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The rough-coated collie, the smooth-coated collie and the Shetland sheepdog all originated in the UK, where heartworm is rare. But heartworm is present in most of the rest of the world, so any dogs of these breeds are susceptible to infection. According...
A collie is a recognizable canine species, due in part to the popular television show, Lassie. Collies are a highly-intelligent breed and can have excellent, gentle temperaments, making an obedient collie a wonderful family member. No matter the chosen...
Unlike sporting breeds, herding breeds are sensitive and do not require you to be as strict with your training. Collies respond beautifully to praise and positive reinforcement. Your average collie is going to be eager to please and ready to learn...
Border collies are thought to be the most intelligent breed of dog in the world. Unfortunately, this intelligence can get them into a lot of trouble. This dog needs to be kept busy or he will develop a lot of bad habits. This is not a dog that can do...
I'm Jim Lesle, animal trainer with Expert Village. Today we're talking about border collies, all your herding dogs, not just border collies, almost every single one of them have very long thick coats. Not only does this require a lot of grooming and care...
Border Collies have been owned and loved by people for centuries. This is a dog that has long been renowned for herding sheep but is also associated with competitive sports, sledding, therapy and assistance, search and rescue, hunting and companionship...
Good morning, I'm Jim Leske. I'm with Expert Village and I'm the expert animal trainer. This is Tess and today we are talking about Border Collies. This topic is going to cover a little bit more about the specifics of the breed. Tess is a rescue. She's...
Border collies are known as one of the most intelligent breeds of dogs. Born to herd, these beauties attempt to become leaders of their pack if they don't receive correct training. However, if you can devote the proper amount of time and training to your...
Hi! I'm Melanie McElroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we are going to talk about training dogs. Border Collies are wonderful dogs. They are considered by many to be the smartest dogs on the plant. They are bred to work with and...
Border Collie puppies are intelligent and highly motivated to learn. A successful trainer will strive to make training sessions short, active and fun to keep Border Collie puppies excited about training. Positive reinforcement is essential. Rapid results...
Rough Collies are active herding dogs that enjoy their family and hard work. As a family pet without backyard sheep to herd, the energetic collie will thrive with owners who provide lots of outings and active games. Playing fetch is an excellent game for...
With their long luxuriant fur, the hair loss associated with mange is easily visible in collies. Collie owners should take advantage of this early warning and treat their pets before the hair loss and miserable itching make the dog suffer for very long...
I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer with Expert Village. Today we're talking about border collies and herding. This is Tess. Border collies need a lot of physical stimulation. The reason that she is calm and relaxed is because she gets a lot of physical...
The border collie consistently places in the No. 1 spot on "Top Ten" lists for most intelligent dog. However, most intelligent doesn't necessarily mean easy to train. To teach your border collie how to perform a task, you need to show them how to do the...
Promectin is a medication that is used to treat parasitic infections in cattle, and can also be used to kill mange mites in dogs. There have been side effects associated with the use of this medication in dogs.
A very low percentage of Collies develop hip problems such as dysplasia. Therefore, while other issues may affect this breed, hip problems are not considered a major concern for Collies.
I'm Jim Leske and this is my good friend Tess here and today we're talking about herding and border collies specifically with Expert Village. Remember herding dogs especially need plenty of exercise. One of the biggest myths I always hear is that I have...
Heartworm disease is a potentially deadly infection that dogs acquire through mosquito bites. Veterinarians often prescribe heartworm preventatives to protect dogs from this disease. Heartgard Plus is one of the most commonly prescribed such medications...
Hi! I'm Melanie McElroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and today we are going to talk about training dogs. We've been working with Bubbles, the Border Collie, outside. Now when we were working outside, I couldn't get her attention at all. She...
Ivomec Wormer is designed and packaged for cattle and swine, not specifically for dogs, and is used to prevent parasite growth. Ivomec is widely used by dog owners as a less expensive alternative since Ivermectin, the drug in Ivomec, is used in other...
The English Shepherd dog has been traditionally the working dog of England for centuries. Legend has it that the first examples of this breed came to the British isles with Roman soldiers during Caesar’s invasion in 55 BC. He used the dogs to herd...
Ivermectin is a drug used to prevent parasitic infections, such as heartworm disease, in dogs. Heartworm disease affects a dog's heart and lungs, causing respiratory or congestive heart failure, leading to death. A prescription drug, Ivermectin is only...
Hi. I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer, with Expert Village.com. Today we are talking about herding and border collies specifically. This is Tess. One of the commands in herding is "to the right." And today, Bear is going to help us out by being our impromptu...
Good morning, my name is Jim Leske. I've been training animals for about ten years. I'm with Expert Village and our topic today is going to be herding. Tess is the black and white border collie. These dogs thrive on both mental and physical stimulation...
There are many dog breeds that have hair instead of fur. Although hair and fur are basically the same, hair sheds less, which is important for people who are allergic to pet dander.
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