Kind ~ Ethical ~ Welfare first
Training for you,
and your Border Collie
Kind ~ Ethical ~ Welfare first
Training for you and your
Border Collie
I just want a normal walk.
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Not a walk spent scanning for bikes, dogs and runners, wondering when your Border Collie will tip over into barking, lunging or pulling.
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I hear you!
";The kind, practical courses in my membership help you understand what your dog is telling you, build calmer skills and make walks, visitors and home life feel more manageable.
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My Border Collie just can't settle
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When you've done the walk, the training, the playtime and just want 5 minutes to make dinner, or have a cuppa, but they're bouncing off the walls
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I hear you!
";It's such a common complaint from the guardians I work with. Many Border Collies seem to have no 'off-switch'. My step-by-step courses will help you understand what's going on and how to teach real calm.
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Where did my perfect puppy go?!
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Around 6 months of age - all of that training seems to have just vanished in to thin air. Recall - gone. Loose lead walking - a thing of the past. Reactivity - this never used to happen!
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It actually makes sense
";Adolescence can be such a difficult time for our Border Collies. Their brains are, quite literally, rewiring! For most, that means the perfect puppy has become something completely alien! Most of the dogs I work with are adolescents. You're not alone. My Cool Your Jets! course is perfect for some much needed impulse control. Going back to Foundations often helps too!
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Why most training goes wrong
Why True Nature Dogs?
Membership Options
My membership is the best possible value. Access to EVERYTHING - including monthly webinars
Your course, your pace
Loose-lead walking, recall, impulse control, puppy program and more!
Individual Support
My private Facebook group offers individualised support throughout your time with True Nature Dogs courses
24/7 access
Trainer in your pocket. Wherever there's internet access - I'm right there with you.
Welfare-led support and training from a Certified professional
I live with my Lurcher and 2 Border Collies, in a home, in a town — with cars, kids, and distractions all around us. My focus is on real-life skills, because those challenges can't be underestimated. I’m Scotland’s only Certified Control Unleashed™ Instructor — Leslie McDevitt’s programme for dogs who find the world a bit much — and a Certified Family Dog Mediator, which is Kim Brophey’s LEGS model: looking at your dog’s genetics, environment and the individual in front of you, not just the behaviour you can see.
So when your Collie reacts, I’m not asking how to stop it. I’m asking what’s driving it, and what your dog needs instead.
I also know, first-hand, what it's like to stand at the end of a lead wondering what just happened, so I can relate to what you're going through.
Personal Coaching
I'm passionate about ensuring my students succeed. That’s why I continue to invest in my own education, following the latest science, and understanding, so I can pass on that expertise and knowledge to you
Online Consultations
Gain hands-on experience in a virtual way. Through the magic of technology, no matter where you're located, or what the weather is doing, we can still work together and gain the same level of success.
Global Community
A built-in social network for connecting with fellow Border Collie guardians. Connect, share your wins, and challenges. Sometimes, just knowing you're not alone is such a good feeling. The power of community at your fingertips!
Real people, real progress
Angie worked with all 3 of my dogs (Jack Russells) couldn't have asked for anyone better. Angie has such good knowledge and patience and through this gave me the confidence to deal with my dogs when they were reacting. Wouldn't go anywhere else if I required more help! Hands down the best around ❤️
H Gray
Huge thanks to Angie for her patience, expertise, and invaluable advice when I first got my Border Collie puppy. She helped me stay calm during the bitey puppy stage, shared plenty of practical tips, and offered constant reassurance. Thanks to her guidance, I gained confidence, and now my dog is 1 years old and getting along wonderfully with my two cats too!
D Trivedi
Angie is very knowledgeable about some of the specific behaviours collies have. She helped me see some of the subtle signs when things were getting too much for my dog and gave me games and tools to help him self regulate. She has also helped with some of my younger dog's struggles through adolescence and is always happy to celebrate successes and talk through problems.
K McEwan
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