Anyone done it?

 

Stupidly we've acquired three, currently around 1o weeks old.

 

Driving me bonkers, house training OK, but with plenty of mishaps.

 

They've loads of energy but can't go out yet (second jab tomorrow)

 

Any tips?

Ps - i've only just noticed that you've got border collies ! I've got an 8 month old pup of the same breed and its been more than hard work. THREE? Are you mental? ????

Ps - i've only just noticed that you've got border collies ! I've got an 8 month old pup of the same breed and its been more than hard work. THREE? Are you mental?

I believe so!

To be fair, so far no furniture has been chewed. As we have a wood burning stove, they seem happy to grab a log from underneath and whittle away at that. Not ideal, but its hard wood and doesn't splinter.

 

No problem with the voice tone- its my lad who has a bit of difficulty, but he'll be reet. They are pretty good really in terms of wrecking stuff; I'm popping in and out so they're not left too long and they seem to entertain each other. Big garden is a help, but they are getting ready for more open space.

Pets at home step up to naturals range..

 

it's not too pricey but not full of sugar

 

Get a deer antler or bull horn, they last ages as chew toys..

 

Nerf do a tennis ball gun for dogs... tires them out very quickly, stand at the top of a hill and fire the ball.. soon tires them.

 

halti leads or harnesses stop them pulling, with three you will need them. 

 

the best leads for three dogs are the rope style, they don't hurt your hands, the dogs can get tangled and they will walk as a pack. 

Got a piece of buffalo horn. Its rock. Barely scratched it!

Never again and the Mrs knows it. The boxer as a pup was much harder than the cock head spaniel to train, but both were a massive ball ache at the time.

 

Anyway good luck rather you than me

It's when they're teething at around 3-5 months old that they start to try to chew everything - including your hands.

3 collies, 3 fucking collies????

 

How the bollocks have you managed that you mental bastard.

3 collies, 3 fucking collies????

How the bollocks have you managed that you mental bastard.

Long story. Wife and lad have been wanting a dog for ages. Me too, but not been too well on and off for a few years so didn't want the responsibility.

Feeling much better these days, and decided to relent (plus everyone reckoned a dog would be helpful). I said We'd get two so they had a bit of company when we're out at work.

 

Went to collect them, set off home, got a couple of miles down the road and got all soppy. Couldn't leave the last fella from the whole litter, so went back for him too!

 

They are hard work, when they're scrapping and pissing etc, but I reckon they will be great in the end.

Give them a whole carrot to chew on as its good for their teeth and works as a toothbrush

Too soft for your own good ????

3 collies????

 

You utter fucking menkul case

 

Most farmers draw the line at 2.

 

Good luck with that...

3 collies????

 

You utter fucking menkul case

 

Most farmers draw the line at 2.

 

Good luck with that...

Got to agree. Must have cost a pretty packet too?

 

I'm a big fan of crates and Heights farm natural dog food. Bolton company.

 

Fast forward 12 months - you'll be either the fittest bloke on here or the biggest basket case. Good luck!

I love Border collies

 

Went to a little farm in north wales once when i was about 10 yrs old and they were selling some pups.

 

One took a shine to me and it just sat on my knee for half an hour, like my new best pal.

 

I was absolutely distraught when my mum and dad said we couldnt buy him. Years later they said they probably should have.

 

One day...but three!!! Good luck!

As far as pups go,Border Collies are one of the hardest to deal with and very slow to mature - you probably don't get the best out of them till after 2 or 3 years.

I genuinely wish you all the best with it TMGJ - but as you already know it's going to be very very hard. Sometimes we've found it hard to cope with one BC pup, but things are getting better day by day - mine is from working stock so it's absolutely menkul, but highly intelligent at the same time.

Get 500 poo bags bought - they might last you a few weeks!

Edited September 7, 20178 yr by Burndens Bogs

They're from a place in county Durham. Been going on holiday there for around 23 years on and off.

Its a working farm, where they breed one litter at most in any one year.

Used to use them for working but now as pets.

I've known many of their ancestors, including grandparents and parents. All very soft and friendly.

The pups have got used to people straight away, each day they'd be let out to play and every one would fuss them.

 

To be honest wouldn't have bought pups in any other situation.

They're from a place in county Durham. Been going on holiday there for around 23 years on and off.

Its a working farm, where they breed one litter at most in any one year.

Used to use them for working but now as pets.

I've known many of their ancestors, including grandparents and parents. All very soft and friendly.

The pups have got used to people straight away, each day they'd be let out to play and every one would fuss them.

 

To be honest wouldn't have bought pups in any other situation.

Nice 1.

Dogs bred from working stock usually have a few "traits" - ours will herd a gang of kids playing football in a park, initially she wanted to herd moving cars too.She's also OCD'd to the max, but as i said before she's also highly intelligent, affectionate, and trains easily.

Border collies bred direct from non working stock  shouldn't have these mannerisms hopefully.

Get yerself to training classes as soon as they are old enough.

Oh and get plenty of kitchen roll and those disposable anti bac wipes from the £1 shop for cleaning up the inevitable mishaps.

Good luck.

I've got a border collie from a working farm too.

 

Trained him early and he's genuinely as obedient as you can get.

 

They take a while but worth the effort. Can't stand seeing people out and about just bellowing at their dogs who pay fuck all attention. Lazy cunts.

 

You'll find that one day it all clicks and it's brill. You can tell they enjoy the commands etc.. gives them something to focus on.

 

 

As mentioned above, you're going to need some serious time dedicated to getting them exercised. However, they don't tire easily but that doesn't mean you need to keep going, just make sure they get an hour a day with a longer run at weekends and they'll be spot on.

I believe so!

To be fair, so far no furniture has been chewed. As we have a wood burning stove, they seem happy to grab a log from underneath and whittle away at that.

 

Aye, the furniture should be fine.

 

Until they burn your house down.

Think mine needs retraining.

 

She was always perfectly good at recall etc, still is if we're on our own but if theres another dog to play with shes all of a sudden developed selective hearing.

I've got a border collie from a working farm too.

 

 

Have you ever fed him lobby, when you've got some left over?

Have you ever fed him lobby, when you've got some left over?

 

I'm putting you on ignore you filthy animal

I wonder if the dog would spit the carrots out?

Think mine needs retraining.

 

She was always perfectly good at recall etc, still is if we're on our own but if theres another dog to play with shes all of a sudden developed selective hearing.

Least you know what yours is.. we're still trying to figure out.

 

Barmy labradoodle .. tried paw but he is too busy trying to play.. he sits though.

Think mine needs retraining.

 

She was always perfectly good at recall etc, still is if we're on our own but if theres another dog to play with shes all of a sudden developed selective hearing.

Same

Went to collect them, set off home, got a couple of miles down the road and got all soppy. Couldn't leave the last fella from the whole litter, so went back for him too!

 

They are hard work, when they're scrapping and pissing etc, but I reckon they will be great in the end.

Awwwwwe that's lovely. They'll be worth it.