Border Collies that jump up and nip at you aren’t always needing more “basic training” because for many - the root of the behavior comes from instinct - the instinct to block movement. In real sheep herding, heading dogs rush to the front of the flock and use eye pressure or even their teeth to stop movement dead in its tracks. But at home, this can look like: - Nipping at faces - Smacking you with their paws - Clawing at your eyelids - Or just being way too… ‘handsy’ When that instinct doesn’t