Holding ourselves accountable to stay sharp, to stay focused, and to stay in the sweet spot at the edge of our abilities when we're alone is important – it's not what happens in class each week, during that one or two hour period of time! It's what happens when you're at home, in your back yard, or your basement, by yourself, with your dog, working on the things you've set out to work on, with purpose!
Top performers are willing to fail, and they’re willing to do so repeatedly in the name of improvement. So, how do you ensure that...
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...
The idea that talented handlers get their skill by following their “natural instincts” is baloney. This is good news for all of us –...