There’s a question going around social media right now that I can’t stop thinking about:

“What are you going to be obsessed about this month?”

And I love that energy. Because “obsessed” gets a bad rap — we’re told to stay balanced, calm, and not take things too seriously. But honestly? The hand...

Confidence is absolutely a skill — one you can train, strengthen, and maintain just like anything else in dog sports.

But confidence doesn’t grow in a vacuum. It grows best when your goals are aligned with your reality and your plan keeps them alive week by week.

When your goals are out of s...

I had a rough weekend with my dogs. Not from an effort standpoint — they tried their hearts out — but from an outcome standpoint. No ribbons, no Qs, nothing tangible to bring home. And while I know better, I still found myself wondering: what does this mean? Am I doing enough? Are we on track?

T...

Why it matters to build a team — for both of you

Most of us set big goals at the beginning of the year. Titles we want to chase. Skills we want to build. The kind of team we want to become.

But here's the harder question:
Do you have the support you need to actually get there?

Not just support for...

There’s something powerful about the midpoint of the year.

It’s not about the date or the calendar — it’s about the opportunity.

Six months in. Six months to go.

It’s the perfect time to pause, zoom out, and ask yourself:

“Are the goals I set still the right ones?”

“Am I heading in the direc...

The message slid into my inbox like so many others — sweet, thoughtful, and full of that infectious post-trial glow. But as I read her words, I paused. Reread a few lines. And smiled.

Here’s what she said (paraphrased & anonymized):

"My friend and I weren't sure about entering a three-day ag...

Fall Back in Love with Dog Sports

There was a time when you couldn't wait to train. When stepping into the ring filled you with excitement instead of dread. When you and your dog felt like an unstoppable team.

But lately? Not so much. Maybe you're questioning why you even started. Maybe your go...

Goal-setting in dog sports often sounds like this:

➡ "I want to earn my MACH."

➡ "We need three more Qs for our next title."

➡ "I just want my dog to stop knocking bars!"

But here's the thing—goals aren't just about end results. They're about the process, the mindset, and the habits that get ...

It’s that time of year again—goal season! You’re reflecting on this past year, looking ahead to the next, and dreaming of what you and your dog can achieve together. But for some handlers, there’s an uncomfortable question lingering in the back of their minds: What if I write down my goals but don’t...

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you might have seen the phrase “villain era” floating around. It’s trendy, it’s cheeky, and—most importantly—it’s a reminder that maybe, just maybe, it’s time to put yourself first for a change. But before you panic, no, this doesn’t mean you need to ...

As the end of the year approaches, it’s natural to start thinking about what’s next. For many of us, that means setting new goals and dreaming about what we want to accomplish in the coming year. But before you dive into planning, there’s a crucial step you can’t skip: reviewing the year that’s just...

On a coaching call the other day, I said something that was an "Ah-ha" moment for both of us: "I believe that you are focusing on your process goals, but I think you're measuring by outcomes."

The handler agreed, and we went on to unpack how this was showing up and what she could do about it. Bu...