The Border Collie Geek Podcast

• Episode 81: Tackling Reactivity – Tali's Training Journey

  :In this episode, I’m diving deep into my personal journey working through reactivity with my young Border Collie, Tali. From her early signs of discomfort around other dogs to a pivotal (and humbling) moment during a rushed introduction, I share the ups and downs of managing and improving her reactivity.I’ll talk about the challenges, the mistakes I made, and the key takeaways that have helped me create a solid training plan. We’ll cover controlled exposure, pattern games, engagement strategies, and how short, positive sessions can make a big difference.Plus, I’m excited to announce my upcoming 6-week online course focused on helping reactive dogs and their owners build confidence and calm through structured training plans. I’ll be sharing my exact step-by-step approach, practical exercises, and what’s been working with Tali. I will give you more details when it's ready to book, but in the meantime if you are interested in being informed send me an email and I will add you to the waiting list.If you’re based in the UK, don’t miss out on my face-to-face workshop – Collie Connected – on March 9th, where we’ll explore hands-on reactivity training and give you tools to take home.https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/cool-and-connected-managing-big-feelings/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/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/⁠⁠To follow me on social media:Facebook : ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/⁠⁠Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek⁠

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• Episode 80: The 5 most important skill I teach my Border Collies

  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 Recall Online Course 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-calls Get in touch: ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/⁠⁠ To follow me on social media: Facebook : ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/⁠⁠ Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek⁠

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

  Something about Anja: - Involved in dogs in some capacity for the last 10+ years - Started training other people’s dogs in 2021; I now focus on helping people better understand and live more harmoniously with their “big feelings”, high energy dogs. - She doesn't really “specialise” in border collies but most of my clientele happen to be BC owners and that’s the breed I have most experience with. Follow her on Instagram: @dognerd_uk, where Also you can check the blog on the website: www.dognerd.uk 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-calls Get in touch: ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/⁠⁠ To follow me on social media: Facebook : ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/⁠⁠ Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek⁠

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• Episode 78: Barking, chasing, recall... all your questions in this Q&A episode!

  This is the recording of the live video I have done on Facebook last week! You are still in time to grab a Black Friday discount on the 3 month membership, you will find the link under the live video on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bordercolliegeekcommunity 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-calls Get in touch: ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/⁠⁠ To follow me on social media: Facebook : ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/⁠⁠ Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek⁠

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• Episode 77: Is it just a behaviour or there is something else behind it?

  Today's episode is about your dog behaviour and how to recognise if it's just a behaviour and training problem or if there is something else underlying and if a dog trainer is really the professional you need? 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-calls Get in touch: ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/⁠⁠ To follow me on social media: Facebook : ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/⁠⁠ Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bordercollie_geek/ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebordercolliegeek⁠

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