I have a crazy, busy, wonderful life, filled with love and learning. What can you expect to read about here? You’ll be treated to glimpses into my thought processes, training plans and videos, updates, and escapades from my babies (both 4 and 2-legged). There will no doubt be some brags, and probably at least a few rants.
I hope that you will find my words helpful, or at least entertaining. We’ll see what the future holds! For now, I’ll leave you with this quote from Neil Degrasse Tyson, which also describes my philosophy.
“For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.”
Rugby Update – Chatham Show & go
Why can't show & go's ever be less than 2 hours away? Well, never the less, we braved the early morning mists and hit the highway at the crack of dawn last weekend. This time we were headed for Chatham, VA for a chance to train at Setterwoods. Rugby has actually...
Worst Marketer Ever
If you are reading this, there's a good chance you've read the other articles on my blog or watched my YouTube channel. You may have even met me in person. And if that's the case you probably already know that I actually have no idea what I'm talking about. I'm just...
Everybody’s got to start somewhere!
Many of you, will remember the drama and tragedy of this video: And if you’ve been on the edge of your seat awaiting the thrilling conclusion, wait no longer! Thanks to Terry Ryan (of Legacy Canine and Chicken Camp fame), Harper now has her very own,...
New class! Life skills for Performance dogs
I'm excited to be teaching a brand new class this session for FDSA. This time, instead of focusing entirely on skills for use in the ring, I'll be teaching the skills dogs need for the whole rest of the time! Considering most sport runs are 2 minutes or less, the real...
Rugby’s 3rd Show & Go
This past weekend, the pups and I attended the WSDTC show & go. It's a good 2 hrs away from my house, but you got to do what you got to do! The dog show environment, and its associated distractions and stressors, is such a big part of the challenge in helping a...
News Update: CDSP Trial in Catawba, SC
This weekend the team and I headed down to Catawba, SC to attend the CDSP obedience trial. As usual, C2P2 (the hosting club) put on a great trial, with a wonderful, supportive, and friendly atmosphere. Spark showed in Utility B and Open C in both trials. She qualified...
Old Dog Haiku
Old dog sleeps deeply I watch. Is he still breathing? His chest moves. Relief.
Efficiency!
There is only so much time in the day, so I have to manage it carefully. I love gardening, but it can be very hard to find the time. It's also very important to keep up with my dogs' conditioning plans to keep them healthy and injury free. One of Gambit's prescribed...
Annoying little sister
Tonight agility class was canceled due to miserable, cold, pouring rain. <insert sad face> So we decided to go to my usually rainy day fall-back plan: scent discrimination. All three dogs are at different stages. Gambit, of course, is the most advanced and Rugby...
Real life zen
Don't look too closely at this picture. Pay no attention to the fact that the toddler is apparently watching music videos and eating cake at 8:30 at night, while her mother lounges on the couch sipping a delicious cucumber vodka cocktail. Wait... maybe you couldn't...
Rugby’s First Show & Go
Well, in all fairness, it's actually his third. His first two, he came along for the ride, walked around, ate some cookies, and played a little bit. He also learned to both crate and potty in new places, which are EXTREMELY important skills for a future perfomance...
What have I been up to lately?
Last week I had the pleasure and honor of attending the Karen Pryor Academy faculty meeting. Since we are all scattered across the globe, we had a “destination” faculty meeting in Tampa, FL. It was so cool to be in a room with so many brilliant minds, the leading edge...