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The Border Collie Geek Podcast

The Border Collie Geek Podcast

Come geeking with me on breed oddities, training tips, amazing life stories and unimaginable knowledge from the world of dog professionals to you! If you would like to work why me with your Border Collie, join The Collie Club - The Online Academy for coaching, training videos, webinars and a supportive community! https://thatlldoacademy.com/online-academy/

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00:23:01

The Dog Trainer’s View on Spaying & Neutering

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/11/04

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. Martina emphasises the importance of considering each dog's individual needs and consulting with professionals before making decisions about their reproductive health. She also touches on managing hormonal changes and training intact dogs in competitive environments.Book an assessment 1-1 with me,

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00:15:55

The Best Ways to Entertain Your Border Collie at Home

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/10/21

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 activities that keep dogs occupied while their owners attend to other tasks. The conversation covers various options for chewing and licking, the role of puzzles, and the significance of training as a form of mental stimulation. Martina also shares insights on home training and activities that can be done in

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00:14:00

Focus Isn’t Magic — Teaching Your Dog to Pay Attention

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/10/04

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 eye contact or a sit-stay.You’ll learn:Why focus is a decision your dog makes, not just a behaviourHow engagement keeps your dog paying attention even with distractionsThe real role of motivation and food in building focusWhen and how to introduce real-world distractions without frustrationIf you’ve ever

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00:22:53

Struggling with recall around wildlife, joggers, or...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/09/23

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 fall apart the moment a dog spots a rabbit, jogger, or even a blowing leaf. Martina explains why this happens, how the prey sequence (staring, stalking, chasing) impacts Border Collies in particular, and what you can do to bridge the gap between your training and your dog’s instincts.To listen lore about

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00:42:38

Raising Tali: Lessons from Her First Year

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/07/26

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

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00:19:16

Should You Teach Your Border Collie Puppy To Stay?

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/07/09

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

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00:24:13

Enchriment and Fullfillment, how much should you give...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/06/26

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

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01:00:10

Rethinking Muzzles with Clara Hewson of The Muzzle...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/06/10

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

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01:00:38

Flyball training and foundations, with Gemma

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/05/15

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

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00:31:26

Why Your Border Collie Can't Leave the Cat Alone (and...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/04/24

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

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00:43:28

Episode 81: Tackling Reactivity – Tali's Training...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/02/21

: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,

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00:42:45

Episode 80: The 5 most important skill I teach my...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2025/01/21

What are my 5 favourite skills to teach my dogs? 🐾I'll list them here but I into details in the episode so it's worth a listen: 1. Recall 2. Focus 3. Lie Down 4. Confidence 5. SociabilityHere are some links as I promised in the episode! My workshops for 2025 My Recall Online Course 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-calls Get in

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01:03:05

Episode 79: Neutrality vs social skills, with Anja...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Something about Anja:- Involved in dogs in some capacity for the last 10+ years - Started training other people’s dogs in 2021; I now focus on helping people better understand and live more harmoniously with their “big feelings”, high energy dogs. - She doesn't really “specialise” in border collies but most of my clientele happen to be BC owners and that’s the breed I have most experience with. Follow her on Instagram: @dognerd_uk, where Also you can check the blog on the website: www.dognerd.uk

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01:20:02

Episode 78: Barking, chasing, recall... all your...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/11/26

This is the recording of the live video I have done on Facebook last week!You are still in time to grab a Black Friday discount on the 3 month membership, you will find the link under the live video on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bordercolliegeekcommunity 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-calls Get in touch: ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Collie

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00:38:22

Episode 77: Is it just a behaviour or there is...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Today's episode is about your dog behaviour and how to recognise if it's just a behaviour and training problem or if there is something else underlying and if a dog trainer is really the professional you need? 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-calls Get in touch: ⁠⁠https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Collie Club, my Online Academy for Border Collie

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01:31:40

Episode 76: Optimal Arousal with Hélène Lawler

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/10/29

In this conversation, we discuss the critical role of arousal in dog training with Helen. We emphasise the importance of understanding both the dog’s and handler’s arousal levels to achieve optimal performance in dog sports. We talk about the complexities of canine behaviour, particularly focusing on the concept of over-arousal in dogs, especially working breeds like Border Collies. We explain how over-arousal can affect a dog's ability to perform tasks and how it is often linked to their genetic

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01:08:36

Episode 75: Raising a working bred puppy with Kat...

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/10/02

You can find more of Kat work follow these linkshttps://www.facebook.com/K9BehaviourConsultancy https://www.facebook.com/k9detectionsolutions Takeaways from this episode: Choose a breed that fits your lifestyle and find a reputable breeder. Proper socialisation and training are crucial for both working and pet dogs. Enforced naps and rest time can help manage puppy energy levels. Exposing puppies to different environments and experiences is important for their development. Early

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00:31:08

Episode 74: Is it ok to let my Border Collie stalk?

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Ever wondered if it’s good to let your Border Collie stare at things? In this episode, I dive into the natural instincts of Border Collies and whether it’s healthy to encourage or manage their staring behaviour. Here’s what we cover: Should you allow your Border Collie to stare? Tips for pet dog owners and sport dog owners (even if you don’t have a farm). Why it’s important for working-bred dogs to express their natural abilities. The fine line between healthy instincts and obsessive

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00:47:23

Episode 73: Puppy Diary, Kite and his Shananigans!

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/08/27

This overdue episode is about Kite, his water obsession, his focus and recall, his hyperactivity and how I improved our relationship!Would you like to sign up to the FREE Reactivity Webinar? https://www.subscribepage.com/reactivitywebinar?fbclid=IwY2xjawE63kBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZviUG_Z50PKjAWynoqFpeOw-Kt7urgzxIrbQ7vTPoHAw67QaNnA4-qdZw_aem_64nGSmLZUOFk9VjlOjuxOg 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

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00:40:32

Episode 72: Holiday Prep for Dog Owners

The Border Collie Geek Podcast ·

2024/07/30

Here some links for you from the episode:Get your holiday Tug-E-Nuff toys: https://www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk/pages/border-collie-geek Find the perfect accommodation for multiple dog households https://www.facebook.com/groups/236903123501722 Adder Packs https://www.adderpacks.com/ 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-calls-clone⁠ Get in

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