by Martina_bcoLLie | Jun 17, 2026 | Podcast
First , what is a pack, scientifically speaking? A pack is not just any group of animals living together. Scientifically, it has very specific characteristics: A stable, cohesive social unit ,usually of carnivores , where individuals associate persistently over time...
by Martina_bcoLLie | Mar 6, 2026 | Border Collies, Border Collie Puppy, Border Collie Training, car chasing, Dog training, reactivity
Car chasing is one of the most common behavioural concerns owners experience with Border Collies. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume that when a Border Collie chases cars it must be because the dog lacks an outlet for its herding instincts....
by Martina_bcoLLie | Mar 4, 2026 | Podcast
What Does a Border Collie Really Need to Thrive? Recently I made a Facebook post about why so many young Border Collies end up in rescue. The post went a bit viral and it sparked a lot of conversations. There are many reasons why that happens, but I want to look at it...
by Martina_bcoLLie | Jan 8, 2026 | Border Collies, Border Collie Puppy, Border Collie Puppy Training, Border Collie Training, car chasing, Puppy
IMG 03191 One of the most important things to understand when raising a Border Collie puppy is recognising the moment their brain starts connecting movement in the environment with the instinct to control it. This does not suddenly appear as full-blown chasing, car...
by Martina_bcoLLie | Nov 19, 2025 | Border Collie Puppy, Border Collie Puppy Training, Border Collie Training, Border Collies, Podcast
Water obsession is something many Border Collie owners quietly struggle with — the frantic digging, the biting at moving water, the inability to disengage, and in some cases the risk of water intoxication. In this blog, I want to take you behind the scenes of my own...
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