01/24/10 – How we got started     I was actually looking for an agility class for my 2 year old West Highland Terrier, Arden. We needed something to do to get us out of the house and help keep her lively mind and robust energy focused and under control. I saw an ad for [...]

Everyday I try to remember how lucky I am to have such wonderful friends and family in my life and try to live each day to it fullest.  Though I try to be good to family, friends and everyone I meet, I know that I have moments of not showing my appreciation and care and may not always be [...]

Thanks to our wonderul partners and supporters at NATIVE PERFORMANCE DOG FOOD, we were asked to contribute a training article to Pheasants Forever’s “On The Wing” newsletter that goes out to over 100,000 members and subscribers across the US.  I have copied the article below, but check out the PF link for even more great [...]

Last night we had our group class in Ankeny after a  2 week break.  I was pleasantly surprised to see a smaller, but good group present and ready to train!  Each week we are working toward you all taking steps toward addressing challenges and making improvements,   creating new opportunities to ”proof” both you and your dogs skills [...]

The last weekend in May, seven dogs participated in our very first Des Moines Agility seminar!  We had a great group of dogs and owners that not only had a great time but were extremely successful in teaching their dogs al the obstacles and learning to be even better partners for their dogs!