In this last episode of our second season, we explore the remarkable journey of Beth MacLeod, a devoted dog lover and professional trainer living just outside Boston, United States.  With a lifelong passion for dogs, Beth shares how a single book transformed her approach to dog training in the late '90s, leading to a career dedicated to enhancing the bond between dogs and their people. "What I thought a dog was, became something totally different." Since then, Beth MacLeod has been devoted to changing people's perspectives. She serves as the Director of Training and Behavior at a local ..read more

In this heartwarming episode, we journey into the life of Georgia Denham, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother living on the scenic Gold Coast in Southeast Queensland, Australia.  Georgia's story is a celebration of lifelong passions, representing her deep-rooted love for her Border Collies and the art of dance. Having grown up surrounded by family dogs, it was the past 25 years that truly deepened her commitment to her dogs, embarking on a rewarding path of discovery and mutual growth with them. Georgia, a self-described perfectionist, approaches life with full dedication, whether i ..read more

In this engaging episode, we explore the energetic world of Barb Davis, a celebrated dog agility champion from West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. With an impressive resume that includes being a 9-time National Champion and a 10-time World team member, Barb's journey in the world of dog agility is truly inspiring! Her lifelong passion for dogs began in her childhood with Terriers and Shelties in conformation and obedience competitions. However, the exciting world of agility truly captured her heart. Barb's household is a lively blend of agility champions, including two Shelties, a Bord ..read more

In this inspiring episode, we chatted with an agility enthusiast, Julie Fleetham, from Minnesota, United States. With over 20 years in the sport, Julie shares insights from her life with her two dogs, a Dachshund and a Dachshund mix.  She highlights how these energetic dogs have kept her young and active, enriching her life with laughter and excitement. Life with a Dachshund is always exciting! ?  Listen in as Julie shares her agility journey, which covers the challenges and learnings of training small-sized dogs, the joy of competing with her best dog so far, and the simple pleasu ..read more

In this delightful episode, we travel to sunny Australia, where our guest, Glenys Atkins, a long-time dog enthusiast, lives with her supportive family and two miniature poodles, Coco and Chevy. Glenys is retired and has even undergone hip replacement surgery, but that doesn’t stop her from being active. What is unique about her story is that she started agility at the age of 67 - so age is definitely not a barrier to starting this great activity! She also explains her thoughts behind her statement: “Agility is not just a sport for young people. It’s a sport that older people can do successfull ..read more

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Nelisia van Dyk, a passionate dog lover and agility enthusiast from East London, South Africa. Living on a farm with her husband, son, 15 Border Collies, and 3 Papillions, Nelisia's life is a true testament to her love for animals. Growing up surrounded by farm animals, Nelisia always had a natural connection with dogs. Her journey with agility began with her deep admiration for the athletic abilities of dogs and their remarkable intuition in reading human behaviors. She shares how agility training and the OneMind Dogs community transfor ..read more

In this special episode of our podcast, we're excited to introduce a genuinely exciting guest from the United States, Linda Randall! Originally from the east coast of Connecticut and now living in Ohio, Linda represents a spirit of curiosity that has guided her diverse life experiences. With a background rich in cultural immersion, from growing up in a Russian-speaking community to teaching English in Nigeria, the journey is as unique as it is inspiring. A passionate advocate for understanding behavior in both people and animals, Linda shares her life with six energetic border collies. Her lov ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Catie Williams, a talented dog agility trainer from the United States. Catie started doing agility in 1999 and has taught dog agility since 2002. Before working with dogs, she had an equally exciting career producing radio and TV commercials. Catie and her dogs have won lots of agility championships. She's been a top competitor in many big competitions, like the AKC Agility National Championship and the USDAA Cynosport World Games. Now she is facing a new phase in her training as one of her dogs is going deaf. For those who are not aware, OneMind Dogs was founded ..read more

In this episode, we chat with a special guest from Minnesota, OneMind Dogs Coach Beth Hostetter. Beth has taken an impressive journey with dogs and educating herself and others. She has experience with multiple different kinds of dogs, and currently, she runs agility with her Shleties and Bearded Collie. We start the episode by going straight to the deep end as Beth shares her remarkable life-changing moment in her dog training journey! Me (Noora) and my direct (and very Finnish) feedback has something to do with it… As a handler, Beth loves seeing how focusing on Connection has made a diffe ..read more

Join the episode with Tricia Myburgh, a dedicated dog agility enthusiast, as she shares her unique journey from Zambia to the wilds of Mpumalanga, South Africa. Born with a deep connection to nature, Trish's life is a fascinating blend of a strong affinity for animals and an adventurous spirit.  In this episode, Tricia opens up about her challenges and highlights with her dogs and shares her experience of learning more about the dog’s perspective. Her engaging storytelling will captivate and excite you, drawing you into her interesting life! Learning more about dogs and agility in South ..read more