Reducing & Delaying Reinforcement

I just wrapped up my workshop, Houston, Weave Got a Problem* and a common theme with the working spots and the follow-up questions was getting the same weave pole performance from training to trialing. Can you elaborate a little more about rate of reinforcement in...
The Habit You Need for Goal Getting

The Habit You Need for Goal Getting

It's a new year, so everyone is talking about goal setting. I'm not into “new year new you” type goals. I'm constantly working on a new version of myself, so I don't contain these transformations to the beginning of the year only 😉 On December 30th, I was...

Is Frustration a Good Motivator?

First, some definitions: frustration: 1. the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something. 2. the prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something. If I asked you if you used frustration to motivate...
Drive & Motivation in Agility Dogs

Drive & Motivation in Agility Dogs

  These two terms get tossed around a lot in the dog sport world, and sometimes they're used interchangeably. So, let's unpack them! First, some definitions: drive: an innate, biologically determined urge to attain a goal or satisfy a need. Unpacking that...

What Jump Height Should My Dog Be Jumping?

Oh man, what a can of worms I'm opening! 😂 This comes from a patron question: Let’s talk about jump heights. My pup has 3 different jump heights in 3 different organizations. I have had some people say always practice at the highest. Others tell me to change...