01/06/2026
The other day, someone asked me what my greatest achievement is.
It made me stop and think. Of course, the titles, trophies, ribbons, and rosettes that my dogs and I have won over the years have been incredibly special, but that isn’t what came to mind first.
My greatest achievement is seeing progress.
Watching a weakness become a strength. Seeing a dog go from finding something difficult or confusing to understanding it and performing it with confidence.
Things don’t always go to plan, and training is never a straight line, but helping a dog work through a challenge and come out the other side is what gives me the most satisfaction.
In this reel, you’ll see Skedaddle competing at the FCI World Championships in 2025, followed by a recent training session. A year ago, I wouldn’t have been confident he’d understand that weave entry consistently—it was probably our weakest skill. But in the slow-motion clip, you can actually see him thinking about his entry and making the correct decision.
Moments like that make all the training worthwhile.
I love seeing dogs receive the support, understanding, and training they need as individuals. Success looks different for every dog, and my goal is always to help them build confidence and understanding along the way.
There will always be skills that need maintaining and areas that need polishing, but knowing I’ve put the work in to help my dogs understand what I’m asking of them is something I’m incredibly proud of. 😊
