Teething toys

Stuffed kongs
damp frozen knotted tea towels
raw carrots (you can freeze first too)
ice cubes (flavoured with stock or plain)


As for the herding, well it is his natural behaviour - can you do some form of excercise with him that exploits his intelligence? It could be obedience training, agility, flyball, heelwork to music etc. Games at home could be - find the food, putting his toys away (learning them by name), target training etc. Target training is a nice thing to do with a collie. They can help you load the washing machine, close doors, retrieve post, turn telly on etc!

I would echo the advice about a crate, and also add that it sounds like he has hit the teenage kevin age. He will be challenging his position in the pack both with you as his leader and his doggy friend.

IMHO he needs tough love now and to be taught he cannot get away with the behaviour. If he is agressive or just downright naughty, split him up and then make you and your other dog turn your backs on him and ignore him (baby gates are good to seperate), i wouldnt put him in his crate when you are doing this as the crate is his den and shouldnt be a punishment. Make him aware that his behaviour is not accetable. Other things I have been told to re-inforce ack positions are to feed yourself first, then the next down dog (your older one) and then him last. This should only last a little while, they do grow out of being kevins eventually.

I just want to say though, I am still a novice dog keeper, and I am sure someone with more experience will be along to help... xxx