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Exciting news! Jelly Bean is officially on Team
USA for WAO 2022 (Biathlon & Pentathlon) and Popeye is alternate! They both did so amazing at the US Open this year. I am very proud of them ❤️❤️❤️ Off to the Netherlands in May 2022 🎉🎉🎉
#worldteam #teamusa #waoagility #dogagility #agilitydogs #justgettingstarted
4 days ago
Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving I thought I’d share my next project with you all…
I’m going to start tracking gratitude and achievement with a journal. Each day (starting tomorrow) I am writing 3 things I am grateful for and 3 things I was able to accomplish.
Why?
Because I have a never settle, always set new goals personality. Yes, that’s a good thing, because it leads to things like podiums with three different dogs, but it can also lead to lack of recognition. And that’s important too.
It’s important to acknowledge that my terrier went from slow starts, to speedy right from the release. And so much more.
Anyway, I hope you all have a great holiday and join me in daily thanks and acknowledgement of achievement ❤️
P.S. yes, I will occasionally share my journal with you all. Because I appreciate you supporting me and my dogs on our journey toward greatness ❤️
Photo by @1tdcpet from the 2021 UKI US Open
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#thankfullness #achiever #journalprompts #dogagilitytraining #mindsetofgreatness
2 weeks ago
I know, I know…I bought 15 videos of my dogs from the US Open and I’ve only posted one 😓
Soooo, before I go into my explanation, here’s an awesome photo captured by @1tdcpet from the event 😍
Anyway…for those who didn’t already know…I went from the US Open to Universal Studios to Myrtle Beach (yes, all back to back). So I officially got home late last night. And I’ve been doing unpacking, gym, lessons, and real estate since then 😂
And, well, my internet at home still sucks 😓
Anyway, this is my quick apology post after the gym today (using their WiFi). I have my photo shoot tomorrow AM in Charlotte then the gym and I 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓂𝒾𝓈𝑒 to post more after that!
2 weeks ago
🏆 2021 US Open Podium Pics 🏆
Four dogs in Four Finals & FOUR podiums
🥈Popeye 24”
2021 US Open Biathlon Finals SILVER
🥈Jelly Bean 8”
2021 US Open Biathlon Finals SILVER
🥉Porky Pig 8”
2021 US Open Biathlon Finals BRONZE
🥈Jelly Bean 8”
2021 US Open Masters Series Finals SILVER
Maebee 20” earned 16th in the Speedstakes Finals out of 48 dogs (and over 200 dogs in Round 1 to earn her way into Finals)! Amazing considering it’s her FIRST National event and only her fifth ever trial (she’s still Novice in AKC 😂)
Oh, and Popeye ended up 5th overall in WAO Team standings and only .03 seconds off the win-on spot. And Jelly Bean ended up 3rd overall in WAO Team standings!
Videos still to come. But not all at once, because I got excited and maybe bought a lot 😬
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#agilitydog #ukiusopen2021 #dogagility #dogagilitylovers #dogtraining #agilitydogs #goalgetters
3 weeks ago
Official group photo for the UKI US Open weekend!
We have our favorite treats, toys, agility shoes, harnesses, and even my @hurtta.america trainer’s vest so I can easily pocket everything, unzip, and leave it ringside 😂
Looking forward to a bunch of fun, challenging runs.
Let me know if you have any questions about the event (or even just want to send some luck my way) 😜
Top Row (left to right):
Maebee (Speedstakes only)
Popeye (Speedstakes, Nationals, Biathlon, Masters Series, & Games)
Gir (Speedstakes only)
Bottom Row (left to right):
Porky Pig (Speedstakes, Nationals, Biathlon, & Masters Series)
Jelly Bean (Speedstakes, Nationals, Biathlon, Masters Series, & Games)
#ukiagility #ukiusopen #agilitydogs #dogagilitylovers
4 weeks ago
Tiny *woo* for attention 😜 (Don’t worry, we were parked)…so what do I want attention for?
Well, as you all know, I’m self employed. I teach dog agility and work as a Realtor in North Carolina.
The holidays are quickly approaching so I want to honor my friends who are self-employed/run their own business! I know my community is diverse and full of other entrepreneurs.
Sooo…post a link to your website below without a description - just the link, it speaks for itself (or tag your business’ social media).
Anyone who follows me can see it and visit your site/social.
Let's support each other. #smallbusinesschallenge
(And I will add - if you have a site that’s good for holiday season gift-giving, ESPECIALLY post your link!)
4 weeks ago
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.”
~ Napoleon Hill
Gir’s and my first official trial photo ❤️ And his first Open Jumpers with Weaves qualifying run.
I’d be lying to you all if I didn’t admit that this dog and I have had (and still have) our struggles.
He was a fearful puppy, so first we had to address that. Thankfully, he now thinks the world is full of amazing strange things instead of scary things.
He is both a soft agility dog and a do-er (not a thinker), at the same time. Which means I have to be careful about showing him my frustration and be aware of how I’m approaching his training failures in order to make progress instead of causing him stress.
Thankfully, I have a great coach who reminds me of his potential. Who either pushes me to work through our failures or take a break depending on what I, as his teammate, need to enhance our team.
She reminds me to run the course the way I train. To take risks. To embrace failure.
My coach pushes me to work 𝒷𝑒𝓎𝑜𝓃𝒹 my comfort zone. Because it is 𝓉𝒷𝑒𝓇𝑒 that we find our true 𝓅𝑜𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶𝓁.
Find a coach who sees the potential in you and your dog even when you don’t see it yourself. Find the coach who helps you 𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓈𝓉𝓇𝓊𝑔𝑔𝓁𝑒𝓈 so that you can 𝓉𝓊𝓇𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝓉𝓇𝑒𝓃𝑔𝓉𝒽𝓈.
But most of all, find the coach who will continue to help you find your 𝒹𝑒𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓂𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 to always believe in your team’s potential and 𝒸𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓃𝓊𝑒 𝓅𝓊𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓎𝑜𝓊 to do harder things until you also realize what you are capable of ❤️
Thanks @jubieagility / @clubdoggie
#dogagilitytraining #dogagility #agilitytraining #agilitydog #agilitycompetition
1 month ago
“Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.”
~ Mike Singletary
Whenever someone comments on how it is that I can leave a run that 𝒹𝒾𝒹𝓃'𝓉 go to plan with a smile still on my face, it’s easy for me to answer…”because we get to try again”.
Sure, that run is over. I failed. Either my handling plan or my training didn’t pass the test.
But the game is just getting started.
My 𝒻𝒶𝒾𝓁𝓊𝓇𝑒 gives me the opportunity to find weaknesses and turn them into strengths.
I’m not going to lie. I didn’t always have this attitude. The first time I made a mistake in Finals at Nationals I cried. My poor dog couldn’t figure out what had made me so upset. And rather than being so incredibly proud of being a Finalist, instead of creating a plan of attack to come back better next year, instead of being a 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝓈𝓅𝑜𝓇𝓉…I found some place I could be by myself and cried.
And you know what? That is the only time I truly feel like I 𝒻𝒶𝒾𝓁𝑒𝒹.
But, in the end, it did teach me something. So, it comes full circle back to: we never truly fail as long as we learn.
And keep trying. Always keep 𝓉𝓇𝓎𝒾𝓃𝑔. Because we are 𝓈𝑜 𝓁𝓊𝒸𝓀𝓎 that we get to play this game with our dogs ❤️
#dogagility #keeptrying #failureispartofsuccess #agilitytraining
2 months ago
Team Popeye, Jelly Bean, and Porky Pig fundraiser Bully Sticks are ready!!!
Extra THICK, 10-12”, locally sourced, no preservatives or additives. I order these, hand cut them, and dry them.
Donation Request:
1 Bully Stick - $9
6 Bully Sticks - $48 ($8ea)
12 Bully Sticks - $84 ($7ea) PLUS FREE SHIPPING with this quantity
Bully Sticks are low in fat, low in cholesterol, and high in protein! They’re a natural source of taurine, and actually a delicacy in some parts of the world 😳
Because I make these Bully Sticks with NO additives or preservatives, I recommend you give them to your dogs right away and/or store them in the refrigerator for up to two months or the freezer for up to six months.
Let me know if you have any questions or would like to support this fundraiser! Thank you!
P.S. adorable photo provided by Finley (one of Popeye’s puppies) ❤️
2 months ago
Team Popeye, Jelly Bean, and Porky Pig fundraiser Bully Sticks are ready!!!
Extra THICK, 10-12”, locally sourced, no preservatives or additives. I order these, hand cut them, and dry them.
Donation Request:
1 Bully Stick - $9
6 Bully Sticks - $48 ($8ea)
12 Bully Sticks - $84 ($7ea) PLUS FREE SHIPPING with this quantity
Bully Sticks are low in fat, low in cholesterol, and high in protein! They’re a natural source of taurine, and actually a delicacy in some parts of the world 😳
Because I make these Bully Sticks with NO additives or preservatives, I recommend you give them to your dogs right away and/or store them in the refrigerator for up to two months or the freezer for up to six months.
Let me know if you have any questions or would like to support this fundraiser! Thank you!
2 months ago
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