by Martina_bcoLLie | Mar 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
IMG 1990 This morning, while listening to a podcast, a simple yet powerful phrase really resonated with me: “Training shouldn’t be delayed if the dog is capable of doing it.” It’s such a straightforward idea, but it holds so much truth. Far too often, I see border...
by Martina_bcoLLie | Mar 10, 2025 | Border Collie Puppy, Border Collie Puppy Training, Border Collie Training, Border Collies, Dog training, reactive dog, reactivity
Living in an urban environment with a Border Collie can be a challenge. These incredibly intelligent, energetic dogs were bred for working with livestock, and without the proper outlets for their physical and mental energy, they can develop frustrating behaviours. But...
by Martina_bcoLLie | Feb 21, 2025 | Podcast
How I’m Helping Tali Navigate Big Emotions Working with reactive dogs has always been a part of my dog training journey, but there’s something unique about going through it with your own pup. Today, I’m sharing my experience with Tali, my young Border Collie, and how...
by Martina_bcoLLie | Feb 20, 2025 | Border Collie Puppy Training, Border Collie Puppy, Border Collie Training, Border Collies, Dog training
In the world of dog training, there’s a growing trend that’s hard to ignore — the idea that simply providing your dog with appropriate outlets, enrichment, and choice is enough to create a well-behaved, balanced dog. Social media is full of advice pushing this...
by Martina_bcoLLie | Feb 3, 2025 | Border Collie Puppy, Border Collie Puppy Training, Border Collie Training, Border Collies, Dog training, Dog treats, recall training
Summer border collie workshops Many dog owners worry that their dogs are just “doing it for the treat” rather than truly learning a behaviour. But let’s unpack this fear—because, in reality, this concern is based on a misunderstanding of how learning...
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