Junior Handling Reporting on Puppy Peaks Training Month 4

Libby and her dog Elliott chose one of my favorite training games to shorten one of those cold winter weeks in Kentucky, and is wearing only a sweat shirt! Ohhh to have sweatshirt weather again! Winter weeks here in Canada are ranging in the -22C [...]

By |2020-01-11T20:43:47-04:00January 25th, 2014|10 Comments

Junior Handler Reporting on Puppy Peaks Training Month 3

Happy New Year… I love this time of the year… new training, new goals! Libby has been sharing with us her training from Puppy Peaks for the last 2 months. Her post last month was about helping Riley learn the confidence to wear a head halter. [...]

By |2016-10-04T20:59:21-04:00January 11th, 2014|6 Comments

Could I Be A Dog-Loving Mentor?

To some dog owners who participate in performance sports around the world, I am considered a dog training “mentor." Definition: men·tor  ˈmenˌtôr,-tər/ noun: mentor; plural noun: mentors 1. an experienced and trusted adviser. Being a mentor is an honour I take very seriously. Why would Susan Garrett [...]

By |2021-09-15T14:16:49-04:00January 3rd, 2014|184 Comments

Puppy Training “Peeks” . . . Month 2

In last week's post, I introduced you to Libby. Libby has been brought onto the Say Yes team as our new "Junior Puppy Peaks Reporter."  She is a young and talented trainer, who is passionate about obedience and dog agility, and more importantly, is passionate [...]

By |2014-07-31T21:28:55-04:00December 6th, 2013|10 Comments

Puppy Peaks Review: Month 1!

Yesterday, I introduced you to Libby, who is our new Puppy Peaks Junior Reporter, here to give you a monthly "peek" into Puppy Peaks from her perspective. Thanks to each of you for making Libby feel so welcome! Libby is a 16-year-old dog trainer who [...]

By |2014-07-31T21:33:08-04:00November 27th, 2013|7 Comments

Dog Training From A Junior Handler’s Perspective

When it comes to dog training, I recognize that everyone is in a different place in their journey.  Your needs may differ based on the challenges you face with your pet, your experience level, your goals for your dog (dog sports? obedience? Or just a [...]

By |2014-07-31T21:25:46-04:00November 21st, 2013|36 Comments

The Two Sides of Dog Training: The Right and the Wrong Way

Big decisions in life (which result in a dramatic turn either left or right) are made by weighing the pros and cons of either direction. Nobody confidently steps away from the direction they feel is the right way. So we have to assume each of [...]

By |2020-03-07T20:37:47-04:00September 5th, 2013|93 Comments

Puppy Peaks Video Contest Voting – Day 4

Day 4 of voting is upon us!  We've had nearly 1,500 people vote for our first 15 videos...can you believe it?  Thank you to everyone for voting, and a special thanks to our talented videographers for providing us with such beautiful entertainment over the last [...]

By |2013-08-29T12:45:54-04:00August 29th, 2013|15 Comments
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