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The Border Collie Geek Podcast
In this episode, Martina dives into the complex relationship between dogs, especially Border Collies and household cats. Drawing from personal experiences with her own dogs, she explores the different ways obsession with cats can show up and how training and management can help shift those behaviours.Key Takeaways:Managing dogs and cats together can be challenging without understanding their dynamics.Training should target impulse control and recall not just how the dog reacts to the cat.Every dog is different; training must be tailored to the individual.Effective training starts away from distractions like the cat.Martina shares real-life stories and lessons from her own dogs.New training programs are coming soon to help with recall, focus, and self-control.Do you want to know more about these courses? You have 24 hours to sign up using the code ACCELERATOR10 for a 10% https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/recall-accelerator/https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/focus-motivation-accelerator/https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/preydrive-impulsecontrol/We will be using Tug E Nuff toys so grab your bundle:https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geekBook a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
:In this episode, I'm diving deep into my personal journey working through reactivity with my young Border Collie, Tali. From her early signs of discomfort around other dogs to a pivotal (and humbling) moment during a rushed introduction, I share the ups and downs of managing and improving her reactivity.I'll talk about the challenges, the mistakes I made, and the key takeaways that have helped me create a solid training plan. We'll cover controlled exposure, pattern games, engagement strategies, and how short, positive sessions can make a big difference.Plus, I'm excited to announce my upcoming 6-week online course focused on helping reactive dogs and their owners build confidence and calm through structured training plans. I'll be sharing my exact step-by-step approach, practical exercises, and what's been working with Tali. I will give you more details when it's ready to book, but in the meantime if you are interested in being informed send me an email and I will add you to the waiting list.If you're based in the UK, don't miss out on my face-to-face workshop – Collie Connected – on March 9th, where we'll explore hands-on reactivity training and give you tools to take home.https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/cool-and-connected-managing-big-feelings/Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/To follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
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Something about Anja: - Involved in dogs in some capacity for the last 10+ years - Started training other people's dogs in 2021; I now focus on helping people better understand and live more harmoniously with their “big feelings”, high energy dogs. - She doesn't really “specialise” in border collies but most of my clientele happen to be BC owners and that's the breed I have most experience with. Follow her on Instagram: @dognerd_uk, where Also you can check the blog on the website: www.dognerd.uk Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
This is the recording of the live video I have done on Facebook last week! You are still in time to grab a Black Friday discount on the 3 month membership, you will find the link under the live video on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bordercolliegeekcommunity Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Today's episode is about your dog behaviour and how to recognise if it's just a behaviour and training problem or if there is something else underlying and if a dog trainer is really the professional you need? Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
In this conversation, we discuss the critical role of arousal in dog training with Helen. We emphasise the importance of understanding both the dog's and handler's arousal levels to achieve optimal performance in dog sports. We talk about the complexities of canine behaviour, particularly focusing on the concept of over-arousal in dogs, especially working breeds like Border Collies. We explain how over-arousal can affect a dog's ability to perform tasks and how it is often linked to their genetic programming. We also highlight the importance of physical health, right exercise outlets and handler awareness to support dogs effectively. We stress the significance of understanding a dog's behaviour in the context of their physical and emotional well-being, advocating for a compassionate approach to training and handling. In this conversation, we also explore the complexities of dog ownership, focusing on the expectations that owners have versus the reality of training and living with dogs. We emphasise the importance of understanding the dog's behaviour, the handler's mindset, and the need for proper skills in dog training. We cover the differentiation between arousal and reactivity in dogs, the significance of mental stimulation and free movement, and the role of medication in managing dog behaviour. Throughout the conversation, we share insights on creating a positive and effective training environment for both dogs and their owners. Do you want to know ore about Hélène work? Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helenelawlercoaching Join my Puppy Training Diary Membership today: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/puppy-training-diary/ Tug e Nuff Toys! I'm excited to be able to offer you all my favourite toys into a bundle at a special price JUST FOR YOU, my podcast listeners! Follow this link to learn more and listen back to Episode 70 to learn more about how I use these toys in my everyday training with my dogs and my students https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
You can find more of Kat work follow these links https://www.facebook.com/K9BehaviourConsultancy https://www.facebook.com/k9detectionsolutions Takeaways from this episode: Choose a breed that fits your lifestyle and find a reputable breeder. Proper socialisation and training are crucial for both working and pet dogs. Enforced naps and rest time can help manage puppy energy levels. Exposing puppies to different environments and experiences is important for their development. Early socialization and exposure to different environments are crucial for a puppy's development. Managing a puppy's experiences can shape their behaviour and prevent future issues. Building a strong relationship with your dog is the foundation for successful training and a harmonious life together. Having realistic expectations and being adaptable are key when raising a puppy. Sound Bites "You should really appreciate and respect the breed you're getting." "Having a dog is a responsibility and it's taking a live being into your house." "Training is really important. That's where freedom comes from and having a healthy life with us." "Those first exposures are really important." "I manage a lot of what my puppies experience... to create the behaviours that I want my adult dogs to have." "If you meet the dog's needs, you're more likely to have less issues with them." Do you want to join my Facebook Puppy Diary Week?https://thatlldoacademy.com/puppy-training-facebook-challenge/ I'm excited to be able to offer you all my favourite toys into a bundle at a special price JUST FOR YOU, my podcast listeners! Follow this link to learn more and listen back to Episode 70 to learn more about how I use these toys in my everyday training with my dogs and my students https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls-clone Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Ever wondered if it's good to let your Border Collie stare at things? In this episode, I dive into the natural instincts of Border Collies and whether it's healthy to encourage or manage their staring behaviour. Here's what we cover: Should you allow your Border Collie to stare? Tips for pet dog owners and sport dog owners (even if you don't have a farm). Why it's important for working-bred dogs to express their natural abilities. The fine line between healthy instincts and obsessive behaviours. Real-life examples of when staring is okay and when it can cause problems. How to maintain control and balance your dog's behaviour in different situations (like during walks, playtime, or around livestock). Book your CPD day with me: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/collie-traits-petpro/ Learn more and listen back to Episode 70 to learn more about how I use these toys in my everyday training with my dogs and my students, buy my favourite toys with a discount following this link: https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls-clone Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
This overdue episode is about Kite, his water obsession, his focus and recall, his hyperactivity and how I improved our relationship! Would you like to sign up to the FREE Reactivity Webinar? https://www.subscribepage.com/reactivitywebinar?fbclid=IwY2xjawE63kBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZviUG_Z50PKjAWynoqFpeOw-Kt7urgzxIrbQ7vTPoHAw67QaNnA4-qdZw_aem_64nGSmLZUOFk9VjlOjuxOg I'm excited to be able to offer you all my favourite toys into a bundle at a special price JUST FOR YOU, my podcast listeners! Follow this link to learn more and listen back to Episode 70 to learn more about how I use these toys in my everyday training with my dogs and my students https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls-clone Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Here some links for you from the episode: Get your holiday Tug-E-Nuff toys: https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek Find the perfect accommodation for multiple dog households https://www.facebook.com/groups/236903123501722 Adder Packs https://www.adderpacks.com/ Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls-clone Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
I'm excited to be able to offer you all my favourite Tug-E-Nuff toys into a bundle at a special price JUST FOR YOU, my podcast listeners! Follow this link to learn more and listen back to Episode 70 to learn more about how I use these toys in my everyday training with my dogs and my students https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls-clone Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Play is one of the most important parts of my training programmes with my own dogs and my students dogs. Understanding how your dog likes to play, why is play important and how it is safe to play is also crucial to dog training and behaviour modification. For this reason I reached out to Tug e Nuff and asked them if we could work together! I'm excited to be able to offer you all my favourite toys into a bundle at a special price JUST FOR YOU, my podcast listeners! Follow this link to learn more: https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek If you want to join my webinar here is the ticket link: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/chase-no-more/ Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls-clone Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Laura is an IMDT dog trainer with 15 years of experience in teaching pet dogs and their owners. She has now chosen to specialise in supporting dogs on restricted exercise. There are numerous reasons why daily walks may not suit all dogs or why many dogs might require restricted exercise. These include reactive and nervous dogs, medical conditions, newly rescued dogs, and dogs that become overstimulated by the outside world. It's also crucial to be prepared for the possibility that your dog's daily walks might suddenly need to stop. Laura's new membership programme, Wags Without Walks, is officially launching on 1st July. You can get one month of free access by signing up here. You can also find Laura on social media or visit her website. Https://lauracartercanines.com https://wags-without-walks.mn.co/users/onboarding/choose_plan https://www.instagram.com/lauracartercanines https://www.facebook.com/lauracartercanines SING UP FOR THE NEW WEBINAR: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/chase-no-more/ Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
This episode was overdue, I hope it will be useful for many Border Collie owners out there that wants to hide at the idea of taking their dogs to the vets! Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ Join my Podcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/thebordercolliegeek To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Sophie Barton is a PhD student in the Hecht Lab of Harvard University. She is a founding member of the Canine Brains Project. Sophie is a neuroscientist and ethologist who is interested in dog evolution, neuroscience, and behavior. She is currently recruiting dogs from working breeds for her Working Dog Breeds Study. In this study, she is investigating what parts of the brain are involved in working dog behaviours, such as herding. Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ Join my Podcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/thebordercolliegeek To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
After a bit of a break due to too much going on, here I am again! I have a couple of news for you, first all my episode plus more videos will also be uploaded on my new Youtube Channel, please follow me! https://www.youtube.com/@MartinaTheBorderCollieGeek Here is the tutorial I have promised on how to teach your dog to drop something: https://youtu.be/DxzXq__-JJQ?si=cvtPrE3rrWJZ2B_X Second exciting news for you, I'm giving to my podcast listeners a 10% discount to join the Collie Club all through May! Use this link directly to join us today and start your training journey with my coaching! https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/collie-club/?coupon=PODCAST10OFF To get a ticket for my webinar that is this coming Friday at 5 pm UK time, follow this link: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/ingoring-livestock-webinar/ Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ Join my Podcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/thebordercolliegeek To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Kite is growing and we are getting to know him better! If you have any specific questions about Border Collie puppies and their training Join my Patreon and you can suggest a podcast episode or have your question answered in the Q&A episode! Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ Join my Podcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/thebordercolliegeek To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Jo at Pippin Pets Dog Training is the author of Adore Your Adolescent Dog book and a Certified Separation Anxiety Specialist. She's an ABTC accredited trainer and follows reward based, no fear training methods. Website is www.pippinpetsdogtraining.co.uk Email is jo@pippinpetsdogtraining.co.uk Instagram is www.instagram.com/pippinpets_separationanxiety To buy the book from amazon - https://amzn.eu/d/9cBIRb7 Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ Join my Podcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/thebordercolliegeek To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Week two of puppy life and I'm sleep deprived and very tired! Want to know more? Press Play! Get in touch: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Finally I can provide you with a puppy nipping episode, as I have a nippy puppy! I hope you find this useful! Sign up to my upcoming free training week: https://thatlldoacademy.com/foundations-for-freedom/ Collie Puppu Socilisating, the right way Webinar: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/puppy-socialisation/ Tug e Nuff discount link: https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/?ref=thatlldoacademy To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Some of the links I have mentioned in the podcast: Rubberised Long Lines Use the code THATLLDOACADEMY for Tug e Nuff Discount: https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/products/faux-fur-bungee-chaser-tug?variant=43543029285038 No discount but this is the food I use as treats: Platinum Dog Food and also this one Eden The link to join my FREE recall training: Foundation for Freedom Starts Now Join my Collie Club Today Get in Touch to book a Free Call! Book on a workshop
This episode is more about our move, how the dogs have adapted to their new life and what's coming up! As promised here are some links. To see what events are coming on live: https://thatlldoacademy.com/events/ To book a call with me to discuss training options: https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-calls To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To get in touch via website: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/
My last episode for 2023! Thank you for being with me another year! Now the links I promised: The Facebook Group for my in person events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6623385014405063 Understanding Reactivity in Border Collies Webinar: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/understanding-reactivity/ Collie Club : https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ Follow my farming journey on social media: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
Natalie has spent almost her entire career in livestock farming having caught the bug at 11 while watching River Cottage and promptly obtaining an allotment and chickens! She has run a commercial flock, been a contract shepherd and worked as a relief milker and calf rearer with experience of every type of system from conservation grazing and calf-at-foot to zero grazing and flocks into the thousands! Fascinated by the relationship between people and animals she studied Anthrozoology to Masters level at Exeter University and her dissertation 'Coping with Sheep' focussed on how sheep bring resilience to Britain and could play a larger part in helping us 'cope' with changing global conditions. She has published a few niche books including 'Man's Forgotten Friend: A History of the Ox' and 'The Eco Flock: Small Scale Shepherding for Uncertain Times'....and intends to do more! A keen woolcrafter in her spare time with a penchant for dairy she currently has a tiny flock of shetland X BFLs for home milk and fibre production.The Eco Flock - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eco-Flock-Small-Scale-Shepherding-Uncertain/dp/B0939XCKCW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23YSFGZJ42QEK&keywords=the+eco+flock&qid=1697449297&sprefix=the+eco+flock%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1Coping with Sheep - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coping-Sheep-Roses-Anthrozoology-Dissertation/dp/1676761691/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9J30K7GE6HFB&keywords=coping+with+sheep&qid=1697449345&sprefix=coping+with+sheep%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1Sheep origin/relationship genome study:https://bmcgenomdata.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12863-015-0216-x You can get in touch with Natalie on Linkedin or via email natstoppard@gmail.com To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
In this episode, we sit down with Laura, a dedicated dog owner, and her Border Collie, Alfie. Alfie's journey from a reactive, anxious adolescent to a confident and content companion is truly full of hope! At just 10 months old, Alfie began his journey as a student in the online membership program, The Collie Club. He is now 2.5 years old, and we will hear how he went from being reactive and fearfully of cars, other dogs, and anything that moved, to an off-lead, happy Border Collie who relishes his daily walks and even confidently walks on the road without reacting to passing cars. In this episode, Laura shares the pivotal role that two key components played in Alfie's journey: the Control Unleashed program and The Collie Club. She highlights the effectiveness of the Control Unleashed program in helping her understand and address Alfie's reactivity, providing valuable tools and techniques to manage his anxiety. Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Alfie's transformation and how the combination of Laura's dedication, the Control Unleashed program, and The Collie Club's supportive community made it all possible. It's a testament to the power of commitment, education and community in improving the lives of both dogs and their owners. To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
This is the first episode of a new series I'm going to run on the same platform, to keep you up to date with our farming journey! I hope you enjoy it and leave me a comment or send me a message if you have any questions! You can also keep following our journey in images and videos on my social media platforms! To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Inspired by a video I made on Instagram and Tiktok and after a follower suggested it... here it a full podcast episode about Traits that are Border Collie breed related traits and which ones are not! To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
What is prey drive? How does it effect our domestic dogs and their life as pets? Should we repress prey drive or embracing with it? Tracey will answer all these questions and more in this episode! Do you want to learn more about Tracey? https://bestdoglearningandstuff.co.uk/about/ Sing Up to my FREE webinar, "The Collie Eye? https://thatlldoacademy.com/the-collie-eye/ Follow me on Social Media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Inspired by a student that wanted to understand the different between markers and cues, here is my explanation! What is a marker? How many markers there are? Is my method the only one? (NO!) Can some cues also be markers? Listen to find out! Sing Up to my FREE webinar, "The Collie Eye? https://thatlldoacademy.com/the-collie-eye/ Follow me on Social Media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
What is adolescence? What happens in the brain? What are the behaviours that might change? Are behaviours that we see in adolescence staying? How do we work through it? How long does it last? How can sleep and diet, exercise and enrichment help during adolescence? How neutering influence adolescence? Rachel Rodgers is a border collie specialist behaviourist and trainer, and a border collie lover who has lived with and worked alongside collies for over 35 years in a range of disciplines from obedience, agility, flyball, scent work and sheepdog training. She frequently works with collies exhibiting behaviour problems such aggression, sound sensitivity, fears and phobias, hyperactivity, chasing behaviours, repetitive behaviours, separation related problems or any other severe behaviour problems. For more information, please visit: https://collieconsultant.co.uk/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek
This episode is just me talking about my week in Scotland and the Border Collies I met on the farm!
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Join Jane and me in our chat about high driven working dogs! Jane is a working cocker owner, trainer and breeder and is well known world wide for her knowledge about high driven dogs. Jane wrote a book that I really suggest your to read: "Mission Control". Jane run the Wagga Wuffins Canine College where she trains other dogs trainers as well her classes and One to One. To know more about Jane, her work and her book: https://www.waggawuffins.com/shop/mission-control/ Now the for the link I mentioned on the introduction of the episode: Book a discounted online consultation with me https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/consultation/ Get the ticker for the webinar https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/webinars-2023-series/ Book on the Training your Dog Around Livestock day https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/training-your-dog-around-livestock/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Part 1! If you want to know more about the Look At That game I mention in the episode here is the link for the webinar! https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/lat-webinar/ To get in touch and book a free consultation: https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
To learn more about Kay: https://www.learningaboutdogs.com/about/ To listen to her podcast: https://kaylaurence.buzzsprout.com/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
My first replay episode! If you haven't listen to it yet or don't remember much about it and maybe in the meantime you got a puppy... here it is again! I'm running a webinar on the topic, so hope to see some of you live with some questions! I love this topic and I love to see my dogs happy and confident. Here is the link to sign up: https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/webinars-2023-series/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
What about an older dog? Can we still talk about socialisation? Let me talk you through it! To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
What is socialisation and what is the best way to socialise puppies or even more specifically Border Collies? I chatted with Lindsay from Landing On Your Paws that specialises in puppies and young dogs. To know more about Lindsay here is her website: https://landingonyourpaws.co.uk/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
“My Border Collie is always bringing me the toy and if I don't play he barks at me” “When we sit down in the evening to relax and watch tv my Border Collie doesn't settle down and keeps running up and down” “When we have visitors we have to put our Border Collie in another room as they won't leave the guest alone” “ I wish I could leave the door of the garden open but my Border Collie doesn't know how to relax and want to chase birds and planes all the time” “ I would like to take my Border Collie with me to the pub garden with me in summer but as soon as I sit down my Border Collie start whining and pulling on the lead and I have to give up and go home” “ I can't stop talking to people on the street as my Border Collie doesn't like to stand still and it keeps barking and whining to carry on the wall”… I could do on an on and on… Who else has a Border Collie or any dog that cannot relax and has to be always on the go? Would you like to learn how to teach to offer CALM?!If that sounds like your dog, don't miss out on the webinar on Thursday! https://thatlldoacademy.com/event/offer-calm-instead-of-crazy/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
To learn more about Nicola and how to reach out for training with her and her team check her website and Facebook Page https://wildpawsagility.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/wildpawsagilityltd To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Future Webinars: https://thatlldoacademy.com/events/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
This episode is to share with all of you a HUGE change that is happening in my life in the next few months! I couldn't keep it in anymore, so I had to tell you all! Scroll down for my webinar: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/self-study/webinars To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
What is dog training? It's not just fixing problems or it shouldn't be anyway! Although that seems to be what I do all the time with my students. This episode is for all of you that want to learn how to avoid bad habits to become bad behaviours and instead building good habits or if the bad habits area already there, how to train good habits instead and change behaviours without frustration and suppression of the behaviours you don't like. To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
To join my next 5 days free training challenge click here: https://thatlldoacademy.com/focus-is-fun/ To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Thank you for all your questions! If you want to ask me some questions so I can record an episode and answer you, join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bordercolliegeekcommunity To follow me on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_trainer/ To learn more about the Collie Club: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Hélène is a dog sport performance coach who helps handlers develop the confidence and competence they need to reach their performance goals. Hélène specialises in Optimal Arousal, Success with Sensitive Dogs, and mindset coaching. Founder of, and head coach at Dog Sport Scholars and an instructor at the Fenzi Dog Sport Academy, Hélène has been raising and training working Border Collies for sport, work, and companionship for over 30 years. Her primary focus is on herding and agility, but she has also explored obedience, Rally-O, scent work, search and rescue, and bite sports. You can find Hélène at helenelawler.com, or follow her on the socials at: FB: www.facebook.com/helenelawlercoaching IG: @helene.lawler TT: @helene.lawle To learn more about the Collie Club and join us: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
Going to sheepdog training and agility is not an option for a lot of us and doing multiple sessions of ball throwing is not ideal both body and mental well-being of our dogs. What other activities and games can tire your Border Collie out even when you don't have time to walk them 5 hours per day? Mental stimulation and using their brain is what you need! Join me to discuss all the activities that can help your dog getting tired but also which activities you can easily do at home without having to spend a lot of money or going to training facilities! There is a webinar coming for you: Activities for Busy Brains I also have a series of webinars, 4 in total! Check them all in my Event section on the website! To learn more about the Collie Club and Sign up follow this link: https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/
This episode is not going to give you a solution, but an idea of what plan you will have to put in place to work towards your dog not being reactive to traffic or other moving things! If you need my help to guide you through this plan, you can find my Collie Club here: Collie Club - The Online Academy
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If you are going to get a new puppy and want to know how to be introduce them to each other, this is the episode for you! For any help with training your Border Collie, join the Collie Club! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/ or get in touch via contact form or booking a call! https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/ Join my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thebordercolliegeek
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