Dragging weights and keeping score
Understanding friction is paramount in designing resistance training programs; for humans and dogs. Similar to adding bands to deadlifts...
Standing alone is the honor.
Its been a year of heartbreak as I help another friend cope with the loss of a heart dog. That dog you get as a young adult that has...
Epiphany
June 21 I had an epiphany this weekend. Premier, the biggest dog show I’ve ever attended happened this past week. I showed up to play in...
Weather in Maine, Expectations and Exceptions to the Rule
I recently finished up a United Kennel Club Snow Pull, alongside wonderful club members and friends. I love Maine, I love winter and...
Planting a Seed
I recently drove to Carver, Massachusetts to attend two workshops instructed by Sarah Dixon. She is a phenomenal trainer in the positive...
Know Your Dog: In honor of my heart dog
Trust your gut. As I torture myself reading sympathetic blogs to the loss of a dog, I keep reminding myself to ‘Know your dog.’ I’d like...
Perspective
I'm not ashamed to admit I’ve come a long way in my training and dog ownership practices. I’ve changed with time, knowledge, tools and...
Proud AND Humble?
After almost 20 years of working with dogs, and now 10 years of regularly teaching clients how to listen to their dogs, I’ve finally come...
