OneMind Dogs - From the Dog's Perspective - Dog agility multi-champion Barb Davis ”My turning point in my agility career was when I chose to listen to my dog” | Episode 21

Dog agility multi-champion Barb Davis ”My turning point in my agility career was when I chose to listen to my dog” | Episode 21

03/21/24 • 42 min

OneMind Dogs - From the Dog's Perspective

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 Border Collie, and a Border/Whippet mix.
Her first significant success came in 1999 when she nailed her first National Championship! This victory was a turning point, leading her to pivot her career towards agility, dedicating her life to teaching the sport. In 2007, she made the brave decision to leave her 15-year tenure as a Mathematics Instructor at a Community College to focus full-time on agility coaching.
Barb has a lot of stories to share, from agility to her career before dogs, and also something surprising for us all, so go ahead and listen to her exciting life journey and get inspired!
The OneMind Dogs' very first promotion video Barb mentioned in the episode.
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Video of 17 obstacle course with Brewsky and Cappuccino being directed from the Pride Mobility Scooter
Video of training agility dogs Brewsky and Cappuccino and talking about Pride Mobility Scooter
Video of her BorderWhippet Cappuccino at Cynosport 2022
Video of her Border Collie Flex competing at IFCS World Agility Championships 2019
Video of her Sheltie Skecher winning AKC Nationals in 2013

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Video of 17 obstacle course with Brewsky and Cappuccino being directed from the Pride Mobility Scooter
Video of training agility dogs Brewsky and Cappuccino and talking about Pride Mobility Scooter
Video of her BorderWhippet Cappuccino at Cynosport 2022
Video of her Border Collie Flex competing at IFCS World Agility Championships 2019
Video of her Sheltie Skecher winning AKC Nationals in 2013

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Julie Fleetham shares her experience of doing agility with small-sized dogs | Episode 20

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 pleasures of life with her playful pets.

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undefined - “Never stop dancing” describes the life philosophy of Georgia Denham, as she describes how she started her dog agility journey at the age of 60. | Episode 22

“Never stop dancing” describes the life philosophy of Georgia Denham, as she describes how she started her dog agility journey at the age of 60. | Episode 22

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 it's nurturing her dogs or indulging in her passions. When she started learning OneMind Dogs' way of training, she instantly loved the feeling of connection. She dedicated herself to learning independently online and training each technique in her small garden with only one jump. Georgia proves that you’re never too old to learn something new!
She mentioned that one of her biggest learnings has been: “Until you know as a handler what to do, don’t go and take your dog to train”.
Beyond the world of dog agility and training, Georgia holds a special place in her heart for dance. Her dance journey began at the tender age of five with ballet, which laid the foundation for her lifelong love affair with dance. Georgia's motto, "Never stop Dancing," summarizes her philosophy of life, embodying the joy and fulfillment she finds in both her artistic and canine endeavors.
Throughout the episode, Georgia shares her inspiring story of how she fell in love with dog agility and how understanding the dog’s perspective has positively impacted her life. Jump into the episode and hear the highlights of her life and what Georgia has learned from her dogs!