Border collies have a high degree of willingness to communicate with their human partners, an attitude which can make training them a joy. All owners of border collies should teach their dogs to understand basic commands, if only for the pleasures of watching them learn and the usefulness of having a well-behaved pet. If you wish to go further than basic obedience, you can explore training your border collie to work livestock, or other organized activities that can be enjoyable for both dogs and their owners.