You know those days when your brain feels like a browser with twenty tabs open — all buzzing at once?

You’re running late, juggling a dozen things, and still replaying a mistake from your last run while trying to fix something that hasn’t even happened yet. You can’t stop talking. You can’t stop...

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you look at everything on your plate, feel the weight of it all … and then do nothing? You’re not alone. Lately, I’ve been hearing a new theme bubbling up in our community: handlers who feel both overwhelmed and under-motivated.

At first glance, those t...

We talk a lot about energy in dog sports.

“My energy felt off.”

“She picks up on my energy.”

“I just didn’t feel settled out there.”

And we’re not wrong — but there’s a deeper layer to what we’re sensing.

That “off” feeling you can’t quite name? The fogginess? The nerves? That vague edge ...

This question recently came in through Ask The Q Coach, and I knew immediately it was one that so many handlers could relate to:

How do I keep myself calm and positive when my dog is really not in the best mood, really active, and not listening because she just wants to go? I think we need our o...

Today, a client shared some advice she sought and received from another handler at a trial. She said the advice made sense to her logical brain. That simple sentence sparked an often-overlooked concept: when we ask emotional questions, we get emotional answers; when we ask rational questions, we get...

Remember the story Three Little Bears and Goldilocks? One bed is too hard, one too soft, and the other "just right." I often use that blonde child's name as a shortcut when talking to clients about finding the right intensity or "edge." Too much or too little isn't good; you must find your personal ...

When I think about what "takes me out" at a trial, it's usually because I've allowed my attention and energy to wander off in a not-so-good direction. Examples include: the time I obsessed about a fellow competitor's parking choice, letting myself get twisted up about my ring conflict and what the j...

On the heels of what ended up being a very impactful podcast last week on fun (who knew?!), I heard about "The Rule of Thirds."

While I'm sure there are other versions out there, the one I heard was from the perspective of an Olympic athlete being told about the Rule of Thirds by her coach. The ...

Last week, I had a great conversation with a new coaching client, and we discussed an upcoming event. She said (something like), "I don't have any expectations, but I do have intentions." Brilliant! How perfect!

I've been on a bit of an expectation kick lately. Still, this distinction between ha...

Every once in a while, I get kinda fixated on a concept. Right now, that's our energy as handlers and how it impacts every aspect of our dog sports.

Spoiler alert: This week's podcast and the Q-Membership for August are all about energy.

Energy is a huge part of how we show up for our dogs a...