Last updated: August 2026

These Terms of Use explain the rules for using thecolliewhisperer.com (“the Website”).

Please read these terms carefully before using the Website.

By using the Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

1. ABOUT THE COLLIE WHISPERER

The Website is operated by **The Collie Whisperer**, a UK based dog training and behaviour business specialising in Border Collies and sensitive dogs.

References to “we”, “us” and “our” in these Terms mean The Collie Whisperer.

References to “you” and “your” mean anyone accessing or using the Website.

Website: thecolliewhisperer.com

Email: info@thecolliewhisperer.com

2. THESE TERMS APPLY TO USE OF OUR WEBSITE

These Terms of Use apply to your use of the Website.

Other terms and policies may also apply depending upon how you interact with us, including our:

• Terms and Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Individual programme, course or service terms where applicable

If you purchase a service, programme, course or other product from us, our Terms and Conditions of Service will also apply.

3. INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE

The content on this Website is provided primarily for general information and education.

We take reasonable care when preparing our content, but information relating to dog training and behaviour should not be treated as individual professional advice about your particular dog unless we have specifically assessed your dog and circumstances.

Every dog is an individual.

Behaviour can be affected by many factors including health, pain, environment, learning history, genetics, emotional state and previous experiences.

Two dogs displaying apparently similar behaviour may therefore require very different approaches.

4. DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR INFORMATION

Articles, videos, downloads, podcasts, social media content and other educational information available through the Website are not a substitute for an individual assessment where one is required.

You are responsible for deciding whether an exercise or suggestion is appropriate and safe for your own dog and circumstances.

If your dog displays aggression, significant fear, guarding, chasing behaviour or other behaviour which may create a risk to people or animals, we recommend seeking appropriate individual professional support.

5. VETERINARY INFORMATION

Nothing on this Website is intended to constitute veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Behavioural changes can sometimes be associated with pain, illness or another medical condition.

If you are concerned about your dog’s health or believe that pain or illness may be contributing to their behaviour, you should seek advice from a veterinary surgeon.

Never delay obtaining veterinary advice because of information you have read on this Website.

6. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

Dogs are individuals and training outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Examples, testimonials, case studies and client experiences appearing on the Website illustrate individual experiences only.

They do not guarantee that another dog or owner will achieve the same result.

7. ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE WEBSITE

You may use our Website for lawful, personal purposes.

You must not knowingly:

• Use the Website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, server or associated systems
• Introduce viruses, malware or other harmful technology
• Interfere with the normal operation or security of the Website
• Attempt to obtain information or content through methods not intentionally made available through the Website
• Use automated systems to place an unreasonable burden on the Website
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
• Use the Website in a way which infringes another person’s rights

We reserve the right to restrict access to the Website where we reasonably believe these terms have been breached.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The content created by The Collie Whisperer and made available through this Website is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property rights.

This may include:

• Written articles
• Training guides
• Training methods and educational explanations as expressed in our materials
• Graphics and illustrations
• Photographs
• Videos
• Audio recordings
• Podcasts
• Course materials
• Worksheets
• Downloads
• Reports and templates
• Branding and logos
• Website copy and design elements

Unless otherwise stated, this content belongs to The Collie Whisperer or is used by us with permission.

9. PERSONAL USE OF OUR CONTENT

You may view and use publicly available Website content for your own personal and non commercial purposes.

Downloading a resource or purchasing access to content does not transfer ownership of the intellectual property to you.

Unless we expressly give you permission, you must not:

• Copy or reproduce our materials
• Republish our content on another website
• Upload our materials to social media, groups, forums or file sharing services
• Sell our content
• Distribute copies of our resources to other people
• Use our resources as materials for your own clients or business
• Remove our copyright notices or branding
• Present our content as your own
• Adapt our materials for commercial use
• Record or redistribute paid webinars, courses or training sessions

Where sharing functionality is provided on the Website, you may use that functionality to share a link to the original content.

Nothing in these terms is intended to prevent any use which is permitted by law.

10. PROFESSIONAL USE OF OUR MATERIALS

Our client guides, training resources, courses and other educational materials are created for The Collie Whisperer and its clients or customers.

Purchase or access does not automatically grant another dog trainer, behaviour professional, business or organisation permission to use those materials with their own clients, students or customers.

If you would like to use any of our materials professionally, please contact us to discuss permission or licensing.

11. LINKS TO OUR WEBSITE

You are welcome to link to publicly available pages on our Website provided that you do so fairly and legally.

You must not create a link which suggests that The Collie Whisperer endorses you, your business, product or service where no such relationship exists.

You must not reproduce the content of our Website on another website instead of linking to the original material.

We reserve the right to ask for a link to be removed where we reasonably believe it is misleading, unlawful or damaging.

12. THIRD PARTY LINKS

The Website may contain links to websites, products or services operated by third parties.

These links are provided for information or convenience.

We do not control third party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily mean that we endorse the third party or everything contained on its website.

You should review the terms and privacy policies of third party websites before using them.

13. PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT LINKS

We may occasionally provide links to dog training equipment, enrichment products or other products which we believe may be useful.

You remain responsible for deciding whether a product is suitable for your dog and for using and maintaining equipment safely.

Where a link is an affiliate link or we may receive a commission from a purchase, this will be disclosed where required.

14. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

We aim to keep the Website available and functioning correctly, but we cannot guarantee that it will always be available or uninterrupted.

We may temporarily suspend, withdraw or restrict access to some or all of the Website for maintenance, security, updates or other reasonable operational reasons.

We may also change, update or remove Website content from time to time.

15. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

We make reasonable efforts to keep information on the Website accurate and up to date.

Dog training, behaviour and welfare knowledge continues to develop and our recommendations may change as new evidence or professional knowledge becomes available.

Older articles or resources may therefore not always reflect our most current approach.

16. USER SUBMISSIONS

Where the Website allows you to submit information, photographs, videos, reviews, testimonials, comments or other material, you must have the right to provide that material to us.

You must not knowingly submit material which:

• Infringes another person’s rights
• Is unlawful
• Is threatening or abusive
• Is defamatory
• Contains malicious software
• Contains another person’s private information without appropriate permission

How we handle personal information is explained in our Privacy Policy.

17. TESTIMONIALS AND REVIEWS

Testimonials, reviews and case studies may appear on the Website with appropriate permission or another lawful basis.

They represent the experience of the particular client and dog concerned.

Because every dog and situation is different, they should not be interpreted as promises or guarantees of future results.

18. LIABILITY

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

We are not responsible for loss or damage resulting from reliance upon general educational information on the Website where individual assessment or professional advice would reasonably have been appropriate.

You remain responsible for the handling, supervision and management of your dog and for determining whether general information is appropriate for your individual circumstances.

Nothing in these terms affects any rights you have under applicable law.

19. PRIVACY

We take the protection of personal information seriously.

Information about how we collect, use, store and protect personal information is contained in our Privacy Policy.

20. COOKIES

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Further information about the cookies we use, why we use them and the choices available to you can be found in our Cookie Policy.

21. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Website Terms of Use from time to time, for example to reflect changes to the Website, our services or applicable law.

The latest version will be published on this page.

We recommend checking this page occasionally if you use the Website regularly.

22. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Use and any dispute relating to your use of the Website are governed by Scots law, subject to any mandatory rights you may have under the law applicable to you.

23. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or the use of content belonging to The Collie Whisperer, please contact:

The Collie Whisperer
info@thecolliewhisperer.com
Kintail House, Beechwood Park, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 3BW

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