by Andrea Harrison | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is a good partnership? Partnerships come in many forms! A good partnership is one when each member brings strengths to the team. Each individual knows their role and fills it well. There is clarity and pleasure in working together. A sense of accomplishment or...
by Andrea Harrison | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
I will be clumsy here – forgive me, please. It’s been a long time since I have formally put into practice some of the training I received in this field many decades ago. My diversity and inclusion trainer persona has been expressed in course writing and...
by Andrea Harrison | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Wondering how to break a bad habit? Mull over this … like so much else in life bad habits are often a loop. Loopy training is a big thing in positive dog training circles at the moment. It probably is in all circles but I tend to hang out in positive places. I...
by Andrea Harrison | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
There’s a Taoist story of a farmer whose horse inexplicably ran away. His neighbours said, “What bad luck!” to which he replied, “Perhaps.” The next day, the horse returned, bringing with it a wild horse. The farmer’s son tried to ride it, fell, and broke his leg....
by Andrea Harrison | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
For those of us in animal sports, this looks like it’s going to be a rough season. Delays, cancellations and so much uncertainty. We are missing opportunities to show off our skills and win ribbons and prizes and have the work and effort we’ve made lauded...
by Andrea Harrison | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Can you believe another decade has come to an end? I can’t. Yet here it is. Onwards. Upwards. Don’t get too tangled up in expectations but set yourself up for success. Here are a few points to ponder as we wish this decade goodbye! 1. To make the very most...
