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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBorder Collies are the best known as excellent herders and that’s what this breed was developed for. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lately, they also found their place as loving family dogs<\/a>. So, hunting is not something that comes naturally to them. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, some traits that are useful for hunting, like aggressiveness<\/a>, have been bred out of Border Collies over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, they do have some qualities that they share with true hunting dogs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though they mostly work on farms, Border Collies have retained a strong prey drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They’re also very intelligent, obedient, and rather easy to train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that they are willing to learn new stuff and adapt to tasks that may not be their basic purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, Border Collies are tireless and extremely athletic which is a must for hunting dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, while it’s not their primary job, they can adapt and assist in certain hunting tasks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As I explained, thanks to their smarts and trainability, Border Collies can be of help when hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, as they’re not natural hunters, you will have to put some effort into training them so they can learn to perform hunting tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important thing is proper and early socialization. To be successful at hunting, your dog needs to develop a strong bond with its owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A sense of companionship is crucial for a solid hunting partnership. Your Collie also needs to be able to get along with other hunters and dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you start with serious training, you need to define the tasks you want your Border Collie to perform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching them to hunt is not easy and it can be a long process, so make sure not to overwhelm them and try to teach them everything at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They likely won’t be able to help with all aspects of hunting, so concentrate on certain tasks, such as retrieving or flushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, before moving on to hunting training, make sure your Border Collie has full control of basic commands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching them to sit, come, stay, down, or fetch and other fundamental skills is crucial if you want them to be trustful hunting companions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In, addition, a solid heel will help keep the dog by your side when needed and avoid unnecessary danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When hunting, your dog will likely be exposed to various loud noises, including gunshots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll need to introduce your pooch to these noises and teach it to ignore them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is particularly important with Border Collies as they can be rather skittish when faced with unknown noises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can start slowly by banging the drum or a pot next to the puppy and then gradually increasing sound intensity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time, the dog should learn to ignore these noises. Eventually, introduce sounds relevant to hunting, such as gunshots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The agility and ability to swiftly move across rough terrain are essential qualities of a good hunting dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Create the obstacle course and have your dog regularly practice there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The course should include different obstacles, a variety of floorings, tunnels, and overhead hanging items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to combine this type of training with loud noises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is that Border Collies love this type of training and will enjoy it immensely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you feel that your dog is ready, you can teach it to locate, flush, and retrieve game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most experts recommend that this type of training should start when the dog is six to seven months old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Locating training should include quartering drills where your dog learns to move ahead of you in back and forth and zigzag patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This way, they can cover more ground and locate more game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The dog should be able to answer your commands made by slight arm movement so you can guide them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to teaching your Border Collie to retrieve, the best way to do it is to simulate different hunting scenarios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This training should be conducted on various types of terrain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You should use bumpers catapulted in the air so the dog develops a habit of watching the sky for falling birds and marking their location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your hunting involves tracking and catching big game, such as deer, then you’ll probably do better with breeds other than Border Collie. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several reasons for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While they have the stamina necessary to track deer for a long time and on various terrains, they lack some of the other traits necessary for this kind of hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though they can track the scent like most dogs, their scent of smell is not on the level of pure hunting breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, they can be rather nervous and sometimes lack the attention span needed for successful tracking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, Border Collies are sometimes very vocal<\/a> and their barking could scare the deer away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, they’re not very large dogs and there’s a significant size difference when compared to deer\u2019s and other big game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In certain situations, when driven into a corner, deer can attack dogs and do some real damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Border Collies have been around for about three hundred years. During that time, they were selectively bred to become excellent sheepherders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This meant that some traits, such as chase instincts and agility, became more prominent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, others, such as aggressiveness, eyesight, and sense of smell, decreased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All this made them more suitable for certain hunting tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on what kind of game you hunt, what method you use, and where you do it, Border Collies can be rather helpful or pretty much useless., <\/p>\n\n\n\n They don’t excel as trackers but can be taught to be very successful when it comes to flushing or retrieving birds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A lot of people, especially on farms, have Border Collie and use them for herding and companionship. They are certainly one of the best breeds for those purposes. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDevelop a Bond with Your Border Collie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Defining Tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Loud Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Obstacle Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching the Border Collie to Locate and Retrieve Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can Border Collies Track Deer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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