Hi there! the herding breeds can be quite a challenge sometime(I have two german shepheds). I am not sure from your post whether this is your first dog or puppy, but you really need some help. I am not aware of a collie specific board, but I am on a GSD board that has alot of advice for training these sorts of dogs, and how to deal with thier behavior. (http://www.germanshepherds.com/ubbth...ubbthreads.php
that being said, there is almost too many things you really need to know about having a dog and training it out of these behaviours.
The first is, there is nothing wrong with the dog. SHe is bored and should not be left outside by herself all day. It is inconisderate to her and to your neighbors. That being said, she is puppy and obviously she is not ready to be left alone in the house. Therefore you need to get her a crate and train her into it. This is not a punishment! My dogs go into their crates all the time on their own.. it is like their den. But when they are young it also keeps them out of trouble.
Most importantly she is probably not getting enough exersize.. either physical or mental. THese are intelligent animals.. they need a challenge and they like to learn new things. If you cannot find a good trainer around, get a book! Again, if you go on the webboard i mentioned above there are tons of information about training, behaviour, as well as good references for books and videos that can help. It is a pretty nice group.
the previous comments about kongs etc (to give her something to work her jaw) are all good. She is still teething and needs to have something to chew on. RAW marrow bones are good as well.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, you made a hasty decision to bring her into your life. I can tell you that my dogs are 4 and 2 and I still train them daily (little things here and there) because they like to learn. So if you decide to keep her understand that you will never be "done" with training. However, it does get easier and it is quite fun once you get going. A collie is a smart breed, so once she figures out what you want, she will be game.
(btw.. alpha rolling a puppy who is just being a puppy is about as appropriate as smacking a two year old for being a two year old. it is not a good way to generate a trusting relationship with a young animal. she is acting this way because no one has told her how she should act. it is your job to teach her who you want her to be).
that being said, there is almost too many things you really need to know about having a dog and training it out of these behaviours.
The first is, there is nothing wrong with the dog. SHe is bored and should not be left outside by herself all day. It is inconisderate to her and to your neighbors. That being said, she is puppy and obviously she is not ready to be left alone in the house. Therefore you need to get her a crate and train her into it. This is not a punishment! My dogs go into their crates all the time on their own.. it is like their den. But when they are young it also keeps them out of trouble.
Most importantly she is probably not getting enough exersize.. either physical or mental. THese are intelligent animals.. they need a challenge and they like to learn new things. If you cannot find a good trainer around, get a book! Again, if you go on the webboard i mentioned above there are tons of information about training, behaviour, as well as good references for books and videos that can help. It is a pretty nice group.
the previous comments about kongs etc (to give her something to work her jaw) are all good. She is still teething and needs to have something to chew on. RAW marrow bones are good as well.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, you made a hasty decision to bring her into your life. I can tell you that my dogs are 4 and 2 and I still train them daily (little things here and there) because they like to learn. So if you decide to keep her understand that you will never be "done" with training. However, it does get easier and it is quite fun once you get going. A collie is a smart breed, so once she figures out what you want, she will be game.
(btw.. alpha rolling a puppy who is just being a puppy is about as appropriate as smacking a two year old for being a two year old. it is not a good way to generate a trusting relationship with a young animal. she is acting this way because no one has told her how she should act. it is your job to teach her who you want her to be).