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How a Border Collie Herds

How a Border Collie Herds

I'm Jim Leske, I'm the animal trainer expert with expertvillage.com. Today we are talking about herding and border collies, specifically. Basically, I'm going to show you what a border collie does when herding and then I'm going to show you the four...

Breeding Tips for Border Collies

Breeding Tips for Border Collies

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...

How the Weather Effects Herding for Collies

How the Weather Effects Herding for Collies

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...

How a Collie Uses Physical Stimulation in Herding

How a Collie Uses Physical Stimulation in Herding

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...

How to Groom a Bearded Collie

How to Groom a Bearded Collie

Instructions Step 1: Remove excess feces which may have become trapped by long hair around the anus before bathing the dog. Step 2: Brush and comb the dog thoroughly before bathing. Step 3: Fluff the dog's hair dry for the best effect. Don't cage dry...

How to Teach a Border Collie Their Name

How to Teach a Border Collie Their Name

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...

How to Groom a Collie

How to Groom a Collie

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Large slicker and pin brushes Wide and standard metal combs Matting rake Scissors Clippers Blades Fine or medium tooth comb Toe nail trimmers Step 1: Look for knots of hair behind the collie's ears. You must split...

How to Break a Collie's Bad Habits

How to Break a Collie's Bad Habits

Instructions Step 1: Provide strong and gentle leadership. Dogs are pack animals and rapidly sort out the "pecking order." They look to their owner to be the pack leader. Reward your dog with voice and touch. Dogs live to please you. A hearty "good girl...

How to Groom a Border Collie

How to Groom a Border Collie

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Slicker brush Mat splitter Blunt-nosed scissors Wide-toothed comb Fine-toothed comb Dog shampoo Human conditioner Towels Blow dryer Cotton balls Nail clippers Thinning shears Step 1: Spend 10 minutes brushing your...

How to Exercise a Herding Collie

How to Exercise a Herding Collie

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...

How a Border Collie Herds to the Right

How a Border Collie Herds to the Right

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...

Information from a Dog Trainer

Information from a Dog Trainer

Good morning my name is Jim Leske, I am with Expert Village, nice area of expertise is animal training. I've been working with dogs, cats and exotic animals for about ten years, I've trained everything from tigers, elephant and cordials, parrots and hogs...

How to Teach a Border Collie its Name

How to Teach a Border Collie its Name

Instructions Step 1: Begin inside the house where there are fewer distractions. Border collies can get very distracted outside. Starting inside sets your dog up for success in the training process and will make it easier in the long run. Step 2: Say your...

How to Recognize and Treat Mange

How to Recognize and Treat Mange

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Scalpel blade Slide Microscope Mineral oil Visit to veterinarian or other health care practioner Step 1: Be aware of what 'mange' is. In dogs, it is a skin disorder most often caused by 'Sarcoptes', a small crab...

How to Work With Your Dog's Herding Instinct.

How to Work With Your Dog's Herding Instinct.

Instructions Step 1: Different breeds of dogs use differing styles to herd flocks. Some bark and nip at the heels, like the aptly named Australian Heelers. Others use their bodies to block and control a herd by trotting alongside and forcing stragglers...

Professional Dog Trick Competitions

Professional Dog Trick Competitions

Are there professional competitions for dog tricks, and the answer is yes. If you keep in contact with your local organizations that have entertainment events for dogs, every so often, generally once a quarter, there will be agility championships...

Tips on Border Collie Herding

Tips on Border Collie Herding

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...

Determine If Your Dog Is Too Nervous to Train

Determine If Your Dog Is Too Nervous to Train

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...

Myths About Dog Training Breeds

Myths About Dog Training Breeds

What type of dogs are good at trick activities? Many customers ask me this question and I normally will respond by saying it is not true, you can teach an old dog new tricks. So most of the dogs you see doing agility or different types of circus tricks...

How a Border Collie Herds Towards You

How a Border Collie Herds Towards You

I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer with Expert Village. Today we're talking about herding and a specific command. This specific command is called to me. There's a number of ways that you can start training for this particular behavior. In this case Tess is...

How a Border Collie Herds Away

How a Border Collie Herds Away

I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer with Expert Village. Today we're talking about herding. This specific command is called away me which you will be using to either get the flock out into the field in the morning as an example or if the command, let's say if...

How to Get Rid of Canadian Geese

How to Get Rid of Canadian Geese

Instructions Step 1: Determine what type of Canadian Geese you have. If your geese only stay in your yard for a day or two, then they are probably the migrating version and they will leave on their own. However, if your Canadian Geese have set up shop in...

How to Keep Geese off Property

How to Keep Geese off Property

Instructions Step 1: Evaluate the geese's habits. If they walk to the site, modify the area to keep them away. If they fly, use harrassment methods. Step 2: Harass the geese with automatic exploders, whistle bombs, sirens or shell crackers fired from a...

How to Exercise With Your Pet

How to Exercise With Your Pet

Instructions Step 1: Use a leash. Not matter how well trained your dog is, going for a run near a busy intersection can be dangerous. Loud noises, sudden movements or even the presence of other animals can distract your pet and cause an accident. Put his...

How to Train a Dog Based on Personality

How to Train a Dog Based on Personality

Instructions Step 1: Pay attention to your dog's personality before you begin training. If it is a people pleaser, then it will be easier to train when praise is the reward. If your dog loves food, use treats for a reward during training sessions. Step 2...

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