Border Collie Training

Do you have a Border Collie that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

Border Collies are incredibly intelligent, driven dogs bred for herding livestock. They thrive on mental stimulation and physical activity, and have an almost tireless work ethic that makes them both rewarding and challenging companions.

Common Border Collie traits and training needs

• Herding instinct — may try to herd children, other pets, or moving objects like bikes and cars
• Extremely high energy — needs both physical exercise and mental challenges every day
• Can become anxious or destructive when under-stimulated or bored
• Highly sensitive to movement and sound, which can lead to reactivity on walks
• Intense focus and eye contact ("the eye") that can intimidate other dogs
• Quick learners who can also pick up unwanted habits just as fast

Life with a Border Collie is never boring. They're the kind of dog that watches your every move and seems to understand what you're thinking. If you've found yourself with a Border Collie who's a bit too clever for their own good — rounding up the kids, barking at everything that moves, or inventing their own games — you're not alone. With the right guidance, all that intelligence becomes your greatest asset.