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Border Collie specialist trainer to help you solving your dog's training and behaviour issues for a
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My job as a specialist trainer is to understand everything that happens into your dog's brain. I have owned Border Collie for 16 years training them in every possible way, for every day life and sports. I specialise in the crazy ones, that want to chase everything that moves and don't want to listen and focus. Together we can improve your relationship for better lead walking, recalls, off lead tim

e and in general a much more relaxed and happy life together. I work on 1 to 1 programs to concentrate on your needs and your dog problems and customise around each individual teams! Get in touch by complete the contact form on my website and I will get back to you to book a phone call! https://thatlldoacademy.com/contact/

I'm based in Cheshire but I work remotely too.

12/06/2025

What about you? 😍🥰

11/06/2025

Training vs Management: Why Your Dog Isn’t “Being Naughty”. They’re Just Unsupervised.

Someone recently asked for help with their working dog who’s also a pet. The problem? At the stables, when the humans are busy with horse duties, the dog is left to roam and spends that time hunting down and chasing the cats. 😬

My first thought was: “Let’s work on your recall, lie down, or stop cue. You need a way to interrupt and redirect the behaviour.”

But then came the crucial detail: the dog is loose and unsupervised. The owner is busy, can’t see what the dog’s doing, and isn’t in a position to give any instruction.

Here’s the truth that’s hard to hear but important:
That’s not a training issue. That’s a management one.

If your dog rehearses unwanted behaviour while you’re not present, that’s not something training can fix—at least not yet. Because training requires you to be there to teach, interrupt, reward, or redirect in real time.

When I’m not actively supervising my dogs, they’re not left to make decisions that could harm themselves, someone else, or the animals around them. They go in their kennel, crate, the house, somewhere they can’t rehearse bad habits.

We can’t expect dogs to behave perfectly 24/7 just because we’ve trained them well. They’re individuals with instincts and impulses especially breeds with strong working or predatory drives.

So next time you’re dealing with a “behaviour problem,” ask yourself:
Is this something I’ve trained, or is this something I need to manage?

Freedom is earned and conditional on safety for everyone involved.

10/06/2025

🐾 Rethinking Muzzles with Clara Hewson of The Muzzle Movement 🎙️

Muzzles aren’t just for “aggressive” dogs they’re a tool for safety, support, and better behaviour. In the latest episode of the podcast, I chat with Clara Hewson, who founded The Muzzle Movement in April 2022 and holds a master’s in Clinical Animal Behaviour.

Clara’s background in rescue especially working with herding breeds like Border Collies gives her powerful insight into how kennel environments can impact dogs’ mental health. Muzzles can help manage frustration, reduce risk in high-stress situations, and make life safer for both dogs and their people.

We talk about:
🔸 Why public perception of muzzles (especially in the UK) needs to change
🔸 How colorful, welfare-first designs help owners feel more confident
🔸 The importance of proper fit, comfort, and early training
🔸 How muzzles can support behaviour work, vet visits, grooming, and multi-dog households
🔸 And how using muzzles well can actually improve a dog’s quality of life

Let’s change the narrative around muzzles because done right, they’re a sign of care, not cruelty.

🎧 Listen now
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BQWmUIlJuq948tMhbjQd2?si=bZVuW_s2RlGmQkwvvROD_w

The Muzzle Movement

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bordercolliegeek/episodes/Muzzles-and-Rescues-with-Clara-from-the-Muzzle-Movement-e341ooj

04/06/2025

Dog training & social media a powerful mix (when used right!)

Social media is an incredible tool. It connects us with people, stories, and knowledge from all around the world. As a dog trainer, I use it both to share what I know and to learn from others. I follow other trainers, behaviorists, and canine scientists not because I need “quick fixes,” but because learning never stops. I love being inspired, challenged, and kept on my toes by other professionals I respect.

But here’s the thing.

Not everything you see on social media is the full story. A short reel or viral tip might look great, but behind every effective training method there’s an understanding of how dogs learn, how behavior works, and what consequences come from applying a certain technique. That’s the part many posts skip over and the part that matters most.

As a professional trainer, I’m able to take those ideas and develop them, adapt them, apply them responsibly, and even decide when not to use them. When I value something I see enough I usually subscribe to someone’s else membership or course as their knowledge is invaluable.

So if you follow me and value my content here is something you might not know! I also have a place where you can learn MORE! The Collie Club, my online membership but I don’t always talk about what’s actually in there.

If you have a Border Collie, a Border Collie mix, or a herding-bred dog with big feelings and busy brains and you’re struggling with behavior, arousal, reactivity, activity overload, or just not knowing where to start, the Collie Club is for you.

It’s my full training library, five years’ worth of videos, guides, structured plans, and real-life examples. Plus, you get me. You can ask questions, get personalised advice, and have support along the way.

In June, we’re working on impulse control games, including a brand new exercise I’m excited to share, designed to help dogs switch off from things they obsess over.

In July, we’ll dive into handling and desensitisation through innovative techniques like box feeding, which I’m currently testing and refining with my own dogs and some of my 1-1 clients.

And if you’re like me someone who learns best by watching, trying, and asking questions then you’ll love being part of the club.

🧠💬 Curious? Want to know more?
Check the link in my bio, message me, or comment below. I’d love to chat

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Website

http://www.thatlldoacademy.com/

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