dogs. Take him for long walk-this is important to do everyday even if you have a yard. Dogs need a lot of discipline and exercises.
Invest in some books and/or hit up your local library!
Any training techniques you learn you must repeat everyday. Repetition is key. Dogs are like kids...they will get away with out they can!
It really doesn't matter if male or female family members are in the house. A lot of times dogs may listen to males more b/c their tone is deeper and more firm. Women can do this to and the dogs will listen.
Very worse case, if you recognize this just isn't working out-call the local Border Collie Rescue and they will help you potentially find a better situation for the dog.
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- First of all this is a prime example of why castration isn't ever an alternative to training.
Having said that, yes, you probably have a BC from a working strain, and not for nothing are they called a working strain - these sort need to be occupied, mentally as much as physically, if not more. They thrive on things like agility. And they need to run ALL DAY.
Personally I think, from what you are saying, you probably need to seriously consider whether a home with people who can do what's needed with this dog to channel all that energy, might be the best option. Don't worry about the other one - she might be upset to begin with, but to be honest, if your home is in uproar because of what the younger lad is getting up to, she may actually enjoy the calmer atmosphere, and being a single dog. And in push comes to shove and she's obviously upset being on her own, you could consider, later on, finding her a companion. Maybe a Rescue dog, one that's slightly older than a puppy.
Hopefully you can still get this lad under control however because rehoming is difficult, for you and for the dog - and so often once rehomed the first time, they start going from home to home, which is going to make his behaviour worse. - It is all to do with a lack of training.
Get some books from your library about dog training and start him on your own program. - If you cannot for whatever reason train the dogs (which is what it needs) then either sign the dog over to Border Collie Rescue or have it euthanised as this is no life for it.
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Breeder/owner/trainer of Border Collies for over 30 years. - Clearly you need an intervention. My husband is a dog trainer and he runs his business from his heart not his prices. Call a personal trainer . Tell the trainer your financial needs. Trainers ... I mean good Trainers hate it when dogs are given up on by there owners. If you cannot get a personal one .. Call the animal shelter .. Most have training classes available at low cost.
- it sounds like my dog he a hand full for sure my mom would beat him for doing something wrong and it just made it worst i just treated him nice and would let him out when he need it or something or when he bark i would just hold him to the person so he can sniff them it was funny how my mom would try train him one way but some dogs learn from pain and other dogs learn from being kind it a long process and anyways i think if none of it works probly get a sock collier for him that goes off if he barks it nothing i would do but it your choice
PS: if you trainer your dog yourself and it works you probably feel a lot better then having someone else do it, i know i do :)
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