The Border Collie Geek Podcast21 Feb 2025

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.

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