Happy Thanksgiving! Here in the USA, this time of year is often referred to as the season of remembrance.  Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season helps to remind us to be thankful for the things we have, be mindful of the many who go without and to send positive thoughts to those who cannot be with

November 27, 2013
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Let’s Pardon Some Turkeys

Getting great video feedback starts with submission of a great video! The following tips will help your long distance instructor give you the best feedback possible, whether that instructor is me, another instructor in my online classroom, or an instructor in another online classroom. Let’s get started! Dress Appropriately It may seem strange that you’d

September 20, 2013
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Getting great feedback as a participant

There are a lot of online classrooms springing up here and there, and I think it will be interesting to see how they evolve over time.  Some seem to provide little to no personal feedback at all, and instead simply drip scripted content to the user over time. Others, like mine, really are the online

September 6, 2013
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What Makes A Good Coach?

In my day to day life, do I view struggle as a sign of weakness? Or, do I view struggle as a challenge, as an opportunity for growth? In my day to day interactions with my dogs, how to I react when I bump up against something I don’t know, don’t understand, or struggle with?

November 13, 2012
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Why Struggling is Key

Juno had her big Novice Debut this weekend! She’s almost certainly had the least preparation and training of any of my dogs to date, given my busy travel schedule and focus on Solar and Jester, but nevertheless, she did great. I’ve been waiting for her debut for some time, not only because running a Novice

May 2, 2011
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Thoughts On Handling The Novice Dog