Border Collies can begin training at three months of age. It's best for the owner to give it a name beforehand to facilitate command delivery. Commands should be short and concise, ideally just two words. Most importantly, it's crucial to provide appropriate rewards and punishments for good or bad behavior.
1. Start from a young age
Training Border Collies needs to start from infancy. From three months old until adulthood, Border Collies are highly adaptable and can accept a wide variety of training programs.
2. Choose a name
Before training, make sure your Border Collie remembers its name. This will make it easier for the owner to convey various commands. Compared to Border Collies without names, those that understand their names are more likely to obey commands given by their owners.
3. Brief instructions
During training, commands given to Border Collies must be brief, no more than two words, such as "sit down," "lie down," or "reach out." Each command corresponds to one action, and once it is determined, it should not be changed.
4. Correct rewards and punishments
For Border Collies that react quickly and accurately, owners should reward them promptly, including verbally praising them as "good dog," giving them a small treat, or petting their head. When a Border Collie misbehaves, it should be corrected with a stern tone as punishment.
