There has been some conflict recently in a dog training community that I consider myself a part of. I know I know, what else is new, right? This time, the source of this conflict was a seemingly innocuous question. Someone observed that the dog training/dog sports community appeared to skew towards white women, and wonderedContinue reading “How to Support your BIPOC Dog Training and Dog Sport Friends”
Author Archives: Ayoka Bubar, CPDT-KA
FREE Rally Obedience Course – May 1, 2020
Course Details Level: Novice (CARO) Space Required: 50’x50′ Designer: Ayoka Bubar Comments: Big challenge in this is course is the changes of pace at 15, 16 & 17. In some cases, handler cues were late at 16 causing dogs to forge ahead. In other cases, the handler did not change pace within the required distanceContinue reading “FREE Rally Obedience Course – May 1, 2020”
DIY Rally-O Sign Holders
I saw this shown somewhere on pinterest as an idea for table assignment cards at a wedding, and thought it would be great for Rally-O signs! You can make these sign holders with a few easy to find items. 16 oz. Plastic Cups Die Cut Numbers Glue (glue tape, spray adhesive) Thick tape (hockey tape,Continue reading “DIY Rally-O Sign Holders”
FREE Rally Obedience Course – April 1, 2020
Course Details Level: Excellent Team (CARO) Space Required: 50’x65′ Designer: Ayoka Bubar Comments: There are some good opportunities to practice working around exciting obstacles in this course. Download this Course: CARO 50′x 65′ Course – Excellent Team (T12-054)
19 Things Dog Sport Fanatics can do while respecting social distancing protocols
1. Organize your dog related paperwork. We’ve all got scorecards, Title certificates and, vet records that need organising. 2. Update your dog’s page on any Websites/Databases they are listed on. If your paperwork is all organized, this shouldn’t take long. 3. Display your awards. You’ve worked hard for those titles and ribbons. Get those certificatesContinue reading “19 Things Dog Sport Fanatics can do while respecting social distancing protocols”
FREE Rally Obedience Course – March 1, 2020
Course Details Level: Advanced Team (CARO) Space Required: 50’x65′ Designer: Ayoka Bubar Download this Course: CARO 50′x 65′ Course – Advanced Team (T12-054)
Fit YOUR Mask First
If you have ever had the pleasure of traveling with a commercial airline, you are familiar with the passenger safety briefings. This is when the airline staff relay the safety features and procedures specific to the aircraft you are on. If your aircraft flies high enough, this briefing includes a demonstration of the oxygen masksContinue reading “Fit YOUR Mask First”
FREE Rally Obedience Course – February 1, 2020
Course Details Level: Novice Team (CARO) Space Required: 50’x65′ Designer: Ayoka Bubar Download this Course: CARO 50′x 65′ Course – Novice Team (T12-054)
2019: 36, 000 kilometers of Podcasts
I got my brand new car at the beginning of June. In just over 6 months, I have put about 36, 000 kilometers on it. Most of that was dog related travel and all of it was with me as the driver. Podcasts are my go to entertainment on the road because they are freeContinue reading “2019: 36, 000 kilometers of Podcasts”
Return of the FREE Rally Courses – January 1, 2020
Forgive me friends! Somehow, it’s been six and a half years since I’ve shared a rally course with you, but I’m back and I’ve got plenty of courses in the vault for you. Course Details Level: Excellent Team (CARO) Space Required: 30’x70′ Designer: Ayoka Bubar Comments: This is a fun team course with a jumpContinue reading “Return of the FREE Rally Courses – January 1, 2020”
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