The Beauty of Small Things

Big things on my mind. Big projects that have occupied me for years (almost a decade). Big projects unfolding. Trying…

Consistency and Change

2022 is a summer full of changes, some anticipated, some surprising. As I work to keep my balance and to…

The Slice is Right! webinar- Rescheduled date

Why are thin slices so important in humane training? The LIMA principle urges us to work with animals in a way that avoid pressuring them, respects their individual timetable and capacities, and builds success. Thin slices help build the confidence that comes with repeated success, a wonderful gift for any dog – and for any handler. This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to tell if the slice is right — and why it matters.

Springing, Freshening

In the lexicon of farmers who spend their days with cattle, there are poetic descriptions. A first time mother-to-be is…

The Stonecutter’s Work

A woman showed up at one of my seminars and literally spent most of the first day arguing with me…

Weeds

“I wish there were no weeds in our garden!” But as I plucked the offending plants, I realized that my…