Novice Mental Games
I’m taking an on-line mental prep course for big events. It’s actually for agility, but I can see the exercises seeping over to help me in other parts of my life – IF I apply them. That is one of … Continue reading →
Helen
Annie’s Picture Published
Click here to see Annie’s picture in the first ever AKC Canine Partners Newsletter. Hers is the first picture. I’m so proud of my little Aussie with a twist. She’s a brilliant dog, who’s also beautiful. I drove 3 hours … Continue reading →
Australian Shepherd Maneuvers
Halloween Day
As for the treats this Halloween weekend, what did the kids get? Well, last night they got a scoop of ice cream in their dinner bowls. Today, they got new toys to play with. These are hard core squeaky toys, … Continue reading →
Halloween Eve
I had to water the front yard today. It’s not been scorching hot, but it is dry enough that I couldn’t ignore the brownness any longer. This groundcover is supposedly a weed, but I love it. It stays low to … Continue reading →
Getting Ready for Another Trial
A friend of mine who competes in the upper echelons of obedience, OTCH level, told me her dog got points off last weekend because she barked at the end of her run. She missed a placement because of that. I … Continue reading →
MOC Agility Trial Results
The Miami Obedience Club Agility Trial was a blast! Raven and I are starting to click. Just as I suspected, she had it in her to get her 3rd Nov Pref Std leg, and on Friday, we Q’d and Raven … Continue reading →
MOC Trial Readiness
This is the time of the MOC agility trial. It’s a 4-day event, starting today, but I entered my two girls on Friday and Saturday only. I need a day for chores and rest and I’m also taking vacation days, … Continue reading →
Crows
I’ve been a tad disappointed since fall arrived. Usually, I see a huge flock of crows flying over my house twice a day around sunrise and sunset. Yet, thus far, I have seen only one crow. I was happy to … Continue reading →
Tricks and Treats
I took Luigi outside this morning for a few minutes to practice heeling. I am thinking of entering him in a trial in December to pursue his CD. I noticed as I’ve been training him, I’ve been treating him too … Continue reading →