Rough Collie Puppies Playing

A Border Collie jumping up and nipping you in the face might seem like disobedience. But it’s often just instinct. Specifically, the instinct to block movement. That same instinct can show up as: - Smacking you in the face - Poking you in the eye - Clawing at your eyelids - Or just being very… “handsy” Our girl, Instinct (yes, we named her that - be careful what you name your dog) is what’s known as a heading dog. In sheep herding, these dogs race to the front of the flock and use their eye pres