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Memories and Mechanics
Even if touchpoints with a person are short and far between, they can have a lasting impact. Just like the memories we have of our mechanic.
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Chicken Training
We trained baby chicks to better understand dog training! Animals require in-the-moment feedback, motivation is key (not all dogs have the same motivation), and having an end goal with your training will make sure the path you’re on will get you there.
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Help a Dog Relax
How can we help a dog relax? What kind of activities promote real rest and relaxation for a dog? Often the “rest” we give our dogs is counterproductive in helping them have a calm state of mind. We discuss how to help our dogs achieve something to truly rejuvenate and have a happier, more fulfilled…
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Focus. Become. Unleash.
The Movement. How Jason and I are leaning into what matters more to us: the people we get to work with through their dogs. We love seeing dogs transform and better their lives, but we love even more seeing their people do the same. Just as we give our dogs something specific to FOCUS on,…
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How to Plan Your Family’s Year in Advance
For the past 5 years, Jason and I have intentionally planned our entire year in advance. Yes, you read that right. The ENTIRE year! You may think that sounds insane, but it really does work for us. Some effort upfront and we reap the benefits all year long! Tips for Planning Your Year in Advance…
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Slow Down. Accomplish More by Doing Less.
I feel drawn to stillness. To slowing down. Which may seem the opposite of the popular January themes of planning, productivity, and to-do lists. Although I’m definitely a big fan of planning and productivity (more to come on how we plan the entire year for our family of 10 while on our couple’s planning retreat),…
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Finding Focus as an Entrepreneur: Lessons from Training Dogs
Finding what to focus on as an entrepreneur is my biggest struggle, which is ironic since teaching dogs to focus is what we do. My husband Jason and I are dog trainers by profession. In our programs we only teach functional obedience that improve relationships and the dog’s overall state of mind. How we do…
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Hindsight 20/20
Since it’s the year 2020, perhaps a good time for the phrase in principle hindsight’s 20/20.
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Building Resilience in your Dog
Craziness of craziness! There was an earthquake this morning! The value of building resilience in your dog.
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Lessons from Coronavirus
We aren’t changed by chance, we’re changed by choice! One lesson we can choose to learn from coronavirus.
