The Border Collie Geek Podcast24 Apr 2025

Why Your Border Collie Can't Leave the Cat Alone (and What to Do About It)

In this episode, Martina dives into the complex relationship between dogs, especially Border Collies and household cats. Drawing from personal experiences with her own dogs, she explores the different ways obsession with cats can show up and how training and management can help shift those behaviours.

Key Takeaways:

Managing dogs and cats together can be challenging without understanding their dynamics.
Training should target impulse control and recall not just how the dog reacts to the cat.
Every dog is different; training must be tailored to the individual.
Effective training starts away from distractions like the cat.
Martina shares real-life stories and lessons from her own dogs.
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