1. Use a fully breathable cage
A cage is necessary for indoor training. Border Collies should have a comfortable place to rest, but they should not be locked in a cage for life. For indoor training of Border Collie, 2 weeks of restricted freedom in the cage means that the dog can move freely in the house for life. Feed the dog in the cage and then take the Border Collie out to relieve himself within a reasonable amount of time. Then put it back in the cage and give it toys and blankets until the next defecation time comes. For puppies, this time should not exceed 2 hours. For adult dogs, no more than 4 hours.
Border collies do not like to defecate in the areas where they play and sleep. The crate should have enough room for the dog to stand and turn around, but not so big that he can squat on the side to relieve himself. Once your Border Collie's indoor training is complete, leave the cage door open. This will be a great place for your Border Collie to relax and rest.
2. Newspaper training
If you live in an apartment and it is not convenient to take your Border Collie outdoors to defecate, then you need to carry out "newspaper training". The training method is to spread newspapers on the floor of relatively closed spaces, such as kitchens or bathrooms. After the dog defecates on the newspapers, replace the dirty newspapers. After a few days, remove part of the newspapers to expose part of the ground. If your dog defecates on the bare ground, correct him gently, then place him on the newspaper and praise him. Once it has a little bit of the concept of defecating on the newspaper, gradually remove more and more newspapers until you finally leave a small area where you want it to defecate.
3. Training outside
Take your puppy out as often as possible. Puppies need to poop frequently. Especially 15 to 20 minutes after eating. As it gets older, this time may become longer. If you observe signs of defecation, such as whining softly or running in circles, take the Border Collie outdoors as soon as possible. When it has finished defecating outside, immediately praise its behavior, using your favorite words (preferably a fixed word). Then play with it for a while before taking it home. The Border Collie puppy will gradually understand that defecating outdoors can win praise and the opportunity to play outdoors.
