Border Collie Nipping – 5 Ways To Stop It

Border Collies are known for nipping. They love to pinch anything that moves, be it other animals, people, or children. They will even try to cut the tires on moving cars. It comes with the territory for a sheepdog. Border Collies will try to herd anything that moves and if the moving person, animal or object does not obey, then they will bite. Of course, this is not ideal behavior. A bite can amount to a bite, and a bite can cause serious problems. If your dog bites someone, you can be sued and held liable for injuries and damages. Therefore, your best option is to stop your Border Collie’s bite as soon as possible.

Although you cannot eliminate the herding instinct in your Border Collie, you can certainly do something to prevent the bite from occurring. Your Border Collie’s herding instinct is in full swing when they let him run when he has excess energy. It also gets extreme when he’s been hooked and boring for a few hours, but then left free to roam and play. If there is nothing else to occupy your mind and you are full of energy, then your dog wants to “work,” hence herding. This is why giving your Border Collie physical and mental exercise is so important. They are an extremely intelligent breed of dog and they like to have something to do.

Here are five important tips to prevent your dog from biting:

1. Plenty of exercise – Make sure your dog walks, runs, and generally has the opportunity to be active for about two hours a day.

2. Lots of play – Dog training games and tricks keep your dog busy and mentally stimulated.

3. Say “no” to your puppy when he bites: If you have a young puppy, make an injured whining noise when he bites, this sends a signal that it is not okay to nibble. You can also say a firm “no” when you do.

4. Get your family to say “no” so your puppy knows that certain things, such as children, are not appropriate for herding. Make sure the “no” is firm and not just said in a funny way as if it were part of a game.

5. Be consistent, otherwise your dog will get confused; It is essential that you be consistent with your dog because he cannot understand your words, so you must be consistent to get the message across. Consistency means a faster result.

If your dog persists in nibbling despite your best efforts, you may need to consult an expert dog trainer. The sooner it is nipped in the bud, the better. After all, if your dog is allowed to continue biting family and friends, you can end up in a very difficult situation where you are responsible for a dog bite. Even though your Border Collie is only intent on herding, it doesn’t understand that it shouldn’t cross the line to bite.

Border Collies provide fun for many individuals and families, they are an incredibly intelligent and loyal pet, and they are full of personality. So the sooner you take care of the pinching problem, the better. By doing so, you can fully enjoy your Border Collie and build a close and pleasant relationship with your dog.