Recently, I ran my young dog, Kelsea, in her first real agility trial. There were glimmers of brilliance hidden within the chaos — flashes of speed, some magical sequences, and yes, a few detours to say hello to the ring crew. But she always came back. Every single time, she returned to me and showe...
Stress is a normal part of life—especially for those of us who compete in dog sports. Whether it's the pressure of performing well, the fear of failure, or just trying to stay focused, stress can creep in and throw us off our game. While you can't avoid stress entirely, you can learn to manage it be...
I recently posed a question to the "hive mind" on Facebook requesting ideas for supporting a dog who "stresses down." First, I received a lot of great comments - thanks to all who chimed in! Second, I received many private messages from people who had never heard the term.
As a result, I had man...
