If you're tired of wasting of time teaching a dog that doesn't seem to be learning anything, you may need to work on your techniques. If that still doesn't work, then it's about time you got yourself a Collie. It's a very intelligent dog, making it one of the easiest to train. If your like most owners you'd appreciate it when your pet unloads outside instead of inside; housebreaking for this dog isn't a problem. All it needs is one week to get used to the idea. This beautiful breed stands an average of 22-26 inches, and can weigh 50-76 pounds, depending on its gender. Its coat is quite long, usually coming in combinations of white, light brown, and black. There are other color combinations available for this breed. This dogs ears are erect, with the tips bent and slightly pointing forward. It has a slim, muscular and sexy build. Its coat makes it look bigger than it really is. It is playful. As a puppy, it needs a lot of attention and love. It'll nibble at your foot from time to time to catch your attention. It is very sweet and loyal. It will enjoy games with you and your children, or just simply lying down with you by the couch. It loves walks and outdoor activities. It gets along fairly well with other pets. It hasn't been known to show signs of aggression, so its safe to have it socialize. Protecting its master is a common trait of this dog. It will safeguard the house, and does get suspicious of strangers. Have your friends acquainted with your pet before letting them in. This breed has been known for heroic acts. Though it does have superior intelligence as compared to most breeds, training a collie should take place while it's still young. Any dog, if owned by a negligent owner and put in the right environment, can grow up to be stubborn. A pet with that attitude like that complicates things. Do not wait for it to get too old before you begin ? old dogs are always harder to train. Have firm control over it, but at the same time be gentle. Do what is necessary to motivate it. Keep the atmosphere fun - this will make it more eager to learn; an eager dog learns a lot faster. Give it rewards for good behavior and obedience, but not too much. A dog given too much of something ends up spoiled. Having it work for something is the right way to go about things. It may take some time for it to learn, especially if your methods of teaching aren't that effective.   Keeping your pet happy is vital. In this mood they will become very cooperative. It will need constant exercise, preferably daily. Taking it out on walks or giving it breaks from whatever your trying to teach it to do is a must. Use a collar and leash - you may take it off and allow it to run around if it's in a safe and open area. The Collie will make a great pet for anybody.