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 [...]
Happy new year one and all! I am so excited about 2014. Today I seem to be completely over my health issues from 2013 and we are anxiously looking forward to some very exciting projects for 2014. Later in January we will be opening our [...]
Great pic captured by Lynne Brubaker at the WAO Championships in May 2013. Earlier this year Sarah Fernandez Lopez asked me if I would sit down with her for a session of their "Bad Dog Agility" podcasts. Sounded like fun so I said [...]
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 [...]
Today Buzz turns 17-years-old! I couldn't be happier. Not just because I have had my special boy for so many amazing years. But because Buzz isn't just a dog that is hanging on as a 17-year-old dog; he is a dog that is actively engaged [...]
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 [...]
Well let me start off by saying, "WOW!" Once again, the members of our wonderful community have managed to surprise me with your talent...not only as dog trainers, but as video makers as well! Over the last two weeks, we have been running our 1st [...]
Today I have a guest blogger by way of an impromptu video. Dr. Leslie Woodcock DVM, is a long time friend of mine (for more than 20 years). She has been our Team Canada veterinarian at most of our international events (WAO, IFCS, FCI) for [...]
Small but mighty - 9 1/2" Shelby winning in the 12" class in 1998 at the age of 10 years old. When I think back on to my first years in agility with my Jack Russell Terrier "Shelby," it makes me happy to [...]
According to my booking calendar (planned more than a year ago) I should be in Germany right now. I had made my decision at that time, that I would not be applying to Canada’s FCI team to travel to South Africa in 2013 [...]
Today is the first “Dog Agility Blog Event for 2013” and the topic myself and other dog agility bloggers are writing on is “Internationalization.” When I first saw the topic I thought to Attending my first ever World Championship as a spectator in Finland in [...]
It is hard to believe Encore has been home a full week today. She is getting stronger and stronger but sometimes is frustrated by what she can't yet do. Personally I am thrilled with all she has been able to over come. I put together [...]
