Activities For Sprollies

Border Collies were bred and trained to be herding dogs and it is in their nature to want to herd anything they can! While your Sprollie probably doesn't have access to a field of sheep, that doesn't mean that their ancestral need to herd isn't there. In fact, your Sprollie will likely be the happiest you have ever seen them if you set up a herding game to play together. In addition to that Collie side wanting to herd, the Springer Spaniel side of your dog's heritage will want to run, so a fast paced herding game is the way to go with a Sprollie.

Sprollies are a breed that is constantly full of energy, ready to go, go, go all the time! Don't expect this energy to go away either, your Sprollie will be lively well into their old age and have puppy-like tendencies throughout their life. One way to give your dog the chance to get out some excess energy is to train them in agility games. Not only are agility activities a perfect way to exercise your Sprollie but they are also a great way to train your Sprollie to listen to you - it is important to be the dominant one in this relationship (Sprollies occasionally try to take over that role!). 

While it may seem obvious or not worth mentioning, giving your Sprollie daily exercise is of the upmost importance. This breed needs to run and needs to get out of the house multiple times a day. In fact, if you are not willing or able to give your Sprollie daily exercise, you may want to consider a different breed. A Sprollie who doesn't get enough routine exercise may become aloof toward their owners, destructive and a little bit crazy. So get out there with your Sprollie, try some new high energy activities and keep your dog the loving, happy pup that you want them to be!