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Positive training · From eight weeks

Border Collie Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

Border Collie: pair precise cue work with deliberate settling and off-switch practice.

29 chapters · English / 中文

Watercolour illustration of a Border Collie puppy holding a down position on grass beside an orange training cone
Border Collie: pair precise cue work with deliberate settling and off-switch practice.

Breed profile

Training group
Herding and cattle dogs
Origin
The Border Collie was developed along the England–Scotland border to control sheep at a distance.
Male height at shoulder
48–56 cm
Female height at shoulder
46–53 cm
Common weight range
14–20 kg
Coat
Double coat; rough-coated and smooth-coated types
Coat care
Routine brushing
Drive keywords
Eye · Stalk · Chase
Handling practice
Brushing · Hair dryer—off, then on at a distance

General reference ranges only; individual dogs vary substantially

FluffyWA
Edition 2026-08
Positive training · From eight weeks
Border Collie Puppy Training ManualFrom 8 Weeks

A practical manual for ordinary families bringing home an eight-week-old Border Collie puppy—and for anyone deciding whether this breed fits their life.

Core training period Arrival at 8 weeks through the 16-week socialisation window
Roadmap beyond puppyhood Clear next steps through 6 and 12 months

Prepared by FluffyWA Pty Ltd · Southern River, Western Australia

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