Why do border collies nip?

Border collies were bred to herd sheep and other flocking animals, for which their intelligence and stamina is well suited. However, some border collies can also display some undesirable traits if you're not a sheepherder — namely, nipping or biting. read more

Dear fellow Border Collie lover, Probably the most challenging aspect of working with aggression in the Border Collie is that it often starts when the Border Collie is a puppy. The behavior, when the puppy is small, is often considered rather cute. read more

Why Border Collies Nip. Border Collies were bred to herd with a mixture of barking, body movement and nipping to direct their charges in the right direction. When a Border Collie nips, they may be trying to herd you in the direction they want you to go. To them, this is natural behavior — it’s what they were born to do. read more

Nipping is undoubtedly a bad behavior of Border Collies and it is one of the most irritating and frustrating habits as it can be dangerous to let them roam around freely and when they bite someone the pet owner will be in some serious legal problems. read more

When it comes to nipping, Border Collies are known for their notorious behavior. They just love nipping at anything moving in front of them. Be it other dog breeds, animals, children or even a moving car can make them nip. Just like any other dog breed, nipping is in Border Collies’ nature. read more