Housebreaking a male Border Collie!!!!!! Update pg 6.

chele wrote:
He found out how much fun it is to ring the bell

I've been waiting for this post.
First they learn to signal when they need to go out then they realize that if they signal they get to go out.

You may find that a good brushing with fine toothed comb/brush will remove most of the dirt. Brushing will not help with the dampness; our first Border Collie had a heavy rough coat such that when he got wet frequently he would mildew.