KB Agility and Dog Training

06/01/2024

Massive Congratulations to Academy members Verity and Pickett, who have got 2024 off to a flying start! 2nd place on a tricky course at todays show AND enough points for their Agility Warrant Bronze 🥳. WELL DONE 👏.

06/01/2024

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04/01/2024

Fancy spending 10 mins with me on Tuesday night for some FREE training?

This will be on my Instagram page, so make sure you follow me if you don't already.

Handler mindset is a HUGE passion of mine and something I have plenty of experience with, so come and spend 10 mins with me to see if I can help you with yours 🙂🩷🧩

03/01/2024

What level is right for you?➡️🧩

If you'd like more information on what we do in the Academy, check out my pinned post 🧩🩷🩵.

Comment JIGSAW or pop me a DM to have a chat to see how the Academy can help your team to succeed 🏆.

03/01/2024

📧 If you are in the Academy then keep an eye on your inbox later today as I will be emailing out what's new this month, how to book 1:1's etc. 📧

03/01/2024

Are you over on Instagram?

This year I'm going to be doing regular lives over there, full of training and handler mindset tips to help you at whatever stage you are at with your training.

Hit the link below so you don't miss out 👩‍💻🩷🧩.

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02/01/2024

What do we do in the Academy 🤔➡️

I am super passionate about putting ALL the pieces in place to help both you and your agility dog to succeed.

The Academy is different to most memberships as I combine my dog behaviour knowledge with the agility skills and handler mindset.

The Quest For Success Academy puts ALL the pieces in place to enable you to succeed 🏆 🧩.

02/01/2024

This morning, we ticked off one of this years goals ✅️ ...

Well, technically, it was achieved over Christmas, but we won't split hairs 😆 ..

🩵Quest hadn't been confident on AstroTurf previously, so one of my 2024 goals was to change that to enable us to not only train on astro, but there are lots of compitions held on AstroTurf that are local to us, so getting him confident on this surface opens up more opportunities to train and compete.

👌Over Christmas and this morning, we've done 2 training sessions where he has been fantastic, really confident, focused, excited, and loving training on astro 👌 🌟 .

✅️Taking things at a pace that is right for your dog is crucial when it comes to agility. Far too many agility dogs get overwelmed because the handler has gone at a pace that suits their goals rather than at a pace that suits their dogs' needs.

🫶Now, just because we've had 2 successful training sessions doesn't mean I will be rushing him into the astro ring, but it does mean that we can do more training where I can train in my socks 😉, and that at some point this year we'll be competing on asto too 😀 🙌.

🧩If you'd like to know how I've helped Quest to put all these pieces in place, all my training is filmed and goes into my online Academy, along with the behavioural knowledge of why we do what we do, and why it works!

👀 Keep your eyes peeled later as I will be sharing more information of what else we do in the Academy.

01/01/2024

Hello 2024! ➡️

The first page of a blank book ....

❌️As we go into the new year, don't make lots of resolutions if you are unlikely to keep them up past the end of January....

✔️Aim to just get 1% better at something each day!

🚀What you do in your everyday life with your agility dog will play a key role in how successful you are this year, make this year the year where you REALLY understand their needs, emotions and how they learn - I guarantee this will bring you more success than just drilling skills.

😕This year will bring you both success and failure. There will be good times and bad, and all of that is normal...

🔑The key lies in how you handle both the good times and the bad...

🏆Remember, rosettes and trophies are nice, but true success is defined in the relationship you have with the team member you couldn't do this without 🐕 🩷.

🧩🧩My Academy is open for handlers who want to build a fantastic relationship, understand their agility dogs, and work on their own mindset and team skills to get consistent success in 2024.🧩🧩

#2024

31/12/2023

2023 Little Questy 🚀....

We only started competing at the end of August 2023.

We have entered just 10 shows, Anysize classes, Steeplechase, and then Jumping classes when I knew he was ready for weaves in the ring.

At those 10 shows, we have had:

🏆x 9 - 1st places.
🥈x 4 - 2nd places.
🥉x 1 - 3rd place.

🎉 Qualified for the UKA (Agility For All) Grand Finals 🎉
🎊 Qualified for the Dig It Steeplechase Finals 🎊

Not rushing this boy has been the best decision I've ever made. His confidence has grown and grown, and I know he's got even more to give in 2024.

I'm loving the journey we are on together and can't wait for more adventures in 2024 🩷🩵🧩🧩🧩.

31/12/2023

Mr Flashy Pants 🖤🖤🖤....

2023, the year you also hung up your time in the ring.

Wow, this dog has given me so much more than you see in the picture🏆.

Intermediate height, against the fast collies, you got me to Grade 7 first. Mr Consistent, you would mostly go clear, and you did everything you could to please me in the ring. The number of rosettes you have is a testament to the fantastic dog that you are! You were my comfy slippers when competing.

You won the Gundog league in 2021 along with many other accomplishments.

However, you started your journey like many other spaniels, getting distracted, leaving the ring to flush or chase birds 🤦‍♀️, but with the right training, we left those skills until you weren't on that start line!

Going up the grades as fast as you did was actually the start of what ended your competition career. You didn't like the pressure of the twisty, more complex courses, and although you still went clear, you would slow down as you never wanted to get it wrong.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and knowing what I know now, I would have actually held you back to help with your confidence and maybe you'd have enjoyed the game more than you did in the latter part of your career, and maybe we'd have carried on a little longer 🤷‍♀️, but unlike Milo, you don't miss agility all that much. You're more than happy to do whatever as long as it's by my side 🥰🖤.

A fantastic demo dog for the business, coming to many a workshop and lesson to demonstrate the training, and still helping me out in my 1:1 training sessions, allowing dogs to work around you as a distraction.

Here is to a 2024 filled with everything you love 🖤.

31/12/2023

2023 The year we hung up our competition boots!

I couldn't end the year without mentioning my other dogs! First up, Milo 🧡...

If a song could sum up our journey perfectly, this would be it!!

Milo - The Dog That Gave Me It All (book plug there 😉)

Retiring you was probably the hardest decision I've had to make. We started this crazy journey because of you! I blame you for it all 😆. So saying goodbye to something you loved and that was 'our game' felt sad.

Ground Zero To Grade 7 (Podcast plug 😉) You are the one that took me through those bottom grades and made me become a better handler, but not only that, to have an appreciation for dog behaviour, not just the agility skills! 🧩.

The ride has been emotional, full of ups and downs, but despite it all, we came through with what was right for us! Grade 7 was the goal, and we did it!! Despite all the setbacks, onlookers, criticisms, etc.

Not only that, but we built a business that has trained thousands of other dogs in a wide range of subjects!

You pushed me to learn more, do more, and most importantly to never give up, ignore naysayers, and face your fears!!

If only people were as kind as dogs, the world would be a much better place 🧡.

Here is to another year of you getting older 😢, but we will enjoy every second we get to be together filled with new adventures.

*the song is 'this is me' as it doesn't play on FB 🤷‍♀️, head over to insta for the full affect 😆

#2023

28/12/2023

Please share in the hope this beautiful dog can find a home 🤞😢.

‼️‼️❤️ROBBIE IS NOW SAFE❤️‼️‼️
Thank you everybody for your support and help in trying to find him a new home, it’s been a worrying, stressful time, as it is is for many people up and down the country!

Time is running out for Robbie!

Robbie has just 4 DAYS LEFT, to find a home and be saved, as after 31st Dec we won’t be able to rehome him, due to the law on XL Bullies.

- 2-3yrs old.
- Castrated Male
- vaccinated & microchipped.
- 21” to the withers approx
- 35KG approx.
- Muzzle trained.
- Very friendly/cuddly.. but can be shy with new people initially.
- Never shown people aggression
- Children 10yrs +
- Not well socialised with dogs, would be better as the only dog (potentially could live with a large female)
- Not cat/small animal friendly.
- Strong to walk, but harness and halti trained.
- Some separation anxiety, but has been crated before.

We are trying desperately to save this boy! Please share far and wide! Advice will be given to any potential adopters, and the charity will cover the exemption fee… but he will also need to be insured etc.

ENQUIRY FORM - https://ashbourneanimalwelfare.org/dog-adoption-enquiry-form-2/

Viewings will NEED to be this week, before Sunday.

🙏🏻 we need a miracle! 🙏🏻

Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6.

22/12/2023

Next up for the Academy members' 2023 thoughts is Katy and Luna.

When I first started helping this team, Luna was really struggling in her agility group classes, and neither Katy or Luna were enjoying agility that much as all the little pieces Luna needed were not yet in place.

Through the Academy and some one to one sessions, I have watched this team flourish. Katy has always been an active member, attending the lives, utilising the resources in the Vault, completing accountability tasks, posting videos, and asking questions when needed.

Watching them progress through their training, seeing the relationship grow, enabling them to enjoy agility again, and for them to be in a group working around other dogs just enjoying the game together is what the Academy is all about!

I'm really looking forward to see them progress even more in 2024! Well done! ✨️.

22/12/2023

If you've enquired about the NEW Academy Level Up's, keep an eye on your inbox this morning as I will be sending you all the information you need 😀🧩🩷.

21/12/2023

Next up with my academy members 2023 thoughts are Verity and Pickett

I've loved watching this partnership go from strength to strength in 2023.

Verity is an active member of the Academy, attending lives, getting involved with the accountability posts, and implementing whatever homework I set, and the results are clear to see.

I really enjoy coaching this team and am really excited to see them progress even more 2024 ✨️.

20/12/2023

👌100% this! The one thing I don't like about agility is comparison, and yes, it comes with the territory of a competitive sport. BUT, while a little healthy competition is good for motivation, comparing yourself with others in a negative way or taking onboard onlookers' opinions is not!

🩷I like to feel I know a fair bit about mental health struggles when it comes to agility, and if you've read my book, you'll know why.

🤯Agility can be challenging, disheartening, and heartbreaking, but also empowering, motivating, and inspirational all at the same time. I've certainly felt all those emotions this year!

💪You ride the waves of emotion when training any sports dog, but remember, your journey is just that, YOUR journey!

😳I'm definitely 'behind' with Quest's journey if you compare it to other handlers with dog's younger than him, however there are also handlers with dogs older than him that are less advanced, and that is fine!!

🧩I know our journey is going at exactly the right pace for us, and I'm super grateful that I get to share it in my academy. Just like both my other dogs have helped hundreds of handlers to learn, Quest's is playing his part in educating academy members about ALL the little pieces that go into this big game of agility we play.

🫶So while you will see me post our small number of rosettes and successes in the next week or so, don't worry if you have spent this year doing what is right for you, we have spent the year doing exactly the same - and that is exactly the way it should be!

🌟Keep doing you in 2024, and you will get all the results you desire 🩷.
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20/12/2023

Next up, we have 's other dog, Kane.

Kane has progressed so much this year with his skills, and I can't wait to see him in the ring in 2024.

Ali has worked so hard to understand Kane's needs and that hard work has paid off as their relationship and teamwork skills are so connected on course.

Having a fast dog like Kane isn't easy when you are a learning agility as a handler, but Ali has learned to adapt the training to suit Kane's speed, and Kane is now so connected and confident in training.

Keep up the good work. Here's to getting in that ring in 2024 💪🧩🩷.

20/12/2023

Today, I asked Academy members to share their thoughts from 2023. I will be sharing what they said in a few posts this week before I break for Christmas.

First up is with Axel 🩷.

I've loved watching this partnership grow and develop, and I know 2024 will be a fab year for them.

We started with games training and mixed in skills training when it was age appropriate for Axel.

Training multiple dogs in agility can be tricky as each dog has their own needs, and timing for each dog can be so different. I've loved coaching Ali with this, and as a handler, she has taken to running two dogs with ease.

Ali is an active member of the Academy, attending lives and interacting with the Facebook group. All the learning and hard work she has put in has paid off 👏.

Well done. I'm looking forward to teaching you both more both online and in person in 2024 🩷🧩.

15/12/2023

😍Today I met the totally gorgeous Phoenix to start her in person one to one training sessions 🥰.

Phoenix and her owner Laura are Academy members, and I'm so excited to introduce them to all the games, and when it is age appropriate, some agility foundations.

Today we introduced:

🧩Boundary training.
🧩Sit and waits.
🧩Release cues.
🧩Recal games.
🧩Middle.
🧩Catch.
🧩Proximity training.
🧩And she had her first experience off lead!

She was an absolute star 🌟.

Laura also has the support of the Academy Facebook Group in between sessions, so she is able to ask unlimited questions as a when they arise, and can also post any videos for feedback.

14/12/2023

🎙My last Podcast......

😉Of 2023 is OUT NOW🎙

In today's episode, I give you all the lowdown on how to survive Christmas with your agility dog 🎄.

Comment CHRISTMAS if you'd like the link to listen 🎶 🩷.

12/12/2023

You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I'm telling you why.....

In tomorrow nights webinar, I will give you all the hints and tips to survive Christmas with your agility dog! Including things you may not have thought about 🤔.

If you are in the academy, then the link to join is in the Facebook group and will be emailed out to you later today.

If you are not an academy member and you'd like to come along, DM me CHRISTMAS, and I will give you all the info on how you can join the webinar 🎄.

11/12/2023

On Saturday Quest did his last show for this year and won both of his competitive rounds, the jumping and steeplechase (agility was NFC)🏆 🏆 🎉.

10/12/2023

Besides agility, what is your favourite thing to do with your dog?

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08/12/2023

Happy Friday! Are you ready for the weekend??

📆 As the big day draws near, and plans get busier, remember to keep things as normal as possible for your dog.

🎁Change of routines, people coming into their home, and novelty items (Christmas decorations) around can be difficult for some dogs.

🎄Before the big day comes, make sure you have strategies in place to help your dog in this busy time!

🧩If you need help with what you can do to help your dog, keep an eye out for my next podcast, where I will be giving you tips to survive the Christmas period 🍷.

06/12/2023

🔑 The key to the results you want is to...

🪜 Focus on one piece at a time! 🧩.

🎄 It is so easy to feel overwhelmed and also deflated at this time of year, and that is completely normal!

📆 It is a busy time of year with lots in the diary. This can often mean your agility training goes off track.

❄️ 🌧 The weather doesn't help either!

🧩The key to any training is to focus on 1 piece at a time!

✋️ Far too often, handlers want to train everything in the hope that by having all the skills, then surely that will mean more success 🏆.

👂The truth is, by training all the skills, you can sometimes dilute your training, and no one wants that!

💪This month, in the Quest For Success Academy, we will be focusing on ways to deal with these feelings, looking at how to prioritise what is important, and talking about how to train through each of the 'agility seasons', meaning that throughout your agility year you will have a plan on what and how to train for success 🏆.

Follow for more agility hints and tips .

06/12/2023

Who doesn't have a box of these in the house at Christmas? The important question is...
Which one do you have?? 🎄 🤔?

03/12/2023

Happy snow day from Team KB ❄️

No agility show for us today, so we will be having fun in the show instead ✨️.

Wrap up warm and enjoy today with your dogs, whether that be a nice walk, playing 'find it' in the snow, or just cuddling up together to watch a film 📺.

What is your favourite thing to do with your dog when it snows? Let me know in the comments ⬇️.

02/12/2023

🎄Anyone fancy playing a game? 🎶 🎵....
Day 1 ✅️..

I'll be honest, I am not sure I will get through to the end, but we will see 😆

02/12/2023

👀 I've just added a fancy new 'thing' to my link in bio section 🤩.

Hopefully, this will make it super easy for you all to find what you need. There is also a little bit of info about me and what I do on there, too.

Go and give it a click. Let me know what you think 🫶.

https://bio.site/KBDogAgility

30/11/2023

🎙Episode 31 is OUT NOW!🎙

30/11/2023

Can you answer this honestly? ....

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0Qt1qNivYu/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

28/11/2023

Quest's obligatory photo with his winnings from the weekend 🏆🏆🩵.

27/11/2023

Big well done to Academy members Verity and Pickett, who had a fantastic time at their show yesterday! 🥉🎖🎉.

As Academy members, they get access to one to one training where we have recently been revisiting Pickett's weaves. I am pleased to report that Pickett had no problems with her weaves this weekend, well done 👏.


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27/11/2023

🤷‍♀️So many times, I see handlers put too much emphasis on what happened inside the ring when the truth is that their success (or lack of it) was mapped out before even stepping on the start line!

😰If you or your dog aren't confident with all of the little pieces, then the chance of success is limited!

😫I learnt this the hard way!!

✋️Don't do what I did and waste both time and money on competition runs that only end in disappointment.

🧠I developed my academy so you don't make the same mistakes as me! I developed it so both the handler and their dog can thrive and really enjoy the game together, instead of feeling disappointed or frustrated.

🫶Let me help your team to reach your full potential 🏆

🧩DM me JIGSAW to have a chat about how I can help your team to succeed ✨️

24/11/2023

Happy Weekend from Milo and Flash 😀.

We hope whatever you do this weekend , it makes you as happy as these pair are on their field walks 🖤🧡.

23/11/2023

🤔Are you making this mistake?

✋️One of the things handlers get wrong is thinking in the here and now. Wanting the win so much that they let criteria slip and naughty habits sneak in.

💪This is where we need to separate our human ego from the bigger picture!

🧩If you concentrate on building all the little pieces and build them well, this is a much faster way to progress, and your results will not only come quicker, but they will be more consistent, too!

🤷‍♀️Don't rely on a win every now and again! Put all the pieces in place to give you consistent success 🏆.

If you want help with how to do that, DM me JIGSAW to have a chat 🩷.