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You do not need another enormous list of exercises. You need to understand what is happening, decide what matters first and turn that into a manageable training plan.
We look beyond the visible behaviour at emotions, arousal, breed traits, learning and the environment around your dog.
Rather than trying to change everything at once, you identify the priority most likely to make everyday life easier.
You use kind, practical training that fits your dog, your family and the situations you actually face.
Trustpilot
about 3 months ago
“Gemma has been the best trainer we’ve had for Border collie cross Australian collie. She really understood our dog’s needs and guided us on the best way to achieve great results. We had tried other trainers before, but they didn’t truly understand the breed the way Gemma did. Her knowledge and approach made all the difference, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!”
about 7 months ago
Really helpful advice given by a lady who knows her stuff annd is passionate about border collies and dogs in general. Also has lots of guest speakers which is good also. Thanks Gemma
about 7 months ago
We had the pleasure of attending an online workshop hosted by Gemma, focusing on dogs with strong prey instincts. Her passion for the subject was infectious, and her extensive experience with border collies and various other breeds made the session incredibly informative. The interactive elements and actionable advice offered were invaluable. I wholeheartedly endorse Gemma as a trainer!
about 7 months ago
Such a welcoming, non judgmental community. Gemma has great expertise and experience.
about 10 months ago
Training with Gemma has turned my collie Lyra around. She is becoming balanced and calm facing everyday life with far more confidence.Her incessant barking indoors has stopped making life far more comfortable for her and me. She's enjoying her training, as she is far more focused. Thankyou Gemma.x
about 11 months ago
Gemma's knowledge, support and communication have made our time with her programme a lot of fun and with very successful outcomes for myself and Ozzie. We enjoyed reinforcing our skills and changing to much calmer Collie behaviour. I have loved working with Gemma!
Ongoing breed-specific support, so you are never left wondering what to work on next.
Most Collie challenges do not sit neatly in one box.
Pulling may be connected with over-arousal from anxiety or overexcitement.
Recall maybe perfect until [insert distractoin] appears.
Reactivity may change according to the dog, the distance and the situation.
Inside Collie Culture Club, you can follow the training pathway that fits your individual Collie and get help whenever the plan needs adjusting.
Inside the Club you’ll find:
For more than 18 years, I’ve helped Border Collies and their people make sense of behaviour that can feel confusing, intense or overwhelming.
I’ve shared my life with six Collies, bred and raised 17 Border Collie puppies, and fostered three Collies before helping them find their forever homes.
One thing that experience has taught me is that no two Collies are the same.
My role is not to hand you a one-size-fits-all method. It is to help you understand your individual dog, choose the right priority and turn that understanding into kind, practical training for real life.
I support the person at the other end of the lead just as much as the dog – without judgement, pressure or patronising advice.
