Juli has been involved in dog sports for the last 30 years. Her main interests are competitive rally / obedience and Search and Rescue, specializing in Human Remains Detection K9's. Currently she shares her home with one husband, three Border Collies, a Golden Retriever mix, and a Boxer mix puppy. She enjoys teaching other people …
Fit for Life…Even as a Senior
CCFT Earlier this year I completed a program through the University of Tennessee earning my Certified Canine Fitness Trainer, (CCFT) credentials. Fitness, nutrition, and overall longevity are areas I’m most passionate about so I was excited to have this opportunity. The CCFT curriculum gave me a better overall understanding of canine fitness. Pairing that with …
Limited space? No Problem
Lately, I have been receiving a lot of emails regarding the challenges to training in limited spaces. I admit it's easy to prepare sequences and workouts for your dog when you have a large fenced field. Limited space doesn't mean limited options necessarily. In preparation for the hot temperatures headed my way, I spent some …
Social Distancing…Let’s Train Anyway!
Part 1 Hello, fellow dog sports enthusiast! I hope you and your training partner are fairing well during this time of social distancing. Don't let the boredom of interrupted training routines or cancelled classes derail your handler/dog successes. As a responsible trainer, I too have postponed my classes. In efforts to keep my students on track, I …