07/05/2025
“This book honestly saved my sanity.” – Amazon reviewer
If you're struggling with your border collie, Australian cattle dog, German shepherd, Aussie, or other herding breed, this is for you!
When I chose to focus on herding breeds struggling in non-working homes, my goal was simple: help people understand these dogs better. Too often, I saw guardians with working dogs looking for a better relationship but struggling to understand them.
These dogs were bred for intense work, possessing endurance, quick thinking, strong responsiveness, and laser-like focus. On farms and in trials, these traits shine. In cities, they become problems. The same energy and precision that once made them champions now get them labelled as difficult.
Border collies are one of the most recognizable breeds in the world, but that doesn’t mean we truly understand them. We fail them by trying to shut down their instincts instead of working with them. Cattle dogs, malinois, working-line German shepherds, Australian shepherds, we’re taking them from farm to condo in one generation, and the culture shock is affecting both dogs and their people.
You might be dealing with leash reactivity, endless barking, nipping, what appears to be obsessive ball chasing, or a dog that never seems to settle. It's frustrating. It's exhausting. And it can feel really lonely.
This book is designed to help you understand your dog's perspective. Yes, we can raise and train them for life off the farm. But understanding how they experience the world changes everything. It builds connection.
If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I’m just not the right person for this dog,” you’re not alone. And you’re not failing them. Let me show you how to fall back in love with your dog.
Whether you're getting your first border collie, adopting a rescue, or trying to make peace with the one spinning in your living room, this book is for you.
This isn’t a step-by-step training manual. It’s a lens. A way to see your dog more clearly so the training you do actually fits who they are.
What readers are saying:
“This book honestly saved my sanity. Emily’s book explains the fundamentals of herding dog behaviour, and the whole book was information I hadn't learned in the last year of reading up.” — amarie82amarie
“This book made me cry a couple of times because you really feel the author’s love for her dog, and if you feel the same way, it will get you! Don’t hesitate, get it and read it!” — Lauryn
"This book helped explain my dog's peculiar behaviours, and it gave me insight into what makes her, her.” — anonymous
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