Tips, Articles, & Thoughts From Dog Agility Coach And Competitor Daisy Peel
Apprehension isn’t fear—it’s learned clarity. Here’s how a decades-old habit of wearing shoes reveals the kind of confidence we want to build in our dogs.
Ever buckle your seatbelt just to shut up that annoying buzzer? That’s not fear—it’s smart, learned behavior. And it’s the same kind of resilience we want to teach our dogs.
Your markers aren’t just about timing—they’re a tool for insulation, communication, and clarity under pressure. In this post, I break down how precise use of markers can stabilize performance and strengthen verbal discrimination.
When a cue starts to predict more than just a behavior—like the thrill of an agility run—it can interfere with performance in subtle (and frustrating) ways. This post dives into how to protect your cues from getting emotionally hijacked.
Dog agility isn’t just about speed—it’s a lightning-fast conversation between you and your dog. Learn the Loop of Training (cue, observe, evaluate, respond) to give clearer feedback, improve performance, and build confidence. Watch the video and get more free agility training at theagilitychallenge.com/free-training.
Some cues don’t just trigger behavior—they trigger emotion. In this post, I explore Pavlovian interference, slow sits at the start line, and what my bladder has to say about classical conditioning.