Herders in the vast grasslands always bring their own sheepdogs when herding. To some extent, the role of a sheepdog is equivalent to that of an adult. It can faithfully perform its duties, carefully watching over each sheep for the owner, and if there is an external invasion, it will immediately rush to protect the flock. So how to successfully train a Border Collie? Actually, from a broad perspective, good training involves the dog's name training, barking training, and feeding training.

      1. Give the sheepdog a good name and train it to respond to calls

      How to successfully train a Border Collie? First, if you want the sheepdog to listen to your call at any time, you need to give it a name first. Then, you must call its name from time to time daily. When a sheepdog follows a new owner, at first it might not adjust well. So you can train the name-calling daily. Each day you can randomly choose a time to call it with a sharp and bright voice. Over time, this becomes a conditioned reflex.

      2. Train it not to bark indiscriminately

      How to successfully train a Border Collie? When herding, the sheepdog and owner cooperate, so your dog must not bark casually at other animals. How to train this? Usually, when a dog just follows its owner, it might not adapt well, especially at night, when it tends to bark non-stop. At this time, you can give it a toy or place an alarm clock not far from it. Even in the city, this method is effective.

      3. Do frequent feeding training to deepen the bond between it and the owner

      How to successfully train a Border Collie? Regarding feeding, as the owner, you should often feed it so that it recognizes you as its true master. The feeding place should be fixed, and feeding times should be as regular as possible. If it comes to the owner before feeding time and acts spoiled, you must firmly refuse. This establishes absolute authority of the owner in its mind.

      Habit training for Border Collies should not be rushed. Plan to complete one habit exercise within a time period. Also, the number and duration of training sessions each day should not be excessive. As training time and frequency increase, gradually reward the Border Collie with food. Border Collies are among the smartest dogs, and with a bit of time and care, they can be trained quickly.