Welcome to our series “Tips for tackling ring stress” with OneMind Dogs Instructor Laura Bussing. 

 

Laura Bussing is an enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable dog trainer and agility competitor with over 35 years of experience.  Laura is always hungry for more knowledge, she trains with leading Coaches & World Championship Competitors in Agility. In Applied Canine Science, she stays on top of new dog training & behavior knowledge.  Laura has studied with OneMind Dogs for many years, completing certifications in mental training, foundations and handling techniques. She is the embodiment of one of our favorite quotes “Learning is infinite”.

 

In this series of lessons, Laura shares her thoughts, experience and ideas on ring stress, a common issue affecting an increasing number of agility dogs. Ultimately, competing is for humans, so how do we help our dogs to thrive in the competition environment, so they can also get a lot of joy from stepping into the ring with us? 

 

Find out through these short, fact-filled lessons developed with decades of passion and knowledge. Each one is packed with great tips that deepen your understanding of how and why dogs experience ring stress, and what you can do to help them.

 

We will release new lessons here regularly, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled and check back regularly!