Training Border Collies for Better Focus and Engagement.
In this episode I talk about why your Border Collie chases everything: bikes, joggers, other dogs, cars. And why the usual fixes so many owners try just don't get to the root of it. We cover why prey ...
30 Juni 19min
Summer and Border Collies.. what to be aware of?
In this episode we are going to talk about everything you need to know to keep your border collie safe and active in summer. We will cover acclimatisation, heat stroke, hot pavements, water safety, an...
23 Juni 48min
Are You and Your Border Collie a Pack? Let Me Help You Answer That
One of the most common questions I get asked is: "Who is the pack leader after you?" — and my answer is that there is no pack leader, because we are not a pack. In this episode I break down what a pac...
17 Juni 43min
Mastering Puppy Rest: How to Survive Resting your Border Collie for an Injury
In this episode I will be chatting to you about how I'm managing resting Kes, my 6 months old Border Collie while on a 3 long week rest!I'm also running a workshop to show you exactly how to teach the...
25 Mars 30min
The 5 Needs That Shape a Balanced Border Collie
Border Collies are often described as “high-energy dogs”, but in reality their behaviour is usually shaped by something much deeper: whether their core needs are being met.In this episode, I talk abou...
4 Mars 45min
FCI Obedience: The Sport the UK Has Been Waiting For
n this episode, Martina speaks with Anna Herzog about FCI obedience and why it’s growing in the UK.They discuss:What FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) isHow FCI obedience differs from KC obe...
20 Feb 53min
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
