Tips, Articles, & Thoughts From Dog Agility Coach And Competitor Daisy Peel
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.
Sometimes, the smallest shift in mindset or the tiniest change in a skill can make you feel like you just unlocked a new level.
How often do you watch someone at a trial and wonder, How do they get those start lines? How is their dog so engaged? Why do they do that warm-up? And then… do nothing?