Recently, on one of my long drives to a dog show, I was listening to some of the songs we dance to in Zumba class, and it reminded me of the importance of imagination and visualization. Imagination is the ability to see, in your mind’s eye, what you would like to happen. Visualization is the ability to see, in your mind’s eye, what you have already practiced, and would like to do again. I use imagination and visualization to help me learn the dance steps and to run in agility. The songs that David chooses for Zumba are uplifting, … Continue reading →

  For newcomers to dog agility, it is common to think that their dogs will just learn the equipment and their work is done, and they can enter a trial right away. Let’s think about this for a moment. Maybe you could be listening to what your dog is telling you. Agility is a complicated sport. There is a lot more to it than most people realize. We are asking the dogs to run full speed over a 36 foot long, 12-inch wide board, and fly over a 5’ 6” high “A-frame” that, to a beginner dog, may look like … Continue reading →