So I wanted to write a quick blog about something that I see is a problem in dog training and that is when the handlers are constantly looking for perfection when training.. In other words the finished article / behaviour. For example : Loose lead walking / walking to heal. The perfect sit and wait. [...]
Yesterday I talked about our show routine. Today I wanted to write a few words about motivation. Motivation is so important when we are training our dogs. If your dog doesn't have the motivation to do something then they probably won't succeed in the task your wanting them to do! What motivates your dog? I [...]
I thought I'd write a little blog about what we do before and after a show as I am a massive believer about our dogs not only being physically ready to compete but more importantly mentally ready! Mental preperation for your dog is so important, I see lots of dogs that in my opinion are [...]
So I thought I'd put together my top 10 gifts for dog lovers out there! I had to limit it to 10 as there is so many but these are all products I use myself and have been tested both by me and my 2 handsome testers : I have included a range of prices [...]
So it is really important when undertaking any kind of training with your dog that we set achievable goals and targets. There is little point trying to achieve something that is unrealistic or quite unachievable without breaking down all elements needed to complete the task. Sometimes what is simple to us may not be simple [...]
So a common question I get asked in training is 'when do we do the weaves?' I understand the weaves are a cool piece of kit, it's exciting watching dogs weaving in and out at top speed isn't it?! Truth is the weaves are one of the things in Agility that take the longest to [...]
So I thought I'd better write a little update as so much has happened in the past week! We are back from a fantastic training camp down in Devon hosted by the company I work alongside, Absolute Dogs. It was a brilliant week, packed full of training and learning, not only for our own dogs [...]
Look what we got! Yes, yes I did have to have a little celebration drink, I had been waiting for this to happen for months - finally a clear round at the UKA Agility competition! I think I am still a little bit in shock being as I was doubting if I should even go [...]
OK so today I feel like this: Last night I had a testing time with my oldest dog Milo at agility training. Milo's problem is not the equipment itself, he often confidently does that without hesitation or error, Milo's problem is his excitement! He loves agility so much he sometimes gets himself so exited he [...]
