Tips, Articles, & Thoughts From Dog Agility Coach And Competitor Daisy Peel
Everything we do with our dogs ripples through layers of learning that go beyond what we typically discuss. Classical conditioning isn’t just something that happens during specific training exercises – it’s happening all the time, influencing how our dogs respond to cues, environments, and even to us as handlers.
Daisy Peel and her Border Collie Dude are heading to Sweden to represent Team USA at the 2025 AKC Agility World Championships. From office buddy to world team dog, this is the story of how a busy, goofy puppy became a legacy in motion.
What do tulip bulbs, rodent snacks, and dog training have in common? A reminder that what you plant now takes time to bloom—plus a look inside the Vida Vlog foundation series.
A chance encounter with a monk on a plane leads to unexpected thoughts about mindfulness, distraction, and giving ourselves grace. Even monks scroll sometimes — and maybe that’s okay.
A few unexpected moments during a flight home—featuring a powerlifter, a handwritten postcard, and a halftime show host—reminded me just how much connection still matters, in agility and in life.
At first, you’re looking up at others, convinced they’re in a league of their own. But if you stick with it long enough, you realize you’ve gone from admiring to belonging.