K9 World

03/08/2025

02/08/2025

Spending my last day in beautiful Savannah

02/08/2025

Continuing on this second leg of my journey, I want to take a moment to recognize and give a heartfelt shoutout to the —especially Jason Purgason and Marlene Ruiz—for organizing such an outstanding conference. The speaker lineup was world-class, the energy was grounded, and the vision was clear. I was deeply moved during the Gala Dinner, where flags from different countries were displayed on stage—including my country’s flag. That small but powerful gesture carried deep meaning. It reflected a level of respect and humility that, truthfully, feels rare in the part of the world and industry I come from.

Another unexpected honour—I was recognised as an IACP Ambassador. To be acknowledged in that way, among some of the most skilled and respected professionals in the industry, was both humbling and empowering. It’s a reminder of the responsibility we carry, and the standard we must uphold—not just in skill, but in integrity.

This conference also gave me the chance to reconnect with old friends and to finally meet many trainers I’ve long admired. One of the most meaningful reunions was with Robin MacFarlane—my trainer, my mentor, and someone who has not only shaped my instrumental applied knowledge in training but also deeply influenced my perspective in life. Her guidance goes beyond technique; it touches on values, clarity, and how we show up as humans. I also met many new faces, forming genuine connections built on shared principles and mutual respect.

What stood out most wasn’t a specific tool or technique. In fact, none of the speakers fixated on tools or equipment—because that’s never been the point. The conversation has evolved. The focus is now where it truly matters: on us—as humans. On our willingness to put aside egos, preferences, and divisions to have open, honest, humble dialogue. To collaborate. To build relationships—not just between trainers, but between humans and dogs.
This journey, this conference, reminded me that the mission is bigger than obedience or behavior modification. It’s about nurturing the human-dog bond, and doing so on a global scale—with intention, wisdom, and respect.

Now off to the final leg.

01/08/2025

so very honoured to received this scholarship award and was pleasantly surprised to be recognised as an IACP Ambassador(iacpdogs.org)

I took a picture of the stage, that IACP has all the flags of International Attendee's where they're from

I appreciated it as it shows respect and humility 🙏🏻

31/07/2025

IACP Conference day 3 !
so excited to be here from Singapore to be meeting the Fabtablous !!

31/07/2025

such wonderful day 2 at the IACP conference!
All the scholarship winners were pleasantly surprised that we each were presented the latest Dogtra collar !
Many thanks and appreciated

30/07/2025

Sharing from a pet owner, it seems that, there is some scaremongering issues in the pet community.

It is unfortunate that No one bother to ask the pet community, pet owners themselves for any feedback of their experiences.

We want and hope inclusiveness, open-mindedness, objectivity.
Stand up, Rise up.

29/07/2025

1st day of conference!

27/07/2025

Today marks the start of the second leg of my 3-part journey across the United States.
I’m en route to the IACP Conference in Savannah, Georgia—as an International Honoree. Last week, I was in Sierra Vista, Arizona, at MovementMarkers Ranch, a place that has long held a special place in my heart.

Every day there felt like a gift. A much-needed reset.
Twenty years ago, I first experienced the powerful energy of the mountains—and I was reminded again this past week. The simplicity of life, the grounding energy, the clarity that comes with stillness and space.

Waking up around 5 a.m. every morning to catch the first light—what a privilege.
I felt deeply embraced by the land—by Mother Earth herself. The mountains, the sunrises, the silence… it reawakened something in me. It reminded me what attunement feels like. My awareness sharpened. My intuitiveness, proprioception, and understanding of handler-dog synchronicity—all recharged.

I went back to basics—letting nature guide me. Walking the trails, I allowed myself to move freely with the environment, feeling every bit of energy flowing through the landscape, the dogs, and the people around me.

Dog training—and human connection—is about relationship building. It's about shared presence.
It’s about being attuned to each other.
It’s about being aware of your surroundings and your effect within them.
It’s about being intuitive to your relationship—not just with your dog, but with yourself and the world around you.

We need to get out there and see again.
To feel with fresh eyes.
To observe with objectivity, not assumptions.
To act with inclusiveness, not ideology.
Because the truth is—many people today are lacking attunement. They are not present. Not listening. Not feeling.

Instead, they get caught in preferences, dogmas, and fixed views.
But dogs don’t care about our ideologies.
They care about needs being met. Simplicity. Stability.
Humans, on the other hand, complicate things.

We are the ones who assign value and meaning to tools. But tools are neutral.
They are not living beings—they are objects.
Clickers, target sticks, whistles, flat collars, slip leads, prong collars, remote collars—they’re all just tools.

10/05/2025

I've been using as one of my training aids since 2004, love their creativity and innovative

14/02/2024

How is it when a trainer claims to be a “behaviorist” than a trainer ?
I asked her how she felt that the 2 were different since the purpose of training a dog is to influence and change behavior.