Originally posted on KB Quest For Success:
After years of searching for the right new puppy, I am now days away from welcoming Quest into our family. Obviously a lot of research was done to find the perfect breeder etc, I wont fill this blog up with that. I wanted to let you know what…
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Our Agility Show Routine
Even though we haven’t got any shows to go to at the moment, I thought I would revisit this old blog from my previous website and update it with any changes, the content may be useful for some of you so I didn’t want it to disappear with my old website. Our Agility Show Routine:Continue reading “Our Agility Show Routine”
Why I Don’t (Always) Walk My Dog!
As some of you know, before concentrating on agility training I ran Tails and Peaks Dog Training. I am currently in the process of tidying up the old website and I noticed there are a few good blogs on there that I have written some time ago. Instead of loosing these blogs forever I haveContinue reading “Why I Don’t (Always) Walk My Dog!”
A Coach or a Trainer?!
One thing that often gets people confused is the difference between a coach and a trainer. Whilst these are similar titles I refer to myself as a coach and I will tell you why below. My background is in helping people, before coming into dog training I actually had my career set out as helpingContinue reading “A Coach or a Trainer?!”
2020 Round Up 📰
So what a weird year 2020 was! Despite all the madness there were plenty of positives that have come out of this year! Yes there were a lot of negatives and a lot of people will be glad to see the back of this year but for the purpose of keeping sane it is importantContinue reading “2020 Round Up 📰”
Why do I need online training?
In this strange time that we are in a lot of people are making connections with family and friends online. There has also been a big increase in people learning new skills or gaining more knowledge by studying online. In my business I love to utilise the online aspects of teaching as it can openContinue reading “Why do I need online training?”
New Year New Goals!
On reading this I hope you have all had as good a Christmas as you can in these strange times! I don’t know if your anything like me but as soon as boxing day is over I’m wanting to take down the decorations and get planning my goals for the new year! It is suchContinue reading “New Year New Goals!”
Merry Christmas 🎄
Well hasn’t 2020 been quite the year and not the one any of us were expecting to have! 2020 has changed the business and reflecting on the last year it has actually changed it for the better, even though it may not have seemed that way at the time! We have found our new soleContinue reading “Merry Christmas 🎄”
What treats should I use?
Yesterday I trained my own dogs in an indoor arena. It is only the 2nd time that they have trained in this venue so when packing my treat bag I needed to think carefully about my choice of reinforcement. The arena has a very nice AstroTurf floor so my choice in which food I usedContinue reading “What treats should I use?”
Why are rewards so important in dog training and how do we make sure our dogs are motivated to work with us?
Rewards and the importance of getting them right is something that some owners can find tricky. Rewards are usually seen as treats or praise but there is so much more out there that can be rewarding for your dog. What we need to do as owners is find out what exactly motivates our dogs andContinue reading “Why are rewards so important in dog training and how do we make sure our dogs are motivated to work with us?”
