Annoying habits.

Border Collies, despite Old Hemp, when not trained properly still nip and bark.

They are too smart for their own good and will get stubborn. Do not expect them to come immediately when you call, instead they might just keep on doing what they're doing.

Border Collies are friendly and therefore LOVE to jump on guests and such behavior (a page is coming that will show you how to deal with this).

They also like food. They REALLY like food (yours to be exact). I know my Border Collie would die for Taquitos. So they will indeed beg.

Border Collies are very adventurous! and when puppies, will normally run away when the door is open.

Most of them HATE seeing hot air balloons.

Fireworks are not liked.

neither are vacuums.

Or baths.

Or the vet.

Car ride you must be cautious of. Since Border Collies are herding dogs when you drive with them in the car they see everything moving and want to chase it, so they might vomit. Take precautions such as...

1) laying down towels

2) Maybe blocking windows

3) Bring a toy of theirs to comfort them

4) Do not shut them in a crate or anything of the sort

5) Do not put them on leash

6) If they bark or yip do NOT pet them in a reassuring way they will think something terrible has happened

7) Make sure they get tons of exercise before so they might sleep

8) Do not get nervous, it is not a myth that they can sense fear, they might pick up on that

9) Take them potty before so they don't go in the car

10) Bring treats on the trip

11) Do not take them on any large road trips until you are

POSITIVE they can handle it.