LOVE your tips!!! I am doing novice rally with my pup and getting her to focus on me has been a challenge, I never thought of dropping treats! This is genius! Thank you!!
Its amazing too how much my Sally taught me. She, in very subtle ways, let me know that she preferred a harness for walking instead of a collar. Once I got her a harness, she was noticeably more relaxed and happy. I kept her collar on her, but used the harness for attaching her leash. And, my my, she looked so beautiful with them on!❤🐶🐾 I honestly didn't know dog's necks are so fragile...🤔 so I think it is amazing how she communicated her preference to me!😉❤
I didn't know about harnesses for years either, but when I saw front clip harnesses, they made so much sense to me. I really love the front and back clip combination harnesses and they are making better versions of them all the time!
I really like this way of teaching a dog to heel. I have a 5 month old puppy called Maddie and she's really good. Me and my sister play and teach her for many hours every day :) x
I was in Venice for a few days, there's a bunch of dogs there and I saw about 3 border collies, which is a rare sight. I noticed that two of them were in heel positions but were staring at their owners most of the time, I got confused, and watching this video made me realise that they were hoping for the treats!
It's another ""how to" video I'd like to eventually make. It takes time but just a series of steps that the dog needs to learn. I love that people each have their own interpretation of each dog painting. My dog Sprite would pick her own colours. :)
@@SuzyTopAgent This is the video with my dog Sprite and the final masterpiece. lol She was recovering from vestibular disease. She was such a wuper cool dog. I miss her. ruclips.net/video/3nW9bKexR4w/видео.html
i have a kelpie which is very similar to a collie, i suspect the bred kelpies from short haired collie dog they are so similar in temperament and looks, i don't have any problems in training him, he is keen to obey, but then again i don't burden him with much but i get the idea they like to obey without treats, he has a bigger play drive than a food drive, he figures he can play first and eat later !!!
My border collie is 6 months old, he was way easier to take on walks whenever he was younger because I was the center of his attention. Now that he’s a bit older he tries to chase cars and birds and people and bikes and squirrels and butterflies. Name anything else that moves and he wants to go after it. We’re also at a point where I’m confident that he knows that he runs my life. I don’t own my border collie. My border collie owns me. 😪
If it makes you feel better, my young dog Skene who is a year and a half, struggles with those same issues, but it is honestly getting a lot better! One of the things we have worked on a LOT is counter conditioning (mark and treat). The video for that is here: ruclips.net/video/cYu1_eNWXos/видео.html I will probably do a follow up video for this soon. Also I'll be sharing some games that we are playing. Although Skene is not perfect, I can see he is definitely improving and I am confident he will continue to improve. Border collies can be SO movement sensitive because they are bred for that exact trait (think keeping a flock of sheep in one place - attention to every movement and detail). Don't be discouraged. You have yourself an adolescent and the good news is that their brains can be "re-shaped".
i was wondering if i would be able to also introduce a command so that my dog would be able to know when he has to walk next to me. If yes how would i achieve this?
Mike Phillips let me know how it goes! It’s been fun doing this with my dogs. Takes a few sessions but really great for keeping their attention. Frenchies are neat dogs btw.
Great video Janet. with our two mutts they used to be manic on the lead for the first couple of minutes and would just walk alongside peacefully after... Ok, we had tree sniffing but expected that. Love the hair too!
George Christofi yes leash walking is truly an art form. Training a dog is kind of like growing a RUclips channel! 🙂 Results depend on strategy, adaptability, and lots of hard work! But also both can be fun. 🙂 And thanks about the hair. 😁
You can do this with a pup, just remember that puppies can't catch as well, especially really young pups. Here is another way you can also teach heeling: ruclips.net/video/c3kS5NIfMbk/видео.html
You can start right away, just remember really young pups can't catch that well. Here is another training method you can use: ruclips.net/video/c3kS5NIfMbk/видео.html Also for training your pup to catch, here's a video you might want to use for more success: ruclips.net/video/Ug42e9ShuJU/видео.html
This never worked for my retriever mix. She was WAY too distractible, I was never really able to walk her off leash. She did fine with that, as she didn't like the feeling of pulling against her collar. She was a good dog overall, and stayed in "her" areas of the house, off the furniture except "her" chair, did all kinds of tricks, came when called, etc. but the two things she never could master was heeling off leash and the ability to remain calm when someone came into the house. The latter was the worse, as soon as she heard a car turn off on the street or footsteps the sidewalk, she'd start going bananas.
Legion of Weirdos This is definitely not a fix all exercise. My border collie puppy Skene wasn’t allowed to play with other dogs after recovering from patella surgery and now he gets really amped up when he is around other dogs. But my border collie Keegan who was also fearful, is much more focused on leash now. There are lots of exercises to build better attention and this is just one. It takes time but honestly they can improve. Some dogs get overstimulated easily. All my dogs are “works in progress” but they have come a long way. 🙂
Legion of Weirdos also regarding collar pulling, I like using a front clip harness. Pressure on the neck is something most dogs don’t like. You can clip both the front and back for added security.
This one helped me a lot, even tho he is almost 6 months old =) Threats and ALOT of threats got him focussed on me, it also is good to learn this to your puppy especially BC to get focus on you instead of 'eye' on everything...
In that case you can start with impulse control games. You can hold a treat in your palm and if your dog mugs you for it, close your hand. If the dog moves a little back or settles then open your palm and with the other hand deliver the treat straight to their mouth. Doing this many times teaches them that grabbing doesn’t get them the treat.
What age would you start this? We currently have an awesome 15 week old BC Puppy! At the stage of teething and any noise or motion is AWESOME... trying to figure out the best way to have fun but still have a bit less pulling structure! :)
You could start this, just keep sessions short - like 3 minutes. This might be even better to do with your pup: ruclips.net/video/c3kS5NIfMbk/видео.html It's about keeping your dog wanting to stay close to you while keeping a loose leash. Any games for relationship building are great to do with puppies! Congrats on your puppy! So exciting.
Hello, I have a 9months old border collie trying to do heel training and walking him on lead he doesn't take notice to treats or favourite toys, whats should I do as he pulls constantly isn't a nice walk.
One thing you can do is use some or all of his food for training and do the training using the meal. There are lots of food games, one is called the mouse game. You trap the food under your hand and move it around to animate it, but don’t give it to him if he mugs you, wait until he doesn’t grab, then give the food or remove your hand. Also choose food for training that he really loves and you can train when he is most hungry for a meal.
*Or...when you wander away at the lake in search of children to throw sticks for you! My b/c is notorious for it when he was young. Worst part was if you didn't find him before a storm and a clap of thunder happened...he'd end up in someones boat...for some reason he thinks that's a safe place to be? lol*
Oh wow, a border collie paddling across the lake - I could imagine it! :D And yes my childhood border collie knew that children were excellent targets for a game of fetch. He was often the back-catcher for our baseball games. :D
With my younger dogs I frequently train this (couple of times a week, sometimes each day). Even for my oldest who heels very well, it is good to sometimes practice just to reinforce it.
This training is about getting your dog to change patterns (think, retrain the brain) and so it might seem weird at first, but after awhile it becomes a default for the dog. It's like with humans, the more we repeat certain habits, the more those habits become a lifestyle. :)
I had a 6 month old BC and she was always pulling at the leash. I used to shout at her and yank her but she still wouldn't learn. Eventually I decided to put her down because there are some dogs that just won't learn. I wish I knew about this technique before though, it might have worked and maybe she would still be alive. Considering getting another puppy now
I have a 5 months old collie who is extremely energetic. She will pull for the first 10mins when we leave the house until she's at the park then I let her off the lead and throw her a stick. After that she's perfect. If her pulling is too much. Il hold a stick or ball and say 'what's this' then she'll follow me at my feet with all attention on me waiting for me to throw it. I think if your getting puppies and putting them down because they have too much energy then your not suitable to own a dog.
@@DrearyOne it's not my fault if the dog can't learn. Must be a bad breed. I'm already starting to think this one will have to go the same way as the last one. It makes me sad though
@@MF_JONES a border collie is not a bad breed, it is a smart dog and wants to work for you. If this is not how you experience it, its about you and not about the dog :)
This is SO much better than simply saying heel to get their attention and alert for a treat
LOVE your tips!!! I am doing novice rally with my pup and getting her to focus on me has been a challenge, I never thought of dropping treats! This is genius! Thank you!!
So glad I could help!
This was a really good video! Thank you!!
Its amazing too how much my Sally taught me. She, in very subtle ways, let me know that she preferred a harness for walking instead of a collar. Once I got her a harness, she was noticeably more relaxed and happy. I kept her collar on her, but used the harness for attaching her leash. And, my my, she looked so beautiful with them on!❤🐶🐾
I honestly didn't know dog's necks are so fragile...🤔 so I think it is amazing how she communicated her preference to me!😉❤
I didn't know about harnesses for years either, but when I saw front clip harnesses, they made so much sense to me. I really love the front and back clip combination harnesses and they are making better versions of them all the time!
They are so well behaved and smart. I agree with Harley, I couldn't believe your dog was painting!
Suzy Valentin Realtor not always perfectly behaved but I work on it! My Sprite made really cool paintings. Going to teach Skene too.
Es precioso,ese perro border collie
I really like this way of teaching a dog to heel. I have a 5 month old puppy called Maddie and she's really good. Me and my sister play and teach her for many hours every day :) x
I like this method too. It's a fun way to teach heeling.
With that kind of effort, I bet she is an amazing dog. Great job!
Brilliant video!! Your demonstrators were very cute and beautiful.😉🐶🐾❤
Thank you! :)
FANTASTIC!!! I loved this video!! 😍
Yay! So glad you liked it. :)
Tysm this helped me Train my birder collie puppy How to heel
I'm so glad to hear this! :)
I was in Venice for a few days, there's a bunch of dogs there and I saw about 3 border collies, which is a rare sight. I noticed that two of them were in heel positions but were staring at their owners most of the time, I got confused, and watching this video made me realise that they were hoping for the treats!
Re: 4:20: Cute! I'd not see a dog paint before.
It's another ""how to" video I'd like to eventually make. It takes time but just a series of steps that the dog needs to learn. I love that people each have their own interpretation of each dog painting. My dog Sprite would pick her own colours. :)
That was so cool, would Love to see the masterpiece!
@@SuzyTopAgent This is the video with my dog Sprite and the final masterpiece. lol She was recovering from vestibular disease. She was such a wuper cool dog. I miss her. ruclips.net/video/3nW9bKexR4w/видео.html
i have a kelpie which is very similar to a collie, i suspect the bred kelpies from short haired collie dog they are so similar in temperament and looks, i don't have any problems in training him, he is keen to obey, but then again i don't burden him with much but i get the idea they like to obey without treats, he has a bigger play drive than a food drive, he figures he can play first and eat later !!!
My border collie is 6 months old, he was way easier to take on walks whenever he was younger because I was the center of his attention. Now that he’s a bit older he tries to chase cars and birds and people and bikes and squirrels and butterflies. Name anything else that moves and he wants to go after it.
We’re also at a point where I’m confident that he knows that he runs my life. I don’t own my border collie. My border collie owns me. 😪
If it makes you feel better, my young dog Skene who is a year and a half, struggles with those same issues, but it is honestly getting a lot better! One of the things we have worked on a LOT is counter conditioning (mark and treat). The video for that is here: ruclips.net/video/cYu1_eNWXos/видео.html I will probably do a follow up video for this soon. Also I'll be sharing some games that we are playing. Although Skene is not perfect, I can see he is definitely improving and I am confident he will continue to improve. Border collies can be SO movement sensitive because they are bred for that exact trait (think keeping a flock of sheep in one place - attention to every movement and detail). Don't be discouraged. You have yourself an adolescent and the good news is that their brains can be "re-shaped".
i was wondering if i would be able to also introduce a command so that my dog would be able to know when he has to walk next to me. If yes how would i achieve this?
Great video Janet! Love the method and am going to try it out with my two young Frenchies!
Mike Phillips let me know how it goes! It’s been fun doing this with my dogs. Takes a few sessions but really great for keeping their attention. Frenchies are neat dogs btw.
Nice job thanks for the info,😊
You are very welcome! 🙂
Great video Janet. with our two mutts they used to be manic on the lead for the first couple of minutes and would just walk alongside peacefully after... Ok, we had tree sniffing but expected that. Love the hair too!
George Christofi yes leash walking is truly an art form. Training a dog is kind of like growing a RUclips channel! 🙂 Results depend on strategy, adaptability, and lots of hard work! But also both can be fun. 🙂 And thanks about the hair. 😁
Hi! Just wondering.. how do you deal with ticks and fleas
I have my frist BC pup hé is 9 weeks ….do you do different with a pup?
You can do this with a pup, just remember that puppies can't catch as well, especially really young pups. Here is another way you can also teach heeling: ruclips.net/video/c3kS5NIfMbk/видео.html
What can I do if I need to use a harness instead of a leash?
Hello.
I have an 8 week old bordercollie.
At what age can you train to walk on a lead and heal.?
You can start right away, just remember really young pups can't catch that well. Here is another training method you can use: ruclips.net/video/c3kS5NIfMbk/видео.html Also for training your pup to catch, here's a video you might want to use for more success: ruclips.net/video/Ug42e9ShuJU/видео.html
This never worked for my retriever mix. She was WAY too distractible, I was never really able to walk her off leash. She did fine with that, as she didn't like the feeling of pulling against her collar.
She was a good dog overall, and stayed in "her" areas of the house, off the furniture except "her" chair, did all kinds of tricks, came when called, etc. but the two things she never could master was heeling off leash and the ability to remain calm when someone came into the house. The latter was the worse, as soon as she heard a car turn off on the street or footsteps the sidewalk, she'd start going bananas.
Legion of Weirdos This is definitely not a fix all exercise. My border collie puppy Skene wasn’t allowed to play with other dogs after recovering from patella surgery and now he gets really amped up when he is around other dogs. But my border collie Keegan who was also fearful, is much more focused on leash now. There are lots of exercises to build better attention and this is just one. It takes time but honestly they can improve. Some dogs get overstimulated easily. All my dogs are “works in progress” but they have come a long way. 🙂
Legion of Weirdos also regarding collar pulling, I like using a front clip harness. Pressure on the neck is something most dogs don’t like. You can clip both the front and back for added security.
This one helped me a lot, even tho he is almost 6 months old =) Threats and ALOT of threats got him focussed on me, it also is good to learn this to your puppy especially BC to get focus on you instead of 'eye' on everything...
I'm so glad you found this helpful!
I also used threats but my dog just became scared of me
My dog jumps and bites at my hand trying to get the treats
In that case you can start with impulse control games. You can hold a treat in your palm and if your dog mugs you for it, close your hand. If the dog moves a little back or settles then open your palm and with the other hand deliver the treat straight to their mouth. Doing this many times teaches them that grabbing doesn’t get them the treat.
Okay, interesting method but what would happen when the treats would be dropped less often?
What age would you start this? We currently have an awesome 15 week old BC Puppy! At the stage of teething and any noise or motion is AWESOME... trying to figure out the best way to have fun but still have a bit less pulling structure! :)
You could start this, just keep sessions short - like 3 minutes. This might be even better to do with your pup: ruclips.net/video/c3kS5NIfMbk/видео.html It's about keeping your dog wanting to stay close to you while keeping a loose leash. Any games for relationship building are great to do with puppies! Congrats on your puppy! So exciting.
Hello, I have a 9months old border collie trying to do heel training and walking him on lead he doesn't take notice to treats or favourite toys, whats should I do as he pulls constantly isn't a nice walk.
One thing you can do is use some or all of his food for training and do the training using the meal. There are lots of food games, one is called the mouse game. You trap the food under your hand and move it around to animate it, but don’t give it to him if he mugs you, wait until he doesn’t grab, then give the food or remove your hand. Also choose food for training that he really loves and you can train when he is most hungry for a meal.
*Or...when you wander away at the lake in search of children to throw sticks for you! My b/c is notorious for it when he was young. Worst part was if you didn't find him before a storm and a clap of thunder happened...he'd end up in someones boat...for some reason he thinks that's a safe place to be? lol*
Oh wow, a border collie paddling across the lake - I could imagine it! :D And yes my childhood border collie knew that children were excellent targets for a game of fetch. He was often the back-catcher for our baseball games. :D
how often do you need to retrain this?
With my younger dogs I frequently train this (couple of times a week, sometimes each day). Even for my oldest who heels very well, it is good to sometimes practice just to reinforce it.
A border collie can teach you how to heel
My Border Collie is a nightmare to walk he is way too ADHD
Some take a lot more patience to train! Doing short (1-3 minute) training sessions every day can really help over time though.
That dog is focussing on the treats not on you. I find this weird.
This training is about getting your dog to change patterns (think, retrain the brain) and so it might seem weird at first, but after awhile it becomes a default for the dog. It's like with humans, the more we repeat certain habits, the more those habits become a lifestyle. :)
SsssHi ssss
I had a 6 month old BC and she was always pulling at the leash. I used to shout at her and yank her but she still wouldn't learn. Eventually I decided to put her down because there are some dogs that just won't learn. I wish I knew about this technique before though, it might have worked and maybe she would still be alive. Considering getting another puppy now
What? No don't get another.
@@DrearyOne I got another one now, it's a lab BC mix. Having the same issues with leash pulling though
I have a 5 months old collie who is extremely energetic. She will pull for the first 10mins when we leave the house until she's at the park then I let her off the lead and throw her a stick. After that she's perfect.
If her pulling is too much. Il hold a stick or ball and say 'what's this' then she'll follow me at my feet with all attention on me waiting for me to throw it.
I think if your getting puppies and putting them down because they have too much energy then your not suitable to own a dog.
@@DrearyOne it's not my fault if the dog can't learn. Must be a bad breed. I'm already starting to think this one will have to go the same way as the last one. It makes me sad though
@@MF_JONES a border collie is not a bad breed, it is a smart dog and wants to work for you. If this is not how you experience it, its about you and not about the dog :)