For ever learning

So most of you will know by now that my 'proper' job is a teacher. I'm in charge of the Science curriculum at the local Junior High School.

Not only is it part of my job to model being a lifelong learner, but it's also one of the things that drew me to the job. I genuinely love learning new things. I love the geeky intricacies of Science, and how things are ever changing with new evidence.

So obviously that is going to seep across to my dog training. As someone charging for dog training services, I believe that it is vital to continue to progress my knowledge and understanding. It's a responsibility I have to my students. It's part of what they are paying me for!

So where do I go, and what do I do to learn more about dogs, and dog training?

Here's my go-to information, and courses: 

• Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. They have SO many online courses to choose from each term and are excellent value for money. The FDSA also has webinars and an excellent supportive online community. Many of the international presenters I have hosted at Hybrid Training are FDSA instructors. 
• The Cognitive Canine blog and Cog Dog radio podcasts. 
• https://www.dogwise.com/  A whole bunch of amazing books, by amazing trainers. 
• https://www.bookdepository.com/  A good source of books widely available, but at a great price delivered to your door. 
• 'Drinking from the toilet' Podcasts and FDSA Podcasts
• Karen Prior Academy

Jumping Gymnastics and Worked Up! Seminars at Hybrid Training with FDSA Instructors Sarah Stremming and Leslie Eide. 

This is just the start of an extensive list! I'm also a big fan of books. Because who doesn't like books! It seems that the faster I read them, the faster I add new ones to my collection. 

Stay tuned for future blogs where I talk about some of my favorite books.

#FDSANaNoWriMo blog post number 4

November the 4th 2018