Border Collies: Brilliance, Behaviour, And Balance - Interview With Ann Macinnes

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Ann Macinnes, the expert trainer behind Spogan, a behaviour focused dog training service based in the Isle of Lewis. Ann specialises in working with Border Collies and their humans - teaching not just the dogs, but empowering the handlers too.Ann uses only positive, force free methods, training is gentle, modern, and based on understanding the dog's motivation.Ann is part of the Victoria Stilwell Academy and The Dog Trainer School.Want to connect with Anne? details below:Website:  www.spogan.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: (1) FacebookYouTube: Spogan training for pet dogs & their handlers - YouTubeInstagram: InstagramIn this insightful episode Cheryl and Ann discuss:Ann's journey into professional dog trainingwhat sets Border Collies apart from other breedswhy many Collies struggle in modern family homesUnderstanding their drive, sensitivity and needsCommon behaviour problems (and what not to do)Training tips that work for real life - not just farmsBusting Border Collie (and dog trainer) mythsHow to support a Collie in a non - working environmentSpogan's unique approach to teaching humans & dogsFor questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and TrainingEmail: [email protected]: Chel's Tails Canine CoachingInstagram: @chelstailsTikTok:@chelstailsPodcast Facebook: We Love Dogs