Breed training guide
Border Collie
79Overall
Trainability
98
Energy level
99
For beginners
22
Sociability
65
Independence
60
Behavior problems
What Border Collies struggle with most.
Most Border Colliebehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Aggression Toward Dogs
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Reactivity
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→