In this episode I will be chatting to you about how I'm managing resting Kes, my 6 months old Border Collie while on a 3 long week rest!

I'm also running a workshop to show you exactly how to teach these exercises I'm talking about!

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Border Collies are often described as “high-energy dogs”, but in reality their behaviour is usually shaped by something much deeper: whether their core needs are being met.

In this episode, I talk about the five needs that I believe are essential for Border Collies to feel balanced and fulfilled. These include their need to use their brain, their need to run and move freely, their need to properly switch off and rest, their need for social connection, and their need for routine and predictability.

When one of these needs is missing, behaviour often starts to wobble. What many people interpret as “too much energy” is often simply an unmet need.

In this episode, I break down each of these five areas and explain why understanding them can completely change the way you look at your dog’s behaviour and daily life.

If you live with a Border Collie, this episode will help you better understand what your dog may actually be missing.

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n this episode, Martina speaks with Anna Herzog about FCI obedience and why it’s growing in the UK.

They discuss:

• What FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) is

• How FCI obedience differs from KC obedience

• Why the sport suits more than just Border Collies

• The balance between motivation, precision and handling

• Why you compete against the round, not just other handlers

• How beginner-friendly UK intro classes are being developed

They also talk about training practicality, minimal equipment, and the long-term goal of building a UK team for the FCI World Championships.

If you’ve ever loved obedience but wanted more variety and movement, this episode is for you.

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