Have you ever wondered how some of the top agility handlers can make running their dogs look so easy? Yes their dogs can move, but so can they. Here’s a look at what Kim and I have been up to while she prepares for the IFCS Championship in May down in Texas and we get […]…
I’ve had a lot of interest and many questions about the footwork drill I posted last week. There were more than a few people who really liked the idea of working on their agility and coordination but weren’t quite sure about the different movements in parts of the drill. So I set out to make […]…
While I usually focus on the benefits of mental training for physical performances, physical training has just as important a role in your mental performances. Self-confidence and anxiety are two important factors that have significant effects on your performance and are strongly related to your physical capabilities. When you develop strong physical skills, you improve […]…
I’m in the midst of working with some of my favourite agility colleagues (and my wife Kim too) on selecting this year’s edition of the Canadian Kennel Club’s national agility team. We will be competing at the FCI world championship this October in the Czech Republic. It’s a tough process. The applicants have done their […]…
I’m a huge fan of using a goal setting program to work towards changing my life in a positive way. I use it in my personal life, my professional life and in just about every other “life” area I want to improve. Goal setting is one of the very first things that I work on […]…