Goal-setting in dog sports often sounds like this:

➡ "I want to earn my MACH."

➡ "We need three more Qs for our next title."

➡ "I just want my dog to stop knocking bars!"

But here's the thing—goals aren't just about end results. They're about the process, the mindset, and the habits that get ...

You’ve trained the skills. You’ve put in the hours. Your dog knows their job. So why aren’t your trial results matching your training. 

If you’ve ever walked away from a run thinking, Why can’t I get out of my own way? You’re not alone. Most handlers hit a wall—not because of lack of skill, but bec...

All the best trainers and all the best friends couldn't put Moxie back together again.

I ruined her. Not on purpose. Not maliciously. Not even because I was a bad handler but I ruined the smartest, most talented dog I've ever had. And before you kindly tell me otherwise or say it isn't so, it's ...

It’s that time of year again—goal season! You’re reflecting on this past year, looking ahead to the next, and dreaming of what you and your dog can achieve together. But for some handlers, there’s an uncomfortable question lingering in the back of their minds: What if I write down my goals but don’t...

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you might have seen the phrase “villain era” floating around. It’s trendy, it’s cheeky, and—most importantly—it’s a reminder that maybe, just maybe, it’s time to put yourself first for a change. But before you panic, no, this doesn’t mean you need to ...

As the end of the year approaches, it’s natural to start thinking about what’s next. For many of us, that means setting new goals and dreaming about what we want to accomplish in the coming year. But before you dive into planning, there’s a crucial step you can’t skip: reviewing the year that’s just...

Confidence is one of those things everyone wants, but few of us know how to build. We hear advice about staying positive, using affirmations, and focusing on our strengths, but sometimes it feels... flat. That’s where cultivating a positive handler identity comes in. It’s more than just giving yours...

When it comes to dog training (and honestly, life in general), I see a common struggle: we set big goals, dive in with enthusiasm, and then hit a wall when progress feels slow. Sound familiar? It’s easy to get frustrated and think, “Why am I not seeing results?” Here’s the truth—it’s not about doing...

I'm sure you know the saying, "Must be present to win." To most of us, it means that if we want to win that raffle item, we'd better stick around until the end of the day. But lately, I've had another perspective on this common phrase - that we as handlers must be in the present moment in order to Q...

Confidence is on my mind these days. In part because the membership is working on developing confidence this month, and in part because I am really obsessed with giving my young dog confidence every time we train. (I have Moxie to thank for the latter and my coaching clients for the former.)

Des...

In dog sports, it's easy to get caught up in striving for the next big goal—new titles, clean runs, more Qs. But sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do for both our dogs and ourselves is to slow down, take a breath, and celebrate how far we’ve come. Enter the “celebration session”: a short, fo...

In my coaching calls, we talk a LOT about "evidence." Collecting it, looking for it, reviewing it. Evidence is our way of looking at just the facts - sometimes even statistics - of what's really happening in our performances without the weight of emotion.

When you think about it, emotions are what ...