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...
Dog training is not just about teaching commands—it's about building a harmonious relationship between you and your dog while addressing their individual needs. Three critical concepts that border collie owners find themselves struggling with are neutrality,...
It never ceases to amaze me how many hours Border Collie owners spend walking their dogs, only to find that it doesn’t seem to tire them out. I often get asked for recommendations on fun games or puzzles to satisfy their Border Collie’s needs. But the truth is, while...
What are my 5 favourite skills to teach my dogs? 🐾I'll list them here but I into details in the episode so it's worth a listen: 1. Recall 2. Focus 3. Lie Down 4. Confidence 5. Sociability Here are some links as I promised in the episode! My workshops for 2025 My...
In this conversation, we discuss the critical role of arousal in dog training with Helen. We emphasise the importance of understanding both the dog’s and handler’s arousal levels to achieve optimal performance in dog sports. We talk about the complexities of canine...
Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting, life-changing experience, but it also comes with responsibilities that extend beyond cuddles and playtime. Here are some key points to ensure a smooth transition from puppyhood to adulthood. 1. Choose the Right Breed...
If you have asked any questions on my Facebook Group on the post asking if you had any question for the podcast you will find your answer in these two episode!
Going to sheepdog training and agility is not an option for a lot of us and doing multiple sessions of ball throwing is not ideal both body and mental well-being of our dogs. What other activities and games can tire your Border Collie out even when you don’t have time...
Rebecca is a dog trainer, dog breeder and coach for other dog breeders.She runs an accredited course for breeders or people that want to be breeders on how to do it right, from the beginning to the end!This episode will hopefully help some of you making the right...
I get this question asked many times, from my Online Academy students and also from in my free Community Group of Facebook!There is no one answer to this so I thought about doing a podcast to explain why and to try to analyse all different scenario and talk what are...
Recall training is my favourite topic! I love training recall and It's the truly most important behaviour I teach my dogs!Do you want to know what is a perfect recall to me and how I train it?Listen to Episode 15!
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...