Episode 79: Neutrality vs social skills, with Anja Andjelic from the DogNerd

December 17, 2024

In this podcast episode, Anja and I dive into various aspects of dog training, focusing on the balance between building neutrality and fostering social skills to raise well-adjusted dogs. We share personal experiences with our own dogs, reflecting on how their unique personalities shaped our approaches to teaching disengagement, neutrality, or sociability.

I also touch on dog behaviour, the importance of building confidence in reactive dogs, and practical training methods that emphasise disengagement rather than forcing interactions. Throughout the episode, we aim to provide insights for dog trainers and owners who are navigating the complexities of canine behaviour, sociability, and individual dog needs.

Are you ready to learn from a Geek and a Nerd? 🙂

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Martina Miradoli Border Coolie Expert Dog trainer

Hello, my name is Martina Miradoli and I specialise in training Border Collies.

I’ve owned Border Collies for many years and have trained them, along with other herding breeds in every sport and activity available.

This has allowed me to gain invaluable experience and an understanding of these unique dogs and the behavioural challenges that we may have to face as owners. 

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