14 Posts Tagged With "SuzanneClothier"
Tires, Tori, Title, Totes, & Masters Challenge
28 Feb 2013
I've decided to publish an agility news article at the end of each month. Here's what I've been commenting on since the last news article…
It's Puppy Day!
16 Sep 2011
It isn't happening as I had planned it, but today is the day! For over a year I've been researching breeders, admiring local dogs, asking…
My Agility Handling and Training Philosophy
27 Feb 2011
While preparing for my agility handling seminars I've been trying to "codify" my thoughts on handling and training. When I give a seminar I…
Easiest/Most Difficult Dogs to Train
20 Mar 2010
I try hard to live up to Suzanne's belief that we should answer yes to "would you treat someone you love that way?" when it comes to the…
Team Small Dog: Agility, Make It Fun
12 Nov 2009
Laura at Team Small Dog has just written a great post titled "Thinking different to make a change" . I think it is required reading for all…
Suzanne Clothier on the Passing of Otter
07 Aug 2009
Suzanne Clothier Blog
27 Feb 2009
I have nothing but raves for Suzanne who always challenges us to bring all of ourselves to our relationships with our dogs. She deeply…
Jackpot Rewards
05 Sep 2008
The term "jackpot" usually refers to giving a dog a really big reward, often a large number of treats, all at once. Most trainers focus on…
Can You Name This Agility Game?
24 Apr 2008
I was at a Suzanne Clothier seminar in CT this last weekend and was speaking about agility with dog behaviorist and researcher Dr. Rudy de…
Animal Anatomy Book
11 Oct 2007
Like all performance dog parents, every now and then I need to identify one of our dog's bones, ligaments and/or muscles. With some help I…
Luring, Bribing and Rewarding
27 Nov 2006
Trainers and students often bandy about the terms: luring, bribing, and rewarding. Suzanne Clothier has a good article on her website…
Thoughts On Choosing Seminar Presenters
22 Oct 2006
Meet Meeker!
14 May 2006
Yep, that's right, Steve finally has his very own dog. For over ten years I have been fortunate enough to train and play with Nancy's Mr…
Suzanne Clothier - Trainers' Seminar
12 Apr 2006
I attended a Suzanne Clothier seminar this past weekend at Nancy Reyes' For Your Canine facility in Schiller Park, IL. It was a three…