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Are Border Collie sociable with strangers?
by Martina_bcoLLie | Jan 23, 2023
Being sociable and well-behaved with other dogs is not a must have of a pet dog. Dogs shouldn’t have to meet every dog that happens to go past, they shouldn’t have to deal with rude behaviours, they shouldn’t have to be forced to interaction on lead or in a small...
Border Collies and car chasing: herding instinct or fear?
by Martina_bcoLLie | Jan 23, 2023
Fear or herding instinct? One of the many mistakes that I come across when others (non specialist trainers) asses a Border Collie for chasing cars or things that move is to base this behaviour on a fear response. Fear usually comes with two big behaviours caused by...
My Border Collie is chasing sheep!
by Martina_bcoLLie | Apr 9, 2022
Border Collie chasing sheep You don’t want to find yourself in that situation, believe me. Remember that a dog chasing, injuring and worrying livestock is an offence and the farmer is allowed to shoot your dog!Too many sheep are killed or loose their lambs every...
7 Top Tips to know before getting your first Border Collie
by Martina_bcoLLie | Apr 4, 2022
What are the 7 top tips you should know before getting a Border Collie?1. Border Collies are working dogs, they have stamina and plenty of energies. They need a lot of mental and physical stimulation, so prepare to use all your spare time to keep them happy 2. They...
Is herding the right hobby for your pet Border Collie?
by Martina_bcoLLie | Mar 22, 2022
Herding as a hobby for pet Border Collies? Yes or No? The answer is a tricky one, but I'm inclined to say NO. I know for a fact that herding is not for everyone. First, not every collie will herd sheep, unless you expose them to the situation. It doesn't matter if...
Training mistakes with your Border Collie
by Martina Miradoli | Jul 30, 2021
Everyone makes mistakes when training with you Border Collie! I thought to write you some insight about a lesson I had yesterday with one of my Border Collie students. I know that a lot of you in here struggle with your Border Collie chasing problems and to find the...
Puppy Farms and Unknown sellers
by Martina | May 24, 2021
I hate the slogan “ don’t shop, adopt” like buying a puppy it’s criminal. It’s not.... if you pick the right puppy and the right ethical breeder. Buying a puppy on an advert, not seeing parents, not having health tests, collecting the puppy away from the siblings, in...
Why using treats in training Border Collies?
by Martina | May 24, 2021
I know that there are a lot of trainers out there that don't want to use treats and say " I don't believe in it" like it has anything to do with faith and nothing to do with science. They think that using treats will make your dog wanting treats and not learning to do...
Are you the owner of a reactive fearful dog?
by Martina | May 24, 2021
Today I had a shocking episode on the big field where everyone walks their dogs. I was walking on the edge of the field with my three avoiding the big groups of dog walkers as one of my dog is on lead rest after check at the Physio and I wanted to give the other two a...