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Gemma Fisher, Dog Training & Behaviour Specialist Border Collie training & behaviour specialist 🐶 In person 121’s 🇬🇧 & Online Courses available 🌎 I guess you’d say she's a bit of a fan of the breed!

Gemma Fisher is a renowned international trainer who specialises in Border Collies. She has belonged to 7 amazing collies, bred 17 talented collie puppies over two litters, and fostered 3 troubled collies before finding them their forever homes. Not to mention how many collies and their owners she's helped throughout her many years as a dog trainer. Border Collies and their crosses can be amazing

dogs. But they can also be really hard work too! That’s why she helps collie owners how to teach their dog a brilliant recall so they can enjoy walking anywhere without the worry of them overreacting to joggers/ cyclists or other dogs. She started as most people do, in a village hall learning traditional obedience skills. But she found her energy and enthusiasm was better suited to the sport of agility, and there a love affair was born. A life-long learner, Gemma has a wealth of knowledge to share about all things dog-related. She realised early on in her dog training journey that thinking outside the box and learning from other dog sports could only be a good thing. As far as she's concerned, there is no such thing as one size fits all. She works with the dog in front of her, each as unique as the people that bring them to see her. She shares her life with Border Collies, plus one somewhat unorthodox Working Cocker Spaniel. The Border Collies share her love of work and learning. The Cocker reminds her that life should never be taken too seriously. Gemma is a passionate and enthusiastic speaker who brings lots of energy to her workshops and seminars. She is only interested in shaping dog and human behaviour using kind, positive reinforcement based methods. It is her fervent belief that all creatures are capable of great things - if only they can brought to realise it. Helping people and dogs realise that is her definition of a successful seminar. She has a passion for helping dog lovers build better relationships with their dogs so that they can enjoy every moment with them. You will find her online training courses & workshops full to the brim with useful information and ideas to help you solve any dog training problem. Learn more at her website -->>

www.gemmafisher.com

Anyone else have the issue that when they've got lots of things swimming around in their head, it makes it difficult to ...
10/07/2025

Anyone else have the issue that when they've got lots of things swimming around in their head, it makes it difficult to get started and do anything at all?!

Yep, that's me right now!

Thinking lots of Big Thoughts this week.

Wanting to be of service
Feeling like I'm failing and could be doing better
Time whizzing by and feeling out of control
Expectations and trying to exceed them

Just to name a few!

Here's my solution to these feeling of overwhelmed. I'm doing it right now!

Writing things down.

Getting them out of my head.

Realising that they're bigger in there, than they are here on the paper. Well virtual paper 🤪

I may (only may mind you!) need to accept that I am not perfect.

I cannot do it all. But what I know to be true is that I do all that I do to the best of my ability.

There is only today and it will never be again.

So I shall focus on what is possible rather than what is not.

On loving those around me whilst they are here, because life has taught me that beautiful things cannot last forever.

And cut myself some slack for being a mere human rather than a superhero 🦸

Because actually, there are many days where the human experience is pretty wonderful - wouldn't you agree? ❤️

Ready, set…. 💨
08/07/2025

Ready, set…. 💨

04/07/2025

🐾 Missed Today’s Free Border Collie Q&A? Catch the Replay! 🐾

If you couldn’t join us live for today’s free Q&A, don’t worry - you can still catch up on all the practical advice, real-life Collie questions, and expert tips shared!

We covered:

✅ How to stop your Collie running up to strangers and pulling on the lead
✅ What to do about barking when people leave (is it herding… or separation distress?)
✅ Solutions for excessive licking and when to check for digestive or anxiety issues
✅ Puppy biting - why it happens, and how to make life easier (no more sore ankles!)
✅ Safety for puppies playing with bigger dogs - how to manage rough-and-tumble time

…and more! Whether you’re brand new to Collies or your latest is keeping you guessing, there’s something in every session for you.

🎥 Watch the replay here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixatedtofocusedcollierecallchallenge/posts/1072230831001687/

You’ll need to join the free group to access the video and ask your own questions for next week’s Q&A.

See you inside!

🚨 FINAL DAY: Join Collie Culture Club before midnight tonight and get bonus support that helps you start strong 🐾This is...
02/07/2025

🚨 FINAL DAY: Join Collie Culture Club before midnight tonight and get bonus support that helps you start strong 🐾

This is your last chance to grab:

✅ The Calm & Clever Collie Bundle
✅ Fixated To Focused Recall Challenge recordings
✅ Confident Collie Walks Audio Coaching

If you’ve been stuck in barking spirals, reactivity overload, or just feeling lost…

Don’t miss this chance to get the clarity and community that changes everything.

The doors to these bonuses close tonight at midnight.

👉 https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking

I'd love to help make every day that bit easier with your collie.

01/07/2025

🚶‍♀️ Ready for calmer, happier Collie walks - and a dog who actually listens outside? 🐶

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by barking, ignoring, or distractions on walks, you’re NOT alone!

This week inside Collie Culture Club, we tackled all the real-life questions about making walks less stressful and more fun - from “door drama” to recall struggles, long line tips, and even how to handle those “where’s Mum?!” moments. 🙈

But here’s the thing:

You don’t have to figure this all out alone.

Inside Collie Culture Club, you get:

✨ Practical, step-by-step training support (with real answers to YOUR questions)
✨ Friendly, expert help from someone who gets Collies
✨ Weekly live sessions, replays, video reviews, and a community who celebrates every win (big or small!)
✨ Ongoing support for barking, recall, reactivity, and everything in between

Doors are open with bonuses NOW, but only until Wednesday 2nd July at midnight!

🎁 Join before the deadline to grab exclusive bonuses and fast-track your progress this summer.

Ready to feel proud (not panicked) on your next walk?

🔗 https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking/

⏳ Less than 48 hours left to grab the bonus support bundle when you join Collie Culture Club 🎒Your chance to join with e...
01/07/2025

⏳ Less than 48 hours left to grab the bonus support bundle when you join Collie Culture Club 🎒

Your chance to join with exclusive bonuses is almost gone!

These extra resources are only available until midnight tomorrow:

✅ Calm & Clever Collie Bundle
✅ Fixated To Focused Recall Challenge
✅ Confident Collie Walks Audio Coaching

If you’re tired of barking chaos and constant overthinking about your dog’s behaviour, now’s the time to take that first step.

👉 Join before the deadline:
https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking

Let’s get you calm, confident walks - with support that actually works 💛

⏰ Final reminder: If you want my live help with your Collie’s biggest struggle - you’ve got to join the Club by 9am Tues...
30/06/2025

⏰ Final reminder: If you want my live help with your Collie’s biggest struggle - you’ve got to join the Club by 9am Tuesday ⌛

This Tuesday night at 7pm BST, I’m running a Hot Seat Quick Fix session just for new Collie Culture Club members.

Bring your biggest challenge - barking at home, meltdowns on walks, recall issues, you name it - and I’ll personally coach you through your next step.

But here’s the thing 👇

🚪 The door to this bonus closes at 9am Tuesday morning when I send out the Zoom links.

After that, you’ll still be able to join the Club - but you’ll miss this chance to get this Hot Seat Quick Fix session.

🎯 If you’ve been on the fence, this is the nudge you’ve been waiting for.

✅ You don’t need a perfect dog.
✅ You don’t need hours of free time.
✅ You just need a Collie and a willingness to start.

Let’s work on this - together.

👉 Join by 9am Tuesday here:
https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking

29/06/2025

Don't think online dog training will work for you? 🙋‍♂️

You’re not alone - Steve thought the same way.

Until he joined Collie Culture Club.

Steve was stuck in that exasperating place so many Collie owners painfully recognise...

🐾 Barking that was frustrating & hard to stop
🐾 Missed signals and communication breakdowns
🐾 The slow drip of doubt that maybe this is just how life will be

He wasn’t sure online training would work. But he took the leap and joined anyway.

And now? Steve and his Collie Orla are on the same page and truly loving life together ❤️

“I didn’t think online training would work, but it really does.... It’s not about fixing one behaviour - it’s about building solid foundations you can grow from.” - Steve

🎥 Watch Steve’s full story here: https://youtu.be/fsveVpCEMcs?si=LF6toMJk6LZSfZkA

✨ And here’s the exciting part:

If you join Collie Culture Club before 9am Tuesday, you’ll get exclusive access to a bonus live Hot Seat Quick Fix coaching session with me!

🗓️ Tuesday 1st July, 7pm BST
🎯 Bring your biggest Collie challenge, and I’ll personally coach you live through your next step.

👉 Don’t miss out - I’ll be personally sending the Zoom invites Tuesday morning, and no one can join after 9am.

https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking

What if this does work?

What if your Collie’s transformation starts here?

Let’s find out - together 💪

😵‍💫 When your Collie’s barking spirals out of control - here’s what’s really going on…👇You know those moments where your...
28/06/2025

😵‍💫 When your Collie’s barking spirals out of control - here’s what’s really going on…👇

You know those moments where your Collie completely loses it?

Barking. Spinning. Charging.

And no matter what you say or do - they just don’t hear you?

It’s exhausting. And if it keeps happening, it slowly chips away at your confidence.

But here’s something most Collie owners don’t realise 👇

Barking at home - at garden sounds, passers-by, random movement - builds up in your dog like pressure in a bottle.

That’s called trigger stacking. And it’s why even tiny things tip them over the edge outside.

✨ Inside Collie Culture Club, this is exactly where we start.

We don’t just correct the barking.

We build a calm, thinking Collie who can regulate themselves even when their adrenaline is firing.

You’ll learn how to:

🟡 Build self-control
🔵 Train with toys (even over-excited ones!)
🟢 Prevent overload before it starts
🟠 Master loose lead walking
🔴 Teach toy manners
🟣 Get recall that actually works

If you’re stuck in barking spirals and need real tools that work - you’re not alone anymore.

👉 Come join us inside the Club:

https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking

27/06/2025

Does your collie’s world sometimes feel a little… too much? 🚗🐾🚚

Today’s Q&A covered everything from barking at Dysons to the chaos of car chasing, tricky walks with multiple dogs, and pups who just can’t relax in the car.

If you’ve ever wished you had a step-by-step plan (or just someone who gets how intense it can be), you’ll love this:

🎥 In the Club, we break every challenge down into simple, achievable steps - no more trying to jump from chaos straight to perfect!

🏫 It’s about meeting your dog where they are (reception class, not PhD!), building their skills, and actually enjoying your walks again.

💬 Members get weekly access to me (and a wonderful community who truly understands collies), live Q&As, monthly expert sessions, practical homework - and real, friendly support when life gets messy.

👉 Ready to go from overwhelmed to “we’ve got this”?

Check out Collie Culture Club here: https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking/

Drop a comment if you want to know more or have a question about joining - I’m here to help!

27/06/2025

What if your Collie could ignore the geese?

The ducks?

The barking dog on the path?

…And just walk on by?

That’s exactly what Jacqui & Monty are experiencing now - and it’s a huge shift from the stress-filled walks they started with. 💛

Monty used to react to everything. Now?

He calmly walks through busy National Trust gardens, ignoring distractions left and right (and yes, Primula cheese is involved 🧀).

✨ That’s the kind of progress we celebrate inside Collie Culture Club.

You’re not alone anymore. You’ve got a plan, and a group that gets it.

If you’ve been wondering whether the Club could help you and your Collie too - today’s a great time to ask!

💬 I’m live at 1pm for my weekly Q&A here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixatedtofocusedcollierecallchallenge, and I’d love to chat about your dog’s challenges and what’s possible 🐾

Join the Club here: https://signup.gemmafisher.com/collie-culture-club-barking

Or pop your questions in the comments and I’ll do my best to help on today’s live!

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Need a dog training ‘fix’?

Gemma Fisher is a renowned international dog trainer with over 20 years of experience with many different breeds. She started as most people do, in a village hall learning traditional obedience skills. But she found her energy and enthusiasm was better suited to the sport of agility, and there a love affair was born.

A life-long learner, Gemma has a wealth of knowledge to share about all things dog-related. She realised early on in her dog training journey that thinking outside the box and learning from other dog sports could only be a good thing. As far as she's concerned, there is no such thing as one size fits all. She works with the dog in front of her, each as unique as the people that bring them to see her.

She shares her life with Border Collies, plus one somewhat unorthodox Working Cocker Spaniel. The Border Collies share her love of work and learning. The Cocker reminds her that life should never be taken too seriously.

Gemma is a passionate and enthusiastic speaker who brings lots of energy to her workshops and seminars. She is only interested in shaping dog and human behaviour using kind, positive reinforcement based methods. It is her fervent belief that all creatures are capable of great things - if only they can brought to realise it. Helping people and dogs realise that is her definition of a successful seminar. Join her FREE training group to keep in touch and pick up lots of inspiring tips and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fisherfix/ She has a passion for helping dog lovers build better relationships with their dogs so that they can enjoy every moment with them.