In person and online specialist dog training & behaviour for your Border Collie!
Border Collies are smart, active and hardworking dogs. They’ve been bred for generations to do a very skilled job, based on response to movement, focus and true instinct. They need more than just walks and basic training to stay happy and out of trouble.
If you’ve got a Border Collie or are thinking about getting one, it’s important to know how their mind works. Without the right kind of mental and physical stimulation, they can easily become anxious, overexcited and develop reactivity or sensitivities that makes leaving with them hard work.
That’s where I come in.
I live and work with Border Collies every day not just as my pets and beloved family members, but on my farm and in dog sports too. I know what they were bred for and I use that knowledge to help you train and understand your dog in a way that actually works.
My programme uses kind, modern training methods that focus on building trust and a strong relationship. You’ll learn how to teach your Collie the skills they need, while growing your own confidence as an owner. I’ll guide you step by step so you can bring out the best in your dog, without stress or conflict.
Why work with Martina?

Deep understanding of the Border Collie mind and breed-specific behaviour








Join the Collie Club
The Collie Club is my online membership for Border Collie owners who want real support, practical training, and expert advice tailored to this unique breed.
Inside the Club, you’ll get:
- Step-by-step training videos you can watch anytime
- Live workshops and themed masterclasses
- Monthly Q&A sessions and video analysis
- Guest trainers bringing extra insight and experience
- A supportive private group where you’re never on your own
Whether you’re working through challenges or just want to understand your Collie better, the Collie Club gives you the tools—and the community—to make real progress.
“I found Martina and That’ll Do Academy through her podcast Border Collie Geek; I live in the US, but the Collie Club has helped me infinitely with my reactive-to-wildlife border collie Flora.
I am learning so much through her instruction, other members’ experience, and also through watching the wealth of online training modules and webinars.
I couldn’t have done this without That’ll Do Academy! It helps infinitely to understand your puppy through the perspective of their breed, and to learn management that integrates well into your daily life.”
Training support for you and your border collie

Dog Training
Being a specialist Border Collie Trainer I understand their brains and how they think, making me successful in preventing problems before they even occur.

Puppy Training
Everything Border Collie puppy from toilet training, chewing, recall, nipping, socialisation, hyper energy, crate training and more. Helping to prevent problems before they begin!

Obedience
Having trouble with recall, lead walking chewing furniture or over-excitement? Take action now to fix these common Border Collie issues and be embarrassed no more!
Happy Clients

“Our Border Collie Javier had strong reactivity to cars, bikes and joggers so we signed up for Martina’s 12 week boot camp.
It was absolutely brilliant. Her advice on the basics with Border Collies was a real eye-opener.
She taught us different games and tricks to keep Javi focused on us and was so knowledgeable on how a Border Collie thinks.
Javi is a million times better now although we are still working on training with him as this is an ongoing program.
However, Martina has equipped us for the future and we couldn’t be happier.”
– Jo Gunning







Training Border Collies and their Owners in
Lancaster, Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Morecambe, Burnley, Garstang, Kendal, Manchester
We are located in the Over Wyresdale, Lancashire area and our postcode is LA2
Recent articles from the Border Collie blog
Teaching a Border Collie to Settle in the House
Need Help Teaching Your Border Collie to Settle? “How do I get my Border Collie to settle indoors?”It’s one of the questions I get asked the most and the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some dogs settle naturally. Others need help. And with breeds like...
Focus and Motivation
IMG 7575 FOCUS, DRIVE AND MOTIVATION If there’s one thing life with Border Collies has taught me both in the city and on the farm it’s this: they are born with focus and drive, but it’s not always on us. Their attention is naturally wired to the environment, movement,...
Real-Life Rewards: How I Teach Impulse Control Without Treats or Toys
When we think about reinforcement in dog training, we usually picture treats, toys, or praise. But did you know that reinforcement isn’t limited to what we hand over? In fact, one of the most powerful tools in your training toolbox is something you might already be...

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