The Best Ways to Entertain Your Border Collie at Home
In this episode, Martina Miradoli discusses the importance of mental stimulation for Border Collies, focusing on effective ways to entertain them at home. She emphasizes the need for engaging activities that keep dogs occupied while their owners attend to other tasks. The conversation covers various options for chewing and licking, the role of puzzles, and the significance of training as a form of mental stimulation. Martina also shares insights on home training and activities that can be done in small spaces, concluding with a call to action for dog owners to invest time in teaching their dogs important skills.Book an assessment 1-1 with me, online or face to face https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/dog-training-assessment/Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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Focus Isn’t Magic — Teaching Your Dog to Pay Attention
Does your dog struggle to focus on you, constantly distracted by the world around them? In this episode, I dive into the truth about dog focus and engagement — and why it’s not as simple as teaching eye contact or a sit-stay.You’ll learn:Why focus is a decision your dog makes, not just a behaviourHow engagement keeps your dog paying attention even with distractionsThe real role of motivation and food in building focusWhen and how to introduce real-world distractions without frustrationIf you’ve ever felt like your dog chooses the world over you, this episode will give you practical insight and strategies to start turning that around — one choice at a time.🎧 Plus, I’ll share details about my Free Training Week: Transform Your Dog’s Focus in Just One Week, running 20th–24th October, where you can learn step-by-step how to make focus a choice your dog wants to make.Join us:https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/focusfreeweekBook an assessment 1-1 with me, online or face to facehttps://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/dog-training-assessment/Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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Struggling with recall around wildlife, joggers, or bikes?
In this episode of Border Collie Geek, Martina explores the realities of recall training when prey drive enters the picture. While many owners succeed with recalls in calm environments, things often fall apart the moment a dog spots a rabbit, jogger, or even a blowing leaf. Martina explains why this happens, how the prey sequence (staring, stalking, chasing) impacts Border Collies in particular, and what you can do to bridge the gap between your training and your dog’s instincts.To listen lore about recall go to episode 15:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WxypisiLCkz8j3xFSoHfm?si=JItgaIh-QIa2fHX-OCim-QUse £20 off for the first month of the Collie Club until the 30th of September 2025https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-club?coupon=20offpodcastBook a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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Raising Tali: Lessons from Her First Year
Tali is officially one! In this special episode, I reflect on our first year together, from early bonding to breakthroughs in training, sensitivity challenges, sheepdog beginnings, and everything in between.This isn’t just a personal story, it’s a deep dive into the three pillars I believe are essential in a young Border Collie’s first year:Relationship – how connection lays the foundation for all future trainingConfidence – why building emotional resilience matters more than flashy obedienceFoundation Training – what that really means (hint: it's not about precision or perfection)I also talk about the realities of raising a sensitive dog who didn’t take treats, didn’t like luring, and shut down under pressure and how I adjusted my approach to meet her where she was.Whether you’re raising a Border Collie puppy now, reflecting on your first year, or preparing for one in the future, I hope this episode offers perspective, reassurance, and practical ideas.Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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Should You Teach Your Border Collie Puppy To Stay?
In this episode, I dig into a training cue that's taught in nearly every puppy class, but often at the wrong time. We’re talking about “stay”and why I don’t teach it to young puppies.Instead of pushing for stillness, I believe in building motivation, engagement, and joy in training first. I share my personal experiences with my own Border Collies and explain how I teach duration and impulse control in real-life, age-appropriate ways.If you’ve got a young, high-energy dog and you’re struggling with training that feels too rigid or advanced, this episode is for you.Want to learn how to teach Impulse Control Games? Join the workshop, for only £15 plus the recording of it, and it's online!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/live-webinar/impulse-control-workshop/registerBook a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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