For a number years I worked as a professional dog trainer. I loved teaching puppy, K-9 Fitness & Canine Good Citizen classes. But teaching 4-5x a week I was so drained when I left my facility I didn't have the energy or passion to work with my own dogs. Unfortunately as my … [Read more...] about Thursday Training Hop #1 – I Must Confess…
Agility
Wordless Wednesday: Active, Happy & Healthy
Whether training for the agility ring, obedience, rally or even just fun times at home, mental stimulation combined with activity leads to healthy dogs! Sunny practices her jumping skills, while Kyra practices her sit stays and releases. We are joining BlogPaws in Pet Health … [Read more...] about Wordless Wednesday: Active, Happy & Healthy
Fit Dog Friday: Cross Training For Dogs & Puppies
When I had my training facility, I loved teaching puppy classes. One of my passions was also teaching Cross Training for Dogs & Puppies. Usually taught in separate classes, we incorporated many different types of equipment for teaching balance, coordination & self … [Read more...] about Fit Dog Friday: Cross Training For Dogs & Puppies
Black & White Sunday #3 – The First Girl
Rescued from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary... Kyra was my first dog as an adult. She is a wonderful girl who loves to please me. This pic is a step back in time when she was just a little under 2 years old when we lived in Las Vegas, taken at Red Rock. She is 12 now and still … [Read more...] about Black & White Sunday #3 – The First Girl
Shih Tzu Fitness: Treadmill Day
So today I wanted to do something a little different. Next Wednesday will be our last agility class for the summer, as the temperatures will be too high for training @ 6pm in the evening. And, since I have not been a good student for the past 16 weeks, I haven't practiced like I … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Fitness: Treadmill Day