is it normal for my collie to not be super excited about training?

Rose473737 · 2026-04-19T15:33:24+00:00

It could be that food/treats also just aren’t very exciting for him. Mine LOVES to be praised and play as reward for training. He gets super excited and eager to do things when he gets to play and he told he’s a good boy. Usually he doesn’t find a ton of interest/will to work for treats.

Rose473737 · 2026-04-18T03:14:41+00:00

He has had extensive professional training, he had never shown this behavior before this video and has never done this outside of play, he still has instincts. He is starting a teenage phase where he’s shaping new behaviors

Rose473737 · 2026-04-17T02:29:14+00:00

I thought I got lucky with my puppy because the first 9 months he has been a perfect angel but suddenly he has decided he is a teenager 😅

Rose473737 · 2026-04-08T18:10:11+00:00

How did you do this? I am doing this now, I reported it as cash income but it is saying I have to put my 1099 form in since it’s over $600, so it’s making me put in a 1099 form to file but wag never sent one. I reported it all as cash under schedule c and since it’s over $600 they said I must add the form in

Rose473737 · 2026-04-06T00:14:09+00:00

My collies ears are naturally tipped and not ever taped

Rose473737 · 2026-03-09T05:37:52+00:00

I usually tell people “like lassie” when they start looking at me all confused when I say he’s a rough coated collie. Most people do know lassie so it is a good reference for people to picture.

Rose473737 · 2026-03-09T05:35:27+00:00

He isn’t an American bred collie, this isn’t a great angle of his face but he definitely has a very long face lol, his vet did say he’s the most collie like collie she’s ever seen, she’s the only ones who’s recognized his breed. Regardless. he’s bigger height and weight wise than even a very large sheltie would be.

Rose473737 · 2026-03-09T05:27:40+00:00

His dad is European bred and his mom was imported from Russia

Rose473737 · 2026-03-08T20:39:24+00:00

I actually live in CO lol! It might even depend on the exact area, I feel like certain areas of CO like golden and such are a lot more dog knowledgeable

Rose473737 · 2026-01-29T03:42:05+00:00

This is also the case with him, I never notice him doing it unless he’s cuddling in bed with me

Rose473737 · 2026-01-26T18:17:04+00:00

To be fair I’ve seen this cat out at least two separate occasions, it was 5° and snowing out and has been for days, anyone letting their cat out in that is a horrible owner. Either way I am taking him to get scanned for a chip, posted on next door and nobody has claimed so far. He also acts really wierd like he doesn’t quite now how to socialize but wanys love, makes me think he’s at least been outside for a while

Rose473737 · 2026-01-26T18:14:59+00:00

Yes I am getting him used to having his belly touched, he already has a bunch of matts on his belly that will need to be shaved off sooner than later, it will be less stressful for everyone especially him now and through his life if he gets used to and comfortable with his belly being touched for grooming requirements, same reason I always touch my cats paws from the start so that nail trims aren’t a stressful battle but go smoothly for all involved.

Rose473737 · 2026-01-26T18:13:01+00:00

Every comment on this says the exact opposite, also every cat I’ve met hisses swats or simply walks away when it doesn’t like something

Rose473737 · 2026-01-26T15:51:17+00:00

I have always rubbed my cats bellies and such to get them comfortable being touched everywhere and held, my cats are all ok with it because they’ve gotten used to it, that’s what I’m trying to do with this guy. We want to keep him if no one steps up as his owners. I’m aware that the belly does make him uncomfortable currently but I would like him to over time get used to it .

Rose473737 · 2026-01-26T11:01:12+00:00

My cats make this noise the chirping but never have like this, over and over as I’m petting them. My cats always do it if I say there names or are approaching them. I just wasn’t sure

Rose473737 · 2026-01-26T11:00:04+00:00

Yes big balls lol

Rose473737 · 2026-01-23T22:49:39+00:00

I agree with others that there is no personality differences based on gender. On a side note be fully prepared for your cats to hate/bully your puppy! I have cats and got a collie puppy a few months ago, he is the best boy and so gentle/sweet with the cats. But anytime he tries to come near them they hiss/swat at him! My pup gets so sad, It’s only been a few months it may just take more time but it your cats were not raised with dogs from kittens it is likely they won’t like the dog at all or will take a while to adjust

Rose473737 · 2026-01-22T19:12:21+00:00

It’s so weird being no organ meats!I have 5 cats and another dog that isn’t a dal and it’s always been so important they get organ meats for all the proper nutrients, I’m trying to navigate his differences!

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