In person and online specialist dog training & behaviour for your Border Collie!

Border Collies are smart, active and hardworking dogs. They’ve been bred for generations to do a very skilled job, based on response to movement, focus and true instinct. They need more than just walks and basic training to stay happy and out of trouble.

If you’ve got a Border Collie or are thinking about getting one, it’s important to know how their mind works. Without the right kind of mental and physical stimulation, they can easily become anxious, overexcited and develop reactivity or sensitivities that makes leaving with them hard work.

That’s where I come in.

I live and work with Border Collies every day not just as my pets and beloved family members, but on my farm and in dog sports too. I know what they were bred for and I use that knowledge to help you train and understand your dog in a way that actually works.

My programme uses kind, modern training methods that focus on building trust and a strong relationship. You’ll learn how to teach your Collie the skills they need, while growing your own confidence as an owner. I’ll guide you step by step so you can bring out the best in your dog, without stress or conflict.

 
 
 
 
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 Neil Farquhar 
 
 
 
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Martina at That’ll Do Academy is a Border Collie specialist and absolutely outstanding.

She’s highly knowledgeable, offers fantastic 1‑to‑1 sessions (online also available), and provides clear session notes plus WhatsApp follow-up for any questions.

Over the three months we’ve been students, Martina has made a huge difference for our dog, Ren, transitioning from puppy to adult. Beyond general obedience, she shares many practical tips and picks up on small issues before they become problems.

Highly recommend Martina and That’ll Do Academy. Thanks Martina!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Suzette Davenport 
 
 
 
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Martina has been excellent & has a deep understanding of BCs. We rescued a 2 year old Border Collie via rescues in Ireland & Staffs. No history, but evidently scared of strangers / other dogs/  severe separation anxiety and car-travel! Over the last four months we have made progress (via the online sessions, reviewing behaviours together) on all of these things guided by Martina using her training techniques, drills & tips. We so feel much more confident in helping Betsy adjust & will continue to work with Martina on Betsy’s last big hurdle: fear of other dogs.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 David Edmondson 
 
 
 
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So glad we chose Martina to help train our pup. He's 14 weeks old now and we've had 3 one to one sessions. Martina has a wealth of knowledge and we couldn't have done without her. The first One to One Zoom session she had him asleep in his crate within 10 minutes which we've been struggling with since we got him. His first One to One session was amazing too to see how she reacted with him and knew instinctively how to work with his flaws. The Collie Club videos are very informative too. We can't thank her enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Phil Hornby 
 
 
 
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Excellent advice, very friendly and helpful. Martina is very knowledgeable about border collies and their specific needs when it comes to training them.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Julie McNamara 
 
 
 
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I have been working with Martina with my hard wired Border Collie for several months now and the change in both myself and my dog has been unbelievable. Small steps, patience and persistence certainly does pay off. Martina is a brilliant trainer, she's certainly been patient with not only my dog but me too. I had tried other trainers previously but never seemed to be progressing but now my dog is amazing me on a daily basis and we're moving forward step by step. It's paying off! Thanks Martina, you're brilliant and I can't thank you enough.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 julia pierzchalska 
 
 
 
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Originally I contacted Martina regarding training for our rescue, anxious and reactive dog to help us to manage her reactivity around sheep. We have learned so much more! The best thing in having one to one training session with Martina every two weeks is direct and personalised plan.
She always has got an advice how to overcome setbacks, and how to adjust training plan according to specific situation. Thanks to Martina I do feel motivated to train with my two dogs for few minutes nearly everyday and can see a big difference in their behaviour.
I highly recommend That Will Do Academy for any dog owner who is looking for an experienced dog trainer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Janet Cahill 
 
 
 
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Highly recommended, I am having 1-2-1 sessions and also using the training platform. I am seeing some very good results with less anxiety and reactivity from my dog and I am so much more able to recognise what is happening when it does, and now know which tools I can use to help her (my dog). Thank you Martina
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rachel Mallichan 
 
 
 
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I had several online one-to-one sessions with Martina last year after an initial in person session. These were for me and my adolescent boy that I'd recently taken on after he was found straying in my local area. Martina has a huge amount of knowledge and I have learnt an amazing amount. I also signed up to The Collie Club so that I could continue my learning as I was new to border collies as a breed. There are a vast amount of videos on here and it's great to be able to watch and digest them in your own time. Would highly recommend Martina and The Collie Club for anyone with a herding breed.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

Join the Collie Club

The Collie Club is my online membership for Border Collie owners who want real support, practical training, and expert advice tailored to this unique breed.

Inside the Club, you’ll get:

• Step-by-step training videos you can watch anytime
• Live workshops and themed masterclasses
• Monthly Q&A sessions and video analysis
• Guest trainers bringing extra insight and experience
• A supportive private group where you’re never on your own

Whether you’re working through challenges or just want to understand your Collie better, the Collie Club gives you the tools—and the community—to make real progress.

👉 Click here to learn more and join today