Dog training

Why Border Collies pull on the lead?

Why Border Collies pull on the lead?

The most 3 requested subjects in helping with training I get is to solve recall, reactivity and pulling on the lead! Pulling on the lead is the one I find most difficult to teach and there are many controversial about what to use and what not to use! Let’s start with...

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Why there is no Quick Fix for Border Collies?

Why there is no Quick Fix for Border Collies?

After reading on the social media about magic trainers that assure you will have ALL your problems solved in one session and with just one cue and you will make your dog do whatever you want, I needed to explain to you why, it is simply not possible. If you want your...

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What are Border Collies bred for?

What are Border Collies bred for?

Border Collies are dogs and dogs have similar DNA and they are all part of the same specie. ​It's a fact. But each breed has breed specific behaviours that comes from the gene pool that has been selected by humans during the centuries. A working breed especially is...

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Lambing and breed original use

Lambing and breed original use

One of the great things about my moving to the midlands and my self employed new life is being able to choose what to do and do only what I like, if I can! I was asked if I had time to help in a farm during lambing and I didn't even have to think about it, YES! I love...

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Reactivity, your dog is not being naughty!

Reactivity, your dog is not being naughty!

What is reactivity and why I would dogs react to triggers? The main reason for the activity in dogs is fear. The second reason of reactivity is caused by excitement or frustration. Sometimes it can be a mixture of the three. As much as it is important to understand...

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