Problems, problems...and more problems!
Ok, I have three border collies, one of which a rescue, which at first came across as a nice quiet dog, she is about 1 1/2 years old. Recently shes has got a new habit of running up and down the stairs - constantly. She acts mental, shes driving herself to being insane, not only that but shes driving me and my family up the wall! We came to a solution, tie a lead to the sofa, and when she does it, put her on it instantly, this works- obviously because she can't go anywhere, she will eventually settle down, with a bit of praise she gets a 'good girl' and is released from the leash, the second it comes off, shes back up the top of the stairs and on her way back down. I put it down to manic herding, my dogs do out three times a day, two of those times is a walk on the leash, and the third will be a run in the field. I really don't think it could be due to lack of exercise as my other two dogs, a 11 month old bitch and a dog that is 1 year 8 months are usually flat out exhausted by the end of the day. Something else my rescue dog does, which she actually only started today is attempting to chase cars. which is now making it hard for all three of my dogs to go out with me together. Dont get me wrong i love this dog, but its getting out of hand, she barks at the slightest and sets my other two off which are generally good dogs all together. Any ideas what to do? expecially with the stairs problem, i think thats going to be the hardest to tackle due to the car chasing very recent, im actually considering taking her out now on a lead, on her own and sittin on a busy road and watching cars go by to see if she will settle down. Thankyou for reading my painfully long list of problems! Lol  |
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| If you haven't had her in for her check up, you should schedule that, just in case there's something physical going on.
Maybe it is just that this particular animal has greater needs for exercise than the other animals. Or, even more likely, this particular dog needs a job more than the others. A job gives her both physical and mental exercise and stimulation. I'm wondering if you can't find some opportunities for her to actually herd? Sometimes there are sheep farmers who allow herding dogs to come out for the chance to use their talents and instincts which were strengthened by generations of breeding. Probably more practical would be to make at least one of the walks a 'working' walk where she wears a dog back pack with some light weight--it gives her the feeling of working. Or even better, border collies excel at agility. It sounds as though agility training would be a tremendous benefit to your girl. |
| Borders vary greatly in their need for exercise and mental stimulation. Sounds as if this new one is far on the exciteable side. Many borders are turned into rescue because their physical and emotional needs are too great for most homes.
tgir above has given you great ideas; have the dog wear a back pack during her walks and give her mental stimulation such as agility or herding work. There's a reason Aussies and Borders dominate Agility trials, are great at Flyball.......they need the brain work. Before this dog tears apart your house, get it moving/thinking/doing exhaustive activies. |
| border collies require TONS of excersise. These dogs are meant to be constantly on the go for hours on end. When this type of dog does not get the level of mental and physical workout it needs it can go a bit loopey. Some tend to need more than others. My other dog is a BC/GSD mix. Smarter than normal and as active as all get out which is great for the kids cause she can run rings around them to her hearts content and know enough about how to behave around them and what is acceptable play.
Each BC is differnt. One might be super active and another might only need moderate activity. As Tgir said if you dont have a herd club nearby look for an agility club. Sounds like a training club might also help. Looks like you have a dog that wants depseratly to have some real vigous workouts and just cant get enough of it and ther emight also be pack leadership issues. BC's are hard working dogs and hard work on owners as well  |
| Hi
I'm on collie number 2 and he's mad, I know they need a ton of physical and mental stimulation or they do go nuts lol Try to teach new tricks and when they've had exercise, be firm and state thats enough, are you firm with your collie ? jack will play all day (anyone who went to the sheepie day could see that lol), but when i say no, its no and he has to lie down in the lounge and thats final - remember you're the boss...well kind off. let us know how you get on. Nice name by the way |
| I have a Border Collie-mix that is totally fixated on tennis balls... she's also a compulsive licker. http://oesusa.com/MaggieFlowers.jpg We throw the ball for her and she brings it back and throws it back to us. She would run herself to death if we didn't use common sense and stop. We got her at about 16 weeks from the local Humane Society.... she's around 9 years old now.
Can you put a gate up at the steps to prevent her from acting out this obsessive/compulsive behavior? She may start pacing if the area is block though so it's not really addressing the problem. Quote: she actually only started today is attempting to chase cars
She will catch one sometime if given the opportunity and it won't have a good ending. She needs to be leashed 100% of the time when not in a secured area. I'd take her on a short secure lead daily for her to observe traffic. As soon as she appears to be getting excited, make a correction. It will not however prevent her from chasing a car if she's ever allowed off-leash. And yup... if you can channel the energy into agility, she might find this fulfilling. If nothing else works, see your vet to inquire about medication. She simply may not be able to control herself. |
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