Quote Originally Posted by borzoimom
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Collies are normally pretty docile but that is as adults. As youngsters they can get pretty wild. I actually like your idea of seperate yards to go out. It gives the puppy time to play and gives her a repreieve from his antics. Use inside the house to not only teach him play is for outside but also for them to become friends...
A "Border Collie" is an entirely different breed than a "Collie". Border Collies are high energy and NEED a job to do or they are prone to finding their own jobs which could be not to the liking of an owner of a bored Border Collie.
COLLIES and Border Collies aren't much different than any other breed of dog when they are puppies. Puppies are playful. Puppies are babies waiting to learn. I've had lots of Collies in my life but none were "wild" when they were young puppies. At this time I have a 4 month old pup and she's pretty docile for a puppy but the older male is of great help in also teaching her and he outweighs her by at least 50lbs. or more.

wombat:
It might be of help if you attempt to get them together when the puppy is tired and less wiggly. The pup being only 6 weeks old has virtually no manners if he wasn't taught too well by his littermates and dam. Is the Cavalier normally playful and outgoing? She is afterall a "senior" and has she been around many other dogs in her life? I don't know. If so how did she react? Border Collies as I said above are NORMALLY high energy but are VERY intelligent........VERY. And training him will be your key to not having a lot of frustration with him as he gets older. Border Collies are very active are Cavaliers?