Does your Collie ever bark at you for treats, struggle when you stop to chat to someone on a walk, or get confused between “loose lead walking time” and “exploring the world time”? You’re not alone! Many Border Collies show behaviours that seem puzzling on the surface - until you understand how they connect the dots. In this episode of Collie Conversations, we’re exploring what I call The Dot-to-Dot Method for understanding Collie behaviour. Once you start seeing your dog’s choices as part o...
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Does your Collie ever bark at you for treats, struggle when you stop to chat to someone on a walk, or get confused between “loose lead walking time” and “exploring the world time”? You’re not alone! Many Border Collies show behaviours that seem puzzling on the surface - until you understand how they connect the dots. In this episode of Collie Conversations, we’re exploring what I call The Dot-to-Dot Method for understanding Collie behaviour. Once you start seeing your dog’s choices as part o...
Episode #28: Collie Reactivity 101: Cars, Shadows, and Underlying Causes
Collie Conversations
17 minutes
1 month ago
Episode #28: Collie Reactivity 101: Cars, Shadows, and Underlying Causes
Does your Collie lunge at passing cars, chase shadows, or seem on constant alert during walks? You’re not alone. Car chasing and repetitive behaviours like shadow chasing are two of the most common (and stressful!) challenges Collie owners face. In this episode of Collie Conversations, we’ll unpack why these behaviours happen, and - most importantly - what you can do to help your dog feel calmer and more in control. I’m Gemma Fisher, Border Collie specialist and behaviour coach, here to guid...
Collie Conversations
Does your Collie ever bark at you for treats, struggle when you stop to chat to someone on a walk, or get confused between “loose lead walking time” and “exploring the world time”? You’re not alone! Many Border Collies show behaviours that seem puzzling on the surface - until you understand how they connect the dots. In this episode of Collie Conversations, we’re exploring what I call The Dot-to-Dot Method for understanding Collie behaviour. Once you start seeing your dog’s choices as part o...
