The Border Collie Geek Podcast30 Okt 2023

Episode 58: Alfie Unleashed: A Border Collie's Transformation Story

In this episode, we sit down with Laura, a dedicated dog owner, and her Border Collie, Alfie. Alfie's journey from a reactive, anxious adolescent to a confident and content companion is truly full of hope!

At just 10 months old, Alfie began his journey as a student in the online membership program, The Collie Club. He is now 2.5 years old, and we will hear how he went from being reactive and fearfully of cars, other dogs, and anything that moved, to an off-lead, happy Border Collie who relishes his daily walks and even confidently walks on the road without reacting to passing cars.

In this episode, Laura shares the pivotal role that two key components played in Alfie's journey: the Control Unleashed program and The Collie Club. She highlights the effectiveness of the Control Unleashed program in helping her understand and address Alfie's reactivity, providing valuable tools and techniques to manage his anxiety.

Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Alfie's transformation and how the combination of Laura's dedication, the Control Unleashed program, and The Collie Club's supportive community made it all possible. It's a testament to the power of commitment, education and community in improving the lives of both dogs and their owners.

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