On the other hand, this type of self-correction can be useful in stubborn dogs because they learn to associate the bad behavior with discomfort. Your dog might think the ride is more rewarding than the run and hop in next to you. Frustration often comes from a lack of understanding. In bird dog comparisons, the BC pup is more like a setter or a Brittany than a lab. I walked over to try and pet him etc and he just peed himselfWhich got me a little worried and mad but I took him to it said no etc but didn't rub his face in it. Do you have any spiders or bugs that could of bit or stung him? A polite dog waits until the human notices them and gives them a pet. Perhaps most importantly, you need to watch out for bad behaviors that can cause harm to you, your dog, or others. I know Rocky is a smart fellow but very thick headed. If your dog cannot stop barking while in the backyard, bring him inside and close the blinds until you have the time to go outside and play with your dog. I wasn't really mad it was more of a..gee I got to reprimand him for nervous peeing. Turns out they had learnt that when they stare they get attention. Chasing them around the yard after theyve dug up your flower garden is a fun game to them and will ultimately give them a reason to dig again. puts WAY TOO MUCH PRESSURE on the pup. Border Collies are more prone to certain bad behaviors because of their breed. Border Collies are a lot of fun to have as pets, but they take an incredible amount of work. If your dog is persistent with her jumping, attach her leash to her collar when shell be in a situation where shell want to jump. So, multiple times during the day, make a point to call him just to say hi or give him a goodie. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I just hope he can acclimate to the new place well or has no problems at all. This way, pulling will only cause them to turn towards you, making it inefficient for them to pull. Sorry, didn't mean for you to take my comments as harsh toward you. I would be patient and help him to figure out whatever it might be, that it is not going to hurt him. If not, you need to read up on modern, non-violent training methods. If you get the chance, try to grab onto your dogs collar and secure her. Im pretty sure this particular dog got stung by one. I know Rocky is a smart fellow but very thick headed. Your dog might think its her time to chase you, in which case, you can run right back into your yard and shut the gate. If your dog is digging holes in the backyard, ask yourself if they are getting enough exercise and attention. Mine does the same but under the couch.. it won't even be under there and I'll crouch down to shine the light and look and she'll get excited. There's no telling what it might have been, but you are definitely describing a fearful dog and he needs to know that he can count on you to help him when he's scared. If your dog gives chase, they can seriously injure their neck and throat because the chain can put so much pressure against their throat. She has also never been really into toys (she gets bored of them really fast) so she only enjoys playing fetch. Its been a few weeks of her doing this kind of stuff, but she gets in the corner of our fridge, looking at the corner of the wall as if she was trying to get a mouse or something. Digging and chewing are common practices of the bored Border Collie. Picked out Press J to jump to the feed. First, practice the Come command constantly if you have a wandering dog. This can mean that it will become reluctant to pee or poop when you are in sight, and it will "hold it" as long as possible and then "sneak off" and "go" where you can't see it - like in the bedroom while you are watching TV in the living room. Like with potty training, you cannot correct your dog after the event has occurred. Random scared/weird behavoir for no reason. But another owner may want their dog to stay on the floor at all times. I've never done that to him . When they are sitting, reward them for not jumping. If youre on foot, dont try to sprint after your dog. Are you giving her attention every time she does it? Next time he's scared, try to play with him and show him there's nothing to be scared of. This article may give you some ideas about the unique qualities of a BC - especially some of the various sensitivities: http://www.agilitynet.co.uk/training/bordercollie_suekitchen_leewindeatt.html. As a result, youll have a better relationship with your dog if there is no unnecessary stress between you. That's killing all his fun, so of course he doesn't want to come. The following is an excerpt from "The Complete Guide to Border Collies" by David Anderson. While you might not care if your dog jumps on you, other people might. Between your knowledge of your Border Collies specific quirks and a trainers experience and wealth of knowledge, you should be able to quickly sort out the issue and fix it. Some trainers swear by prong collars for training purposes, but they are somewhat controversial. The Watch me command is useful here. For Border Collies, a lot of bad behavior stems from the fact that they are bored or have too much energy. If your dog is afraid of strangers, dont push them into a large crowd and expect them to be fine. He's doing that because, as you pointed out, he is upset about *something* and raising your voice or being negative in any way just encourages that behavior - he is (by submissively urinating) already "telling" you he's sorry, he's worried, etc. Share your pictures, videos, stories, training tips, etc. In such a situation I wouldn't try to force anything on him, but instead remain calm and quiet yourself and give him a chance to figure out he's okay. I let her deal with it. Runs right under the table and doesn't listen to calls or anything. To get the leash on and go for a walk, to get a frisbee session, to get treats, to get anything she wants, etc., she needs to follow several commands. If the dog wants to go under the table because he's afraid, just go back to what you were doing. This collar should only be used in extreme circumstances where your dog is a danger to himself or others because of his pulling. If he's distracted and too busy, time to make yourself more interesting. He can't help it, and you just reinforce his feelings that he should be afraid. Somehow, your dog gets loose and takes off at a sprint. Took him outside for a walk, listened outside while on leash then as soon as we came in scared dog syndrome again. I believe it was like Gideon's girl said. For me labs were a much more hands on type breed. You can correct your dog and show them the proper way to behave, but punishment can be detrimental to their behavior. Being so tuned into body language is what allows them to do their jobs as herders - reading the reactions of the stock constantly. I apprectaie the feedback, even though your last sentence seemed harsh torwards me ha ha. Your link has been automatically embedded. This is a nightmare for a dog owner. A dog can sense your anger and it will only make the situation worse. I definitely agree with the others above -- walk away, ignore the submissive peeing, try to think about and minimize the situations that bring it on, and it will pass naturally. A strong (possibly loud) male human presence is the most likely to bring out the submissive behavior in a more sensitive dog. Tried to feed him and he wouldn't come then I got him out long enough to get him in the kitchen. So, he doesn't listen well or recall easily? If your dog still has issues looking at you when a car is in the vicinity, try holding a treat in front of their nose and drawing it towards you. But I wanted to mention, when I lived in AR we had scorpions, sometimes in the house. My mom has moved the fridge several times for her to see theres nothing there but the moment the fridge gets back in place, she continues to do it. Something scared him (and yes, many border collies are noise sensitive and/or sensitive in general) and he just needed time to get over it. I only told him no when he did it, and didn't use his name either. You might also want to buy a long lead, like a twenty-foot lead, for advanced practice. But if you use this method, you must also use positive reinforcement alongside it. The past two days it seems he found his bark/growl when the trash truck comes by or a noise he doesn't know perks his interest. It took two years to rehabilitate her. I called him, he didn't come, called againnothing. There is no real cut-and-dry list of what is bad behavior in a Border Collie it can vary from household to household and from dog to dog. To correct your dogs bad behavior, you must be present to witness it and handle it immediately. He will come out when he feels safe. Others have already said it, but it bears repeating. The whole morning listened to me and obeyed commands. If youve taken training courses, then you should have a trusted trainer you can contact with questions about your dog. Dont reward a jumping dog with attention. Try to think like a dog and see if you can find a solution to your dogs problem. It applies to all of us and all of our dogs, no matter what we're trying to do with them! Someone once suggested to me that whenever there was a loud or scary noise around a pup, that I should learn to immediately say "stress test!" My buddy toned down his "dominance" over the pup, walked right past the dog and ignored him whenever the pup flopped onto his back, the "fear" stage has passed, and everything is now good - the behavior has never returned. 1 in particular is scared of lots of noises and can change what she is scared of daily. I have one that when he hears the shower from another room, he seems to think it is a scary person/thing, but if you walk him in there he realizes it's just the shower. It's a comment that you'll see fairly often around here--we have the big brains and so need to figure out how to communicate with our dogs. Even if you lead your dog to the hole, he will not understand what you are talking about since his memory is not capable of linking the digging to your anger. If your dog gnaws on your shoes, keep them out of reach and supply appropriate chew toys in accessible areas. Secondly it seems like you are meeting the exercise requirements pretty well, but are you doing anything to stimulate her mind? We're moving soon so he'll have a bigger yard to play in which will be nice. I think he was just going through a weird funk for a couple of days. Upload or insert images from URL. These habits are hard to break because they are hardwired into their brain. Hey USAF, you are getting good info on this thread. After that incident she had a huge fear of dust bunnies, the little hair balls that collect and blow across the hard floor. Maybe you need to spend more time re-socializing your dog in a safe environment. The faster you follow, the faster your dog runs, thinking that hes playing a fun game with you. A have very noise reactive dog(s). Some behaviors are a result of fear, usually stemming from poor socialization. Scolding a dog for submissive urination only gives the dog reason to fear and will cause *more* submissive urination. Your Border Collie is likely much faster than you and will disappear. A behavioral problem can strain a good relationship between a dog and an owner to the point where the owner gives up hope and surrenders the dog to a shelter. Stop being impatient/frustrated/whatever that he's not a lab. Also, it should only be used for training and only as long as it is necessary. It can learn that you are uptight about feces and urine. Getting annoyed because he's not one will NOT help you - or him. While youre walking, you may notice that your dog gets into the Border Collie crouch when a car arrives. When you see problems, ask yourself why your dog might be doing these things. Sometimes, undiagnosed conditions can even trigger behavioral issues, so regular checkups might help diagnose a problem. You can work wonders with counterconditioning to overcome fears. What happens if you completely ignore them? Its safe to say that most owners dont want their dog to destroy their property. Do whatever you can to get your dogs attention off the car and onto you. I would really recommend clicker training. Submissive urination is also something most dogs grow out of, my young dog when he was a puppy would pee when someone came in the house and numerous other little triggers, and now he is almost 4 I can not remember the last time it happened. If everything is ok with him, having him checked by a vet, then I think your boy is going through what is known as a "fear Period". Border Collies are known to nip at ankles and chase cars because their herding brain tells them to. There are tons of collars and harnesses in pet stores to choose from, but the flat, buckle collar is best. For more information visit the books Amazon Page. It doesn't help and can make it worse. Just let him be. This might be enough to break their locked-in gaze. And with her favorite toy! Seemed to be scared to death for some reason. After living with your Border Collie for a few months, youll start to notice if there are any behaviors that are not conducive to a happy relationship between you and your dog. Give the little guy a break. Paste as plain text instead, I heard it was much like a wasp or bad bee sting, not much more. If your Border Collie snaps at other dogs at the park, figure out if theres a way to slowly work on your dogs socialization skills. Will look into that and puzzles! I'm pretty sure all border collies are hyperactive to be fair. Border collies are incredibly intelligent and need mental stimulation as much as they do physical so training sessions and puzzles might help to keep her mind working and take it off the back of the fridge, four years old and my parents takes her on a four mile walk every morning and I play fetch with her for 15 minutes twice a day (in the afternoon and at night, shes exhausted at the end of both).