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 between.This isn’t just a personal story, it’s a deep dive into the three pillars I believe are essential in a young Border Collie’s first year:Relationship – how connection lays the foundation for all future trainingConfidence – why building emotional resilience matters more than flashy obedienceFoundation Training – what that really means (hint: it's not about precision or perfection)I also talk about the realities of raising a sensitive dog who didn’t take treats, didn’t like luring, and shut down under pressure and how I adjusted my approach to meet her where she was.Whether you’re raising a Border Collie puppy now, reflecting on your first year, or preparing for one in the future, I hope this episode offers perspective, reassurance, and practical ideas.Book a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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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 pushing for stillness, I believe in building motivation, engagement, and joy in training first. I share my personal experiences with my own Border Collies and explain how I teach duration and impulse control in real-life, age-appropriate ways.If you’ve got a young, high-energy dog and you’re struggling with training that feels too rigid or advanced, this episode is for you.Want to learn how to teach Impulse Control Games? Join the workshop, for only £15 plus the recording of it, and it's online!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/live-webinar/impulse-control-workshop/registerBook a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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Enchriment and Fullfillment, how much should you give your Border Collie?
In this episode, Martina Miradoli discusses the concepts of enrichment and fulfillment in the context of dog training. She explores what constitutes enrichment for dogs, the importance of their environment, and how to balance enrichment with fulfillment.Join me live or get the recording for this special opening to the Collie Club live to non members!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/live-webinar/the-dopamine-box-and-its-applications/registerDo you need help with your Border Collie? Book a Discovery Call:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners! Try it with 5 days free trial!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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Rethinking Muzzles with Clara Hewson of The Muzzle Movement
In this episode, I chat with Clara Hewson about how muzzles can be a game-changer not just for safety, but for a dog’s quality of life. Clara shares her journey from dog rescue to designing colorful, welfare-first muzzles that help shift public perception. We dive into why proper muzzle training matters, especially for herding breeds, and how muzzles can support behaviour work, vet visits, and daily life.Discount for Muzzle Movement Muzzles:https://www.themuzzlemovement.com/discount/THAT'LLDOACADEMY?ref=ThatlldoacademyJoin my Online Workshop on The Dopamine Boxhttps://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/live-webinar/the-dopamine-box-and-its-applications/registerBook a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
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Flyball training and foundations, with Gemma
Have you wanted to try flyball but you have a lot questions? I ask them for you to Gemma!You can find more about Gemma's training and reach her out to learn more about flyball on her Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557027566977Want to join my sport obedience workshop:https://thatlldoacademy.thrivecart.com/sport-obedience-workshop/I'm excited to be able to offer you all my favourite toys into a bundle at a special price JUST FOR YOU, my podcast listeners! Follow this link to learn more and listen back to Episode 70 to learn more about how I use these toys in my everyday training with my dogs and my studentshttps://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geekBook a Discovery Call with me, let's have a free chat about your dog and your training goals:https://calendly.com/martina-thatlldoacademy/discovery-callsGet in touch:https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie Owners!https://thatlldoacademy.newzenler.com/courses/the-collie-clubTo follow me on social media:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ThatllDoAcademy/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martina_bordercollie_geek/
Come geeking with me on breed oddities, training tips, amazing life stories and unimaginable knowledge from the world of dog professionals to you!
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