As a dog trainer and handler, you're not only a student (of the game, of your instructor, etc.), but you're also a coach for your dog. And, good coaches, whether it's to your dog or to your own agility students, share a knack for transforming the most mundane activities – especially the mundane activities – into games.
In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to play to win, vs playing 'not to lose' How each of these mindsets can affect...
In this Agility Challenge Tip, learn why practice "snacks" are better than practice "binges", what days of the week you should practice, and what...
Over the years, I’ve talked a lot about something called purposeful or deliberate practice, and how important it is to your dog agility handling...