anyone got any tips on rearing arough collie pup 7 weeks old be grateful of any helpful hints?

Answer 1

You got some good answers from Peggy M. Something else to consider since he's going to need a fair bit of grooming is to get him used to being brushed and having his nails clipped at a very early age. When he's a baby he only needs a minute and he's all brushed out, but if you get him used to it, gradually increasing the time spent grooming him (easiest with him lying on his side) he'll love it and patiently lie there as long as it takes when he's got his gorgeous adult coat.

Give him lots of exercise, walks and playing, as well as something to keep his mind occupied - these are smart dogs and enjoy having something to do.

Answer 2

Be careful about not allowing too much excersize. Young puppies of larger breeds can damage themselves with too much exersize. When you bring it home in a week's time, enrol it at a puppy class for socialisation and basic training. Start it on a good puppy diet and feed it at least 4 times a day unless you are sensible and simply leave a bowl of dry food down and a bowl of clean water all the time for it to help itself.Also, establish a good grooming routine now, waiting until the puppy is drowsy and relaxed and brush gentle all over, including tummy and tail, inspect the paws and claws etc. Do this daily right from the start and you will have a dog who is relaxed about groowing. As an ex groomer I used to dread getting large thick coated dogs in who the owners never bothered grooming. The poor thing would fight and struggle because it had never been taught that grooming was a pleasure . Then you would get those who came in severely matted because the owners did nothing more that brussh over the top coat on the back but not do the job properly with a steel comb, right down to the skin every day, including the belly. They really expected me to torture the dog by tugging and pulling at matted fur and would get most upset when I shaved all the fur off in one solid matt to save the dog hours of agony . I told them that it would grow again in a few weeks and that they could start from scratch and ensure it never got matted again. Needless to say, come 3 months later and it came back for grooming, it was as matted as it had ever been.

However, I feel strongly that you should have done all of this reasearch weeks ago, before you even thought about getting a dog.

Answer 3

Hello, Give your pup a "home" of his own. I mean a proper sized crate. He will come to realize that it's his SAFE place. Next to his cage, place papers and his water bowl. The papers are nearby so as soon as he awakens, he can pee on them. Puppies pee as soon as the wake up and immediately after eating. If you place the crate near a doorway, you can scoot him outside to do his jobs, but if you're not home, papers are a good starting point. Limit his play area when you are not home, clearing it same as if you had a small child. Small objects which can be swallowed, cord, anything unsafe to chew should be removed. Be careful what you permit your pup to chew. If he gets used to being able to put a sock or shoe in his mouth, it'll be impossible to ask him not to chew it later. Play with your puppy-take him on leash for fun follow the leader walks, but, remember, YOU are the leader and protector. Give your puppy something soft to chew on that cannot be torn apart or swallowed. If you're away from home, leave music playing for him, or better yet, get him a playmate-like another dog. They'll tire each other out while you're away. Be careful-they can get into lots of trouble too. Enjoy!

Answer 4

Give it plenty of exercise from the start - they can't get enough. If you leave it in the house alone, play a radio or leave a television on - they get bored easily and end up eating your furniture and even the walls! Yes, walls! they like plaster!! Get used to being licked to death. If you have a dishwasher, you'll need not put it on no more! - open the door and the dog will lick the dishes clean for you!! Best of luck!!

Answer 5

Have lots of fun! I had a beautiful rough collie for 13 years but he had to be put to sleep a couple of year ago. They are wonderful pets and the best advice I can give you is to take him/her for lots of long walks and try to find a large enclosed open space where he/she can run or chase a ball etc as they have loads of energy! Enjoy your new addition and best wishes!

Answer 6

7 weeks is awfully young to have been seperated from the litter or mom. Most vets recommend waiting til the dog is closer to 10 weeks. So that could be part of the problem.

Answer 7

this type of dog needs a job to do.
i suggest at a year old you take him for agillity my collie was great and they love it too!!!!
for now lots of play, and training, and socilizing. give him lamb bones to chew as they can become very destructive if they get bored, and you'll never tire out a collie. they need to be occupied if left home alone, or make a kennel and run for him to go in when you are out and provide lots of toys, and things he can chew up. also you can get a food ball, stuff it with treats, and he'll have hours of fun trying to roll it around to get all the food to fall out of the hole, also its almost indestructable
i was lucky as i was home all day with mine, but a friend had his brother and was working part time, and he had detoryed her house in 6 hours. so beware.

Answer 8

giving your puppy a good star in life is essential. start by getting a crate of the correct size and teach him to use this as his refuge. enrole in quality training classes so as to be able to mix with other dogs and owners. feed a good quality complete feed and use this at the correct amounts so as not to cause obesity as this will put strain on joints and organs. walk you puppy but make sure that you do not over walk him hes only small now but you dont want to damage his growing. play games and have fun with your puppy and most of all enjoy it as they grow so fast

Answer 9

Lots of games lots of stimulation. Give him lots to think about. Teach him often, but dont try to fry his mind cos he might loose intrest. Keep a firm hand but keep his life fun. They are such clever dogs and so fast and fun. Maybe look into dog-agility!!