Life Skills vs Training Skills
In this first episode of 2026, Martina shares a short update on welcoming an unexpected litter and keeping one of the puppies, Kestrel (Kes). From there, the episode focuses on a key training concept:...
29 Jan 27min
When Water Becomes an Obsession: Training Tips on Training Water Fixations in Border Collies
In this episode, Martina dives into the fascinating and sometimes frustrating topic of water obsession in Border Collies. From playful splashing to full-on fixation, she explains what this behaviour l...
18 Nov 202542min
The Dog Trainer’s View on Spaying & Neutering
In this episode, Martina shares her personal opinions and experiences regarding spaying and neutering dogs. She discusses the reasons behind her decisions, and the behavioural impacts of neutering. Ma...
4 Nov 202523min
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 activiti...
21 Okt 202515min
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 e...
4 Okt 202514min
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 f...
23 Sep 202522min
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 b...
26 Jul 202542min
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 pushin...
9 Jul 202519min
