Do You Say This to Your Dog?
I’m pretty sure that when I say that I can relate the child raising struggles my young niece has to the struggles I have with my dogs, that she politely waits until my back is turned and then rolls her eyes. But, it’s true. I can’t help but see the parallels between child raising and […]
Maya’s Journey of Transformation
Another Story of Transformation I Want to Share with You. You may know my sweet and sassy Maya…or you may know of her story. She is quite a gal, with a jaded history. 😉 She was kicked out of 3 homes, and stood on death’s door because of her impossible behavior. She was labeled ‘untrainable’, […]
Dog Training Partnership that Rocks!
I just have a quick announcement for you today. A new video of me and my dogs. As I put this quick video together today, I am reminded of how much I LOVE the partnerships I have with each of my dogs. My heart fills with gratitude and love just thinking about it. You can […]
One of my most painful mistakes and what I learned
If you’re anything like me and most of my students and clients, your dog is a core part of your life…and you do, or would like to do, lots of fun things with your dog. You dream of enjoying the benefits of having a happy, friendly dog in your life…a dog that you can take […]
5 Surefire Ways to Have a Happier Life with Your Dog
If you’re like most of us, you have a dog because you love the companionship, the opportunities for fun, and the challenges of mastering a dog-centric activity and of getting to be a better person. Things don’t always go as planned. We can have challenges and struggles along the way that seem to drain our […]
The Long, Hard Road to Dog Training Success.
Dreams and Transformations. Love Stories, really. Sometimes things aren’t what they seem, you know? Sometimes it feels like there’s not much happening, like time is standing still and we’re in the same place we’ve always been. Then, one day our life is completely changed. The thing we thought we might never get to is right […]
Miscommunication and Training Failures Transformed
The Long and Winding Road to Partnership…it’s a beautiful ride! (This is a guest blog by Debra Smilie Blomgren) I was born wanting a dog. Thanks to my beloved Grandma, whose family raised Boxers in Germany, my gift for my 12th birthday was a dog. My wish was for a German Shepherd. Instead, a wrinkled […]
Dog Barking-Lunging Fits Transformed
Connie and Rowley: A Personal Story of Transformation An Adventure in Learning. (This is a guest blog by Connie Burnet) Some people, when they get into middle age, buy a sports car. Me? I adopted my first Border Collie! Being single and in my 50s, my dogs are my immediate family. I have several Shelties […]
A Painful Relationship Transformed
Nancy and Bruce: Personal Story of Transformation Learning to Dance (This is a guest blog by Nancy Flynn) My dog Bruce is amazing. I know in my heart that he is a very talented dog. If you can’t see clearly that my dog is top notch, it’s because I may be obscuring the view. He […]
Working Sheepdog Partnership Transformed
Janis and Bryn: Personal Story of Transformation (This is a guest blog by Janis Reuter) Here I sit. A moment for contemplation of the journey Bryn and I began a year ago with Kathy’s Magic of Partnership. Killiebrae Bryn, a sweet and strong border collie with much natural ability for stock dog work, came home […]
Training and health roadblocks transformed by a committed relationship
Erin and Doyle: I didn’t know this back then, but when a dog comes into your life it changes it. (This is a guest blog by Erin Feery) Doyle’s birth six years ago this June was the start of a new chapter in my life. Doyle is a wonderful teacher. He taught me about […]
Frustrated dog and person transform into a working partnership.
Tresa and Fleck: Enjoy Partnership through Learning Together (This is a guest blog by Tresa Laferty) My husband and I have had border collies for about 17 years. They are a big part of our lives in every way. For many years, we did flyball and agility and dabbled in herding with them. When […]
