How does your training feel to your dog?

Every consequence we choose in training is there to motivate behavior change, but did you know it also inspires emotion at the same time? In fact, that’s why they work! Emotion underlies all of your training, and that’s not optional – Pavlov is...

The Business End of the Dog: Marketing 101

Do you run your own pet-related business? If you’re a dog trainer, groomer, or another pet professional with your own business and you struggle with marketing, this session is for you. Whether you’re new and trying to figure out where to start, have been marketing...

What’s The Diagnosis?

When your sports dog is injured, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis. This gives you the best chance of getting your dog back to competition as soon as possible. In this lecture, we will discuss: What do we mean by “accurate diagnosis?” Why is it...

The Play Way Applied: how, why, and when we play

In this lecture session, I’ll be going over the Play Way system itself, beyond just the how-to of the play itself, and into why we want it to be a conversation, what doors that opens for both reducing stress and pressure and allowing you to know a lot more about...

Ring Prep Without the Ring

“He does it perfectly at home, but I can’t replicate the trial environment!” If you’ve ever said that about your dog’s performance, you are in the right place. In this lecture, Megan will outline her process of preparing dogs for the competition ring without needing...