Learning Center
A collection of resources to help fosters, adopters, and supporters understand Collie behavior, care, and safe home integration. Each video and guide has been selected to support smoother transitions, reduce stress, and empower families with practical, compassionate knowledge.
While these videos are not made by NEOCR, we’ve selected them because they offer kind, practical guidance that aligns with our approach to Collie care and safe home introductions. Every dog is an individual, and what works for one may not be right for another. These resources are meant to support you, not prescribe strict requirements — use them as helpful starting points while responding to the unique needs of the dog in your care.
Bringing Home a Rescue Dog & First‑Week Guidance
The 3-3-3 Rule for Rescue Dogs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help Your Dog Adjust
Rescue Dog’s First Day & First Week: What No One Tells You
Bringing Home a Rescue Dog: Your First Week
Your Anxious Rescue Dog Needs This, Not More Treats
Your Complete First Week Training Schedule For ANY Dog!
Introductions
Keeping Interactions between Foster Dogs and Children Safe
Introducing Your Foster Dog to Strangers in Your House
How to introduce new dogs!
Introducing Your Foster Dog to Cats
Housetraining
Housetraining Your New Foster Dog
Tips for Potty Training Your Adult Dog
Training - Basic
The First Steps For Training Your Rescue / Rehomed / Adult Dog!
Shelter dog training tips| Tips to training my rescue dog
First Steps For Training Your Rescue/Rehomed/Adult Dog!
Training - Reactivity & Prey Drive
Solving Prey Drive - Basic steps
How to Stop Your Dog's Animal Chasing (Prey Drive Training Isn't Enough)
How to train your dog to leave your cat alone
Training a Reactive Rescue Dog