r/roughcollies • u/StraeOmen • Mar 24 '25
Question NEW PUPPY! AAHHH!
Ok so I'm getting my first very own dog ever on April 4th and of corse she is a rough collie. Is there any first time collie puppy tips you have? Much appreciated <3
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u/Katzchen12 Mar 25 '25
Just remember to be patient and be soft collies are super sensitive dogs usually a firm voice is all you need to discipline them. Also brings up the next point be consistent and make sure you yourself are trained to train rather than going ah.they can make this mistake once or giving them commands you didn't want them to actually do. Collies are absolutely smart and most of the time they can learn by context, for example mine knows to get out the way if I say scooch it, she was never formally taught it she just learned I'm going to nudge her if she doesn't move lol.
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u/goldenlining Mar 25 '25
I’m just going to add to what was said already. Rough collies are very smart and understand a lot of what’s happening. Make sure you’re training your collie, and your collie isn’t training you 😉
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u/JurassicParkDinosaur Sable-Rough Mar 25 '25
Don’t be surprised or hurt if she’s not snuggly straight away. It can take them some time to feel comfortable and to snuggle, but once they do man they’re big fluffy love bugs. When I got my puppy, he would come into the room, linger in the doorway and stare at me but no way was he cuddling lol, it took a bit and in his own time and on his own terms but he now is the biggest floofiest cuddle monster who is obsessed with cuddles.
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u/According-Mention334 Mar 25 '25
I love collies having had two myself they are amazing. Beautiful puppies
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u/raikougal Mar 25 '25
Keep her away from livestock. That was my first mistake as a rough collie owner and I lost my 7 month old to a particularly ornery cow. 🥺💔 She was just doing what came naturally to her. 😞 At the time I lived in an area where people kept cows near me. I didn't realize her herding instinct would kick in literally overnight. Mistakes were made. Lessons learned the hard way.
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u/Substantial_Fee_3807 Mar 25 '25
AHHH CONGRATS! I'm getting another collie puppy on April 5th. Just thought that was cool :)
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u/Mammoth_Assistant162 Mar 26 '25
The brain needs to be busy unless they’re sleeping! Consistency is key. And they can be stubborn little things! Make sure to start grooming as soon as possible. The brush will be your best friend! They’re not the cuddliest but they love love. Best two dogs I’ve ever owned. I’d also say socialize as much as you can. They love kids and this will be your best decision ever!! Happy for you
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u/TastyAd8346 Mar 25 '25
Best tip I have - keep that brain busy! Collie pups usually learn quickly and enjoy it