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Looking at a German shepherd, Few people would think he was raised to drive and protect a flock. Most people see a police or rescue dog, a guide dog, a friend of the children and a faithful companion in the German shepherd. Although the origins of this race were linked to grazing, it has proven to be A versatile and intelligent dog. Today he continues to perform this type of activity, but he is also chosen and trained to help man in various tasks such as those indicated above. Characteristics: Size: Big Weight: Between 22 and 40kg. Hair type: Abundant Character: Sociable, affectionate, intelligent. Health: Prone to develop hereditary diseases History and origin of the German pastor dog Around 1880 Different races of shepherd dogs lived in several regions of Germany. At that time, different grazing breeds were attempted. The dogs were raised to preserve the features that highlighted in their sheep's grazing work and predators protection. In Germany, this was practiced in local communities, where the shepherds selected and raised dogs that had the necessary skills to shepherd sheep; such as intelligence, strength, speed and acute senses of smell. The results were dogs that could perform such tasks, but that were significantly differentiated from one locality to another, both in capacities and apparently. To unify these differences, the PHylax society was founded in 1891, with the intention of creating standardized dogs. The company dissolved only three years later due to conflicts related to the features that dogs promoted by society should have. Some members believed that dogs should be raised only for work purposes, while others believed that dogs should also be raised by appearance. While they failed in its objective, the Phylax society had inspired the standardization of dog breeds evenly. Max von Stephanitz, a former cavalry captain of the German army and former student of the “Berlin Veterinary College”, he was one of the members of PHylax society. He firmly believed that dogs should be raised to work. In 1899, Von Stephanitz attended a canine exposure when they showed a dog called "Hektor Linksrhein." Hektor was originally from some generations of selective parenting and fully complied with what Von Stephanitz believed that he should be a work dog. I was excited about the strength of the dog and captivated by intelligence, loyalty and beauty of the animal. So much so, that he bought it immediately. Subsequently, he changed his name to "Horand von Grafath" and founded the "Verein Für Deutsche Schäferhunde " (Society for German shepherd) in 1899. Horand was declared the first German pastor dog and added to the company's breed record. Horand became the central point of parenting programs and was crossed with dogs belonging to other members of society that showed similar features. Although it generated a large offspring, the most successful puppy of Horand was "Hektor von Schwaben." Hektor was crossed in an endogamically crossed with another of the young of time, of which "Beowulf" was born, which later engendered a total of eighty -four puppies, mainly through the other offspring of Hektor. The Beowulf's progeny was also insogamous and is one of these puppies, that all German shepherds draw the same genetic link. It is believed that society achieved its goal thanks to the firm and uncompromising leadership of Von Stephanitz. For all this, he is considered as The creative father of the German shepherd canine race. Physical characteristics of German shepherd dog The beauty, he Affable character and the intelligence are the characteristics that led the German pastor to be one of the most famous dogs of all time. The head This dog is wide and wedge -shaped. The ears in the upper part are medium size, erect and pointed, which make it look like a wolf. Dark eyes, in an oblique position, transmit security and trust. Powerful teeth must be strong, healthy and complete with the 42 teeth to guarantee the power of the scissors of this dog. You may be interested: The Belgian shepherd He body From the German shepherd is longer than high, the upper line is inclined down, so the cross is higher than the rump. The chest, slightly wide, has a depth that oscillates between 45 and 48% of the height to the cross And the sternum is long and well notable. The line It is long and reaches the hook when it is at rest, but it should not exceed half of the metatarsal. When it is at rest, the German shepherd has the tail hanging down, while keeping it high when it is active, even if it never exceeds the horizontal line. He fur It has been subject to controversy because there are three varieties. However, the official standard of the race provides the breeding of the variety of long hair and short hair, both with inner layer. In the case of short hair, it is thick and adherent to the body and can be thicker and longer in the neck. For the variant of long hair, it is thick but, unlike the other variant, it is not adherent. However, the hair is expected to be longer and thicker in the neck than in the short hair variant. He race standard It admits several colors, which include solid black, black with reddish tones and several tones of gray. The nose must be black. The height on the cross varies from 60 to 65 centimeters for males and 55 to 60 centimeters for females. The weight of males ranges from 30 and 40 kilos, while that of the females ranges from the 22 and 32 kilos. Different German pastor dog lines The Race versatility It allows different lines oriented to different tasks, functions and purposes. Lines that have their own features, origins and history. Let's see what these German sheep lines are.   Western German demonstration line: This is the original standard of Max von Stephanitz and the most uniform, recognizable and popular guy. American and Canadian demonstration line: Firm structure and lateral march, this line is characteristic of the demonstrations of the national clubs of German pastor in North America since the 70s. Western German work line: Also considered as the original type created by Max von Stephanitz, these shepherds stand out in the work of guard, rescue, grazing and as an excellent family pet. All this is thanks to an effort to correct the capacity, impulses and work structure. East German work line: Raised under the Government of Eastern Germany after World War II, this line is characterized by a rigid control of blood. They are dogs known for their temperament, solidity and excellent genetics. Czech work line: Mainly developed for military and police work from communist Czechoslovakia, they are very defense and keeping dogs. Character and personality of the German shepherd dog He German pastor's character and personality It is stable, safe and proud. The value of these dogs is known by all, as well as their defense instinct. Given this natural instinct, they are among the most requested dogs for defense and protection. However, it should be noted that courage and defense are not synonyms for aggression and danger. The German shepherd tends not to give confidence to strangers, even if there are no imminent dangers and, above all, never attacks without reason. Obviously, a correct socialization when it is a puppy is essential to avoid problems in the future, because character does not depend only on genes. It is an easy race to train with positive reinforcement, like many other dog races. Thanks to its great adaptation capacity, this race has been used successfully in various activities. The German shepherd stands out in canine sports, as a search and rescue dog, such as guide dog, police dog or in pet therapy. And of course, it is exceptional as a company dog. The puppy that will be part of the family must be educated with love, but also firmly. These simple precautions are the best guarantee for a relationship of affection and friendship with an animal that asks nothing more than putting its notable qualities at the service of its owner. However, you must remember that it can be sweet and affectionate with children, but it is not always able to measure their strength. For this reason, it may not be the ideal playmate for the little ones in the house. To be really happy, the German shepherd needs the presence and affection of its owner. Although he looks like a pet, his work dog instinct makes him generally proactive. Therefore, it will be necessary to make sure you always feel useful. You should not hesitate to spend several hours a day by proposing physical activities that allow you to progress and fully. Gestation and puppies of the German shepherd dog The Gestation of a German shepherd dog It is approximately 2 months and 7 days, that is, 67 days. During this time, the constant care of a veterinarian is indispensable. It is advisable, especially at birth, to have the veterinarian next door, to be able to help in case of complications. The number of puppies can vary Between 4 and 10 puppies per litter. If the Pastor bitch becomes a mother for the first time, one can count on a smaller number of puppies. Two weeks before birth, the dog gets used to the birth zone. This must be well designed with blankets and soft paper, since the dog loses a lot of blood and amniotic liquid during childbirth. From a week before the scheduled date, the female body temperature is measured daily. Approximately 24 hours before birth, the temperature drops to 2 degrees. The birth of a puppy consists of three phases; During the opening phase, strong contractions occur when the delivery channel is opened. In the abortion phase, the puppy is expelled. This is followed by the placenta that the dog itself eats. It contains many nutrients and the puppy is released through breast milk. Now comes the third and final phase of this wonder of nature. Since the puppy comes out in a small amniotic sack at birth, this is bitten by the bitch, and the breeding emerges from the umbilical cord. The amniotic bag also eats it. These three phases are repeated every time a puppy is born. The time interval between the birth of 2 puppies can be 15 minutes to 2 hours. The puppies come to the blind and deaf world. Only his sense of smell develops to find his mother's breasts. In the next 2 weeks his routine consists only of eating and sleeping. After this time, his eyes open and develop the sense of the ear. After approximately 3 weeks They get their milk teeth and become more active. A month after their birth, they begin to explore the area and learn to interact with other pets, such as cats. From the second month the socialization phase begins. Here, puppies learn the basic concepts of coexistence. During this time, it is important to familiarize puppies with all the things and sounds of everyday life. From the eighth to the twelfth week he gradually removes breast milk. As puppies are able to take solid foods and no longer depend on the mother, it is the ideal time for separation between mother and puppies. The new owner must ensure that the dogs were vaccinated or dewormed. There must also be a veterinary certificate of the state of health. One of the typical diseases of the best known race in German shepherd dogs is hip dysplasia. It is a hereditary disease and that leads to serious hip articulation and the posterior skeletal muscle system of the dog. When choosing the puppy pays attention to having healthy self -esteem, that is curious and shows a good alert state. In addition, puppies must have a healthy distrust of everything new. Anxious animals are not suitable for use as a service dog. The dogs are generally quieter and reserved. At the age of approximately 3 months, the puppies move to their new home. From here you start with the education and training of the dog. Contact with other dogs is very important to learn social behavior. How to feed a German shepherd dog A adequate nutrition from the first months of life is crucial to ensure that your German shepherd develops a good state of health. When you acquire a puppy you should eat alone and be completely weaned. The puppy's age should never be less than 3 months. You may be interested in reading: How to feed a puppy: tips and tricks The first advice is to ask the breeder what food he used for weaning and possibly gives us a sample, in order to provide our dog with a food already known to avoid problems with change. Especially during the growth phase it is important to provide a nutritious, adequate and well -balanced diet. The German shepherd, like all dogs, is mainly carnivore. Some foods needed for us, can harm or, at best, do not create any nutritional principle. For this reason it is advisable to choose a good I think like that of the entire range Blue Wolf, suitable for human consumption and based on top quality raw materials For 100% natural nutrition. The German shepherd is a dog that, like many medium and large dogs, can be subject to certain diseases. With good nutrition you can reduce the risk of suffering them and ensures iron health for your pet. German shepherd dog care The German shepherd can get used to living in an apartment, but in this case he will need many walks and exercise to strengthen his muscles. Have a garden helps, but you don't have to completely replace walks and game sessions outside the home. It allows a dog sport to practice, since it helps to drain accumulated energies and stay fit. Training is also useful to help you develop your intelligence. Taking care of German shepherd's fur is not very difficult Because it is not necessary to cut it frequently. However, since it tends to lose a lot of hair, brushing it every day is very important. You should not bathe it often to avoid damaging the natural protection of the mantle. You may be interested: How the feeding in your dog's hair influences HEALTH AND DISEASES OF THE German Pastor Dog Unfortunately, the great popularity of the race has encouraged indiscriminate breeding for purely commercial purposes. Indiscriminate reproduction has had a negative impact on the health of the race. It is for this reason that The German shepherd is prone to developed hereditary diseases such as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis (cornea inflammation) and dwarfism. It is important to take the dog to the veterinarian every 6 months and respect the vaccination calendar. The life expectancy of the German shepherd is approximately 13 years. Education and training of German shepherd dog As the German shepherd is a Smart, careful and disciplined dog, your training does not present particular difficulties. However, if you are not an expert, it is good to consult a professional. The education of the German pastor must begin around 7 or 8 months. To adequately train a German shepherd, they are enough 10 lessons, during which, always accompanied by its owner, but under the orders of the training, the dog will learn the essential notions that an educated partner will do. Behavior with a belt, calling to the foot, the habit of responding to the own name and traditional commands, but no less necessary. When the dog has correctly assimilated these first routines, the training will continue the process of perfecting. First on the track, where the German shepherd learns to jump, bark at the passage of a stranger, etc. Then in the field and in the forest (we must not forget that if the Belgian pastor is considered the sprinter of the track, the German shepherd is more powerful in open spaces). Finally, work in the urban area, where you will have to get used to the noise of cars, come and go from people, etc. In summary, it will be inserted in all the environments in which it will have to develop and adapt. Then the defense exercises can begin where the training will instruct the dog to keep a house, a farm, defend the children, etc.   [embed] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2msyy3ordo[/embed] All training coincides in the same message, All training must be understood as a pleasure for the animalotherwise the result can be opposed to the desired one. In 10 hours, the young German shepherd will become a balanced and effective defense dog. In fact, a guard dog should never be an aggressive dog. Contrary to popular belief, aggressiveness is not part of the nature of this race. The training mission is to teach him to dissuade anyone malicious, not to attack him. Only after all this can the competition begin and assume its main tasks, from a long list of roles that supports with great success (army, police, customs, disabled people, mountain rescue and disasters, etc.). Conclusion and tips to acquire a German shepherd dog Always try Find a serious and professional breeder, in order to guarantee healthy puppies with a health registration and first vaccines. You must also request a guarantee of a few months, in case the puppy comes to present hereditary health problems. Logically, the puppy will have to have at least 3 months of life to be able to take it home. It is also preferable that they show you parents, so you can get an idea as it will be adult. When it comes to choosing the proper puppy of a litter, it is necessary to choose wisely. However, choosing the correct puppy is never an exact science and requires a bit of attention, so as not to risk the breeder to make a totally random or interested decision. Most people tend to base their choice simply on the physical appearance of the puppy, instead of taking the time to know their individual characteristics. This can lead a person to make the wrong decision. Videos about the German shepherd [embed] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3fvejqekqu[/embed]     Other pastor dogs: English bobtail or shepherd Belgian shepherd Basque shepherd Catalan shepherd Garifano shepherd Australian shepherd Bergamascasco shepherd Persian shepherd  

Between many dog races There is only one that stands out for its great intelligence and this is given by the quality of response at the time of your training. This is what Dr. Stanley Coren refers in his book "Dog intelligence”We are talking about Border Collie or also known as Collie of border in Spanish, Considered today as the smartest dog in the world. If you already have a border Collie as a pet you will have been impressed by its agility, fidelity, obedience and learning ability. Continue reading and you will know how to take care of this exceptional race in the best way. Size: Medium. Weight: Between 17 and 20kg. Hair type: Long (12cm) or double -layer (8cm) hair. Character: Strong, dominant and faithful. Health: Good health Life expectancy: Between 12 and 15 years. Origin and History of the Border Collie The Border Collie is a fairly old dog. His first appearance was made in Europe specifically on the border between Scotland and England. It was introduced by the Galas tribes we know as Celts between the 5th century and I before Christ. Although in its origins it was used as grazing dog, today is one of the most remarkable races in sports and canine exhibition competitions almost always achieving unsurpassed results. Historical records dating from 1570 attest to the Border Collie in activities as shepherd shepherd in the United Kingdom regions. Was A dog that could direct the flock regardless of the presence of the master or climatic conditions, with efficiency and firm personality. By 1860 this breed began to become more popular after they knew they were Pets preferred by Queen Victoria and a portrait of one of his dogs that is very similar to the current Border Collie is exhibited for this date. The name Collie It has several connotations. Some researchers claim that it is a word of Celtic origin that means "useful." Others believe that it comes from the word Coley which means "black" or the Welsh word Coelius, which expresses "faithful." There are also those who claim that the word comes from the word Colley mentioning a type of Scottish sheep. Regarding "Border"It is already much clearer because it reminds us of the place where this race or its first ancestors appeared to step Border Collie. Physical characteristics of the Border Collie dog The Border Collie It is an athletic dog and very good way. It is very well provided. It has a lot of energy and should always be moving. It is advised for breeding to keep it in open outdoor spaces where you can carry out your exercise routines. It is an animal that enjoys very good health. There are two specimens of this race: that with short hair and long hair. These are their physical characteristics: Size. The Border Collie is a medium -sized dog. Its height is usually between 45 and 55 cm. The males are a little higher than the females reaching 50 to 55 cm and the females between 46 and 52 cm. Weight. Being a medium -sized dog, the appropriate weight does not exceed 20 kilos. The males weigh between 17 and 20 kg. and the females between 15 and 18 kilos. Head. The Border Collie is a wide and powerful head dog. His cheeks are thin. Snout and truffle. His snout is elongated and finished in tip, short and very strong. The truffle is usually black with its well -developed holes. Depending on the fur the truffle can be brown. Jaw. Of strong teeth and maxillary. Your bite is in the form of scissors. Ears. Of medium size and separate. Some specimens of this breed are owned erect, semicaired or totally fallen. Its auditory system is very sensitive to external noises. Eyes. Oval, medium and separate. His gaze is very expressive and sweet. They always demonstrate joy or attention to any movement. The predominant color is the brown, but there are usually specimens that have them blue or two colors (blue-brown) being each eye of a different color. Neck. Strong, medium and muscular length that widens in the part that joins the back. Body. Rectangular and very well proportioned. Longer than high. It is a very slender and athletic dog. Extremities. Its limbs are strong and muscular. Its legs are strong and oval form. Line. It is long, low and curved on the tip up. Fur. There are two types: long hair (12 cm) and short (8 cm). In both cases this breed has a double layer. The color varies between black, brown, black with white, tricolor, Blue Merle and Blue Merle Tricolor. This breed also includes specimens in tricolor brown, red merle red, Merle Tricolor, Seal, Seal Merle, Saber, Saber Merle, Lilac and Lilac Merle. Life expectancy. The Border Collie is a dog that enjoys very good health as long as we give the indicated care. If this is so, he can live between 12 and 15 years. Intelligence, character and personality of the Border Collie There is Three things that stand out in this dog breed And they are: their intelligence, character and personality. Intelligence It has an innate intelligence that makes it stand out above any other race. If in any dog's race your learning capacity on obedience standards is achieved after 30 or 40 repetitions, your learning is achieved after the 5 repetitions and new standards of obedience must be taught, since it is a dog that does fall into the monotony demonstrates immediately lack of interest in continuing to do the same routine that you have already learned. That is why Your learning ability is exceptional And surprising things can be achieved, as long as your coach is willing to enrich that learning. Character and personality The Border Collie is a dominant race, of strong personality. It is made to direct herds with all the security and firmness as if your own owner did. As a companion at home it is a faithful ally and great guardian. He is always attentive to the lowest noise or movement and will take care of family members with total security. It is a very energy dog ​​and likes to be in motion so you decide have a border Collie in your family You should know that this race needs it to take it for a walk and perform recreational activities at least three or four times a day. If you use the Border Collie as a work dog or work, it will never disappoint you because it loves to feel useful. Another of the important things that stand out from this race is the look. It is a very observant and intuitive dog so, if you are cheerful or sad for some reason, your partner will be the first to be pressed since It is a very sentimental race that creates a very strong bond with your master. With children it makes a very close relationship. In short, it is a very disciplined dog. Border Collie puppies Border Collie puppies are some Very active and restless puppies. Like every puppy must be kept with his mother to the weaning that begins with the appearance of the first teeth. The food to be replaced must be rich in calcium and protein ideal for medium dogs in growth stage. Remember that you should not overcome your puppy so with daily portions of 120 grams divided into three batches is more than enough. With regard to his training, he must begin at 6 weeks of being born. Start with simple standards such as throwing a ball and brings it to you, calling it to come to you and use the positive reinforcement to motivate it for your good actions. With regard to care, remember to bring it to its medical control strictly since the veterinarian will know how to indicate vaccination times and know how to indicate if our pet is growing in a healthy and happy way. In our blog you can learn more about how to educate a puppy. Border Collie Food and Health If there is a weak point at the Border Collie, it is its stomach, so you must be very careful with the food you select for this dog breed. It is not that this breed is complicated to eat, but because it is delicate stomach we must be carefully tested until we are with the type of food indicated. Feeding The food we select should be ideal for medium breeds. When it is a puppy chooses food -rich foods, protein and rice -based cereals. You can combine a dry food with a humid one, but you must do it little by little and with a lot of observation before any reaction that may arise. When your border collie begins the adult stage (this is achieved from the year), select food and quality feed with a high protein content since This breed likes to always be in motion and its energy wear is high. Food portions at this stage should not exceed 450 grams per day. Already entering the last stage of life and when it begins to age You should prevent this animal from reaching this life with overweight And that will depend on the food you have given you throughout your life. Anyway, consult the veterinarian who will know the type of food and the proportions he needs, although it is advisable to reduce the dose a bit since his life is not as active as when he was a puppy or a young adult. Health He Border Collie is a race that usually enjoys good health. They are very active dogs whose intelligence also helps maintain a healthy mind. In the same way it is very important that you are very aware of your visits to the veterinarian. With twice every six months it would be more than enough to establish the vaccination calendar and general check unless any condition appears and we have to go to the doctor. Anyway, some hereditary diseases that can occur in this race are: Hip dysplasia It is given by a femur and hip problem. This produces a lot of pain that it limits the animal's movements. To prevent its appearance, it is important that the animal receives the necessary type of food in addition to the appropriate portions according to its age and is not exposed to excess physical training. That is why you must be aware of the food relationship - adequate physical activity so that this hereditary disease does not appear. Dissencer osteochondritis This disorder affects the joints. The Border Collie is a very active animal and always makes unexpected movements or turns. In one of those sudden movements it can happen that the bone under the cartilage in the joints dies because there is no blood flow. If you observe that your animal begins to limit after a few days and this does not improve then you must go to the veterinarian to make an radiography and apply the proper treatment. Epilepsy This disease has a high genetic load. Epilepsy attacks that may occur in your dog may appear at the rate of socio -environmental problems such as an explosion, burst, storms or also caused by poisoning or beyond as brain damage. If this case will occur at your border Collie the treatment you receive will be for life. This breed unlike others has greater life expectancy. Eye problems Border Collie get to have vision problems. One of the problems that may appear and is of hereditary type has to do with congenital deformation in the membranes of the eye by an anomaly in its development. This can lead to the loss of partial or total vision. Also the appearance of cataract is another of the diseases that may appear, although it is treatable and curable you must be attentive; So when you take it to your veterinary visit, you ask you to make an eye review to be sure that your pet is not suffering from any of these diseases. Parasites For being the border collie animals of a lot of physical activity and for always being exposed to fields, gardens, parks and other types of places where other types of animals and other breeds of dogs are life, They are very likely to have some types of parasites such as ticks or fleas. Being a very hair dog and that is something that these types of parasites love, we recommend that you make almost daily and very deep reviews every time you brush it. We suggest that you use some of the products that your veterinarian can recommend as pipettes, talclaces or antiparasite necklaces. Dogs of this breed that make life outside the cities and in the fields where they have contact with other types of animals, should be placed the pipette or necklace to avoid mosquito bite that causes leishmaniosis. Border Collie care The border Collie have a quite delicate digestive system and do not always react well in the face of food marks changes. It is important that you try little by little until you find the right feed. If you observe that your dog vomits then it is a symptom that food is not doing anything well. If you get to change the brand or flavor, we recommend that you gradually introduce it until we are with the right food and the animal feels comfortable and satisfied. A tip: Test with hypoallergenic pet foods (gluten -free). Another care of which we must be very pending is brushing. The border collie are dogs that have a double layer of hair and it is very common to house many parasites. To the border collie with long and thick hair (because there is another type that has it more thin and soft) the hair usually forms many knots, so with a couple of brushes a week and a deep review would be more than good. Within the care you should not forget the moment of the bathroom. These dogs have a very elegant appearance And his fur, if he is well taken care of, makes him look very distinguished. It is advisable to bathe it every four or six weeks. Use special products for long fur dogs. When we bathe it, it avoids refreshing it with circular movements, rather uses the fingertips to massage your skin and undo the knots that may have been formed. The Border Collie It is a very intuitive and sentimental animal. He likes to be in company and is able to perceive any mood through which we are going through. They do not like to be alone and it is not recommended that they remain like this for a long time because they stress and distress easily by not perceiving the presence of their owners. We recommend that you give you a lot of love and affection. That you gratify it when you do your job well with a positive stimulus, a squeeze or caress or with one of the pets for pets found in the market. Tell her that he will know how to respond with gestures to some words that can get used to recognizing. Education and training of the border collie Education and Training of a Border Collie It must be done both physically and mentally. The first thing you should know is that This canine breed demands high physical activity. Usually people who are very active and who practice sports such as jogging or riding a bicycle or who practice hiking The border collie would be the ideal pet to be in company and take them with them. It requires daily walks, which does not exceed two hours in your routine, always divided into 40 -minute sessions. Take it to a park and let it run and relate to other dog breeds, and it is good that you get used to being among people to improve what we call its socialization process. If you are a very sedentary person and that you do not like to go for a walk or walk then better forget about having a collie eder, because otherwise this animal will become a torment that will not stop barking and destroy everything in its path. If you want to know the reasons why a dog has visits our article: Why do dogs howl? In summary, you will have a nervous and crazy pet that will destroy the entire house, and this is a consequence of the lack of attention. Another of the things you can practice and that Border Collie loves It is to take it to parks or training places where there are circuits with bars jumps, tunnels where you can jump, crouch and do all kinds of acrobatics. The dogs of this breed always stand out in sports and AGILITY. On the other hand, do not forget that We are talking about smarter dog in the world. You have to stimulate your mind and memory. To do this we recommend that you practice memory games like hiding something and that he looks for it and brings it to you, or maybe play hide and seek. Also games with images give surprising results. Use specific words that your border Collie can recognize as "come here", "Sit", "go", "run" in short, keys that he can recognize the first call of your voice. These dogs are very intelligent and you will be impressed with what you can learn in 4 or 5 lessons. There are also many interactive toys in the market that can help stimulate their intelligence. Finally, don't forget that This breed learns very fast So do not fall into innumerable repetitions or always teach you more of the same. Always offer new training and things to learn, to assume new challenges with greater degrees of difficulty and complexity and you will see and develop your pet in a joyful, healthy and happy way. Discover other dog breeds in our blog: Boyero Bernés Dogo del Tibet Bull Terrier American bulldog LOBRADOODLE Dingo Boxer English bulldog Golden Retriever