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No, not at all. She's only 4 months

The only problem is, she didn't chase it down and kill it. The chickens aren't afraid of the puppies and don't run from them. She was eating it alive. She also had a VERY bad reaction when my brother tried to remove her (I was sick and unaware of what was going on). Iona is a dog that needs a...

Border Collies were bred AWAY from the prey drive. I'm not saying they don't still have it, but dogs are breed for specific things and BC's were breed to be farm dogs. And no, it wasn't the dogs fault. It was MY fault for not making it clear enough the birds are still mine when I'm out of...

Actually, she's mostly border Collie with a little Lab, so I was surprised. Considering the situation, I've decided it's a dominance/rebellion thing, so we will be having some SERIOUS together time. Her being an outdoor dog will make it a little harder, but oh well.

How do you deal with a chicken killing dog? Iona didn't actually kill the chicken, but was instead found eating it alive. My question is, does tying a chicken around the dogs neck actually work? I don't want responses about animal cruelty, please. I just want to know if it does or doesn't work...

Kiera, the black and white puppy, seems to have a sore ear. There is no visible sign of injury, and I haven't figured what I do when I touch it to make it hurt. No sign of infection or mites. Is it possible that it hurts because Iona (other puppy) bit it too hard once and made it sore? Any ideas...

Lol, I wasn't aiming that at you. It sounds like your dogs do respect you and see you as boss. I was just saying that because there are so many people that treat their dogs like 3 year old kids and it gets on my nerves.

Fly 2006, when we bring a dog into our lives, we are messing with their natural instinct. Meaning, in a way, WE have to go out of our to make them comfortable. That doesn't mean spoiling them, it means taking charge and being their LEADER. Call it what you will, they either see you as their...

With two will it really make much difference with the attention thing?

Exactly, Fly 2006, that's being pack leader. Even if you don't think so, that's how your dog sees it.

Well, that answered a lot of their behavior, but it also brought up a lot questions! Up for answering? 1. They don't seem to have a definite dominance status yet, though one comes out on top more often. Give the on that comes out on top attention? 2. Should I let them fight in my lap? If one...

Question- Should I let my puppies fight for dominance between each other when I'm there? I am the dominant one over-all.

And I guess in a way they do get mental exercise because of the constant temptation/distraction of poultry

They usually get about a one mile walk a day on our land in the morning, after breakfast. Everything is playing with me or just quick little walks where we practice walking together.

I totally agree, Border Collies rock. And I was aware and prepared for their intelligence and energy. What I wasn't prepared for was TWO puppies. They get a lot of physical exercise, but I'm finding it hard to give them the mental exercise they need. I've had them for a month and all they know...

They have a lot of toys. I think it has to do with play? They'll pick up a shoe and tease each other with it. It might be boredom. I'm finding it hard to train two puppies, so they might not be getting enough mental exercise. Sigh

Okay, I need some more training help- chewing. Shoes, clothes, whatever they can get their little teeth on. They are outside, so they are left alone for short periods of time sometimes. It's more playful chewing than anything, I think.

Sigh. I could never choke chain these girls :)

I'll admit, there might be better ways. But does it count as force if you just give a quick snap of the leash? As in, not tugging? I suppose everyone has a different definition of force.

I wouldn't use a choke collar on a puppy, but I think an adult dog who has never been trained on leash is different.