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Congratulations Martina! I celebrate the day I started to listen to your podcast.
It opened my mind and my relationship and communication with my dogs got better…
This evening I was listening again to some of the episodes while I was working: the one about teaching distance lie down, the one with Megan Wallace and the one about raising awareness.
So inspiring. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🤗🙌
Episode 10: Chatting with Megan Wallace about difficult Border Collies, Breeding criteria, Genetic and Nosework
Megan started getting interested in dog training at the young age of 11, after being obsessed with dogs her whole life. At 12 years old, Megan's parents have her the opportunity to pick out her own dog to pursue her newfound interest in dog shows, and she decided on a...
Episode 9: all about using food for training even with dogs that won’t take food when out and about
You are not the only one, many many time I have new students coming to me with a dog that won't take food on walks. I also have some students that ask me why using food? Is the dog not learning just because there is food around?In this episode I explain why I use...
Episode 8: Border Collies in the Urban Environment with Ellen Greenwood-Sole from the Urban Herder
Ellen is an herding breeds specialist trainer from West Yorkshire in the UK and she like me, specialises in Border Collie and more in general in herding breeds. Helen has developed a method that is aimed to help herding breeds that struggle with prey drive also...
to Ball or Not to Ball? Let’s talk why playing ball is bad for your Border Collie!
In this episode I will make things a bit clearer for everyone as It happens many times on social media that I say: First, don't play ball with your dog!Some students or followers take my word for gold and throw all the balls away and some thinks I'm crazy!I thought an...
Episode 6: Predation Substitute Training with Simone Müller
Simone Müller is author of two books, " Hunting Together" and "Rocker Recall" and is teaching to dog owners Predation Substitute Training an amazing protocol to help dogs offering alternative behaviour then chasing wildlife or livestock, using only positive...
Episode 5: Is Border Collie the right breed for you? Pros and Cons about owning a BC!
Are you the right person to become a Border Collie owner?If you have a friend or a colleague or a student that is considering getting a Border Collie, send them the link to this podcast!Are you a Border Collie owner that struggles with some of the cons that owning a...
Episode 4: Hoopers with Carrie-Ann Selwyn, chatting about why hoopers is good for every dog but especially for herding breeds
Carrie-Ann Selwyn, founder of Canine Hoopers World grow up with collies and as well as shepherds and other breeds, is going to chat with me about how good hoopers are, especially for our herding breeds! Hooper is for everyone, age, size, ability, breed and also...
Episode 3: Dogs and Livestock, how can we train for a better control, using positive reinforcement?
Dogs chasing livestock is unfortunately something that gets lots of owners and dogs in trouble in many parts of the world.In the UK disturbance of livestock on agriculture land in an offence and farmers are allowed to shot your dog if they can't be controlled.Many...
Episode 2: A chat with Lucy d’Auvergne about complicated Border Collies and Therapeutic Scentwork
My first guest! I'm excited to bring you the knowledge and kindness of my friend Lucy to your ears!In this episode we talk about Border Collies, our passion, starting from Lucy immense experience with her own rescue Border Collies and how her Therapeutic Scentwork is...