I have concentrated the last twelve years on teaching scentwork over everything else. And as a result I have learned lots! I’ve learned how to teach scentwork in such a way that I can’t recall any dog and handling coming to any of my workshops and failing. Every team has understood the task and achieved […]
The position of self employed dog trainer is a precarious one. Especially as my days of crawling around on the floor with a puppy or bracing myself for an encounter with a boisterous bully are not quite over, but are certainly slower and more painful. Add to that a house move 450 miles away from
Losing my job hurts more as I’m self employed! Read More »
I know that the received wisdom is that extending leads are terrible. But wait – they aren’t all bad. In fact, they can be great! Case in point – our dog walk today. Ella is lame on one of her back legs so is on restricted exercise. Lead walks only. Ettie is not on restricted
Controversial opinion – Extending Leads Can Be Great! Read More »
You don’t know what tomorrow will bring. I was recently reminded of the importance to do the thing. Sign up for the course. Try the activity. Take the chance.
Don’t procrastinate – do the thing today! Read More »
In scentwork, too many trainers follow Gwen Stefani’s advice and reject Taylor Swift’s. But I encourage handlers to be more Taylor. Here’s why:
Gwen is wrong. Taylor is on the money! Read More »
November isn’t about rushing. It’s the month to breathe, snuggle in, and enjoy the quiet magic of time spent together.
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