In this last episode of our second season, we explore the remarkable journey of Beth MacLeod, a devoted dog lover and professional trainer living just outside Boston, United States.  With a lifelong passion for dogs, Beth shares how a single book transformed her approach to dog training in the late '90s, leading to a career dedicated to enhancing the bond between dogs and their people. "What I thought a dog was, became something totally different." Since then, Beth MacLeod has been devoted...

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...

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...

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...

In this delightful episode, we travel to sunny Australia, where our guest, Glenys Atkins, a long-time dog enthusiast, lives with her supportive family and two miniature poodles, Coco and Chevy. Glenys is retired and has even undergone hip replacement surgery, but that doesn’t stop her from being active. What is unique about her story is that she started agility at the age of 67 - so age is definitely not a barrier to starting this great activity! She also explains her thoughts behind her...

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Nelisia van Dyk, a passionate dog lover and agility enthusiast from East London, South Africa. Living on a farm with her husband, son, 15 Border Collies, and 3 Papillions, Nelisia's life is a true testament to her love for animals. Growing up surrounded by farm animals, Nelisia always had a natural connection with dogs. Her journey with agility began with her deep admiration for the athletic abilities of dogs and their remarkable...

In this special episode of our podcast, we're excited to introduce a genuinely exciting guest from the United States, Linda Randall! Originally from the east coast of Connecticut and now living in Ohio, Linda represents a spirit of curiosity that has guided her diverse life experiences. With a background rich in cultural immersion, from growing up in a Russian-speaking community to teaching English in Nigeria, the journey is as unique as it is inspiring. A passionate advocate for...

In this episode, we talk with Catie Williams, a talented dog agility trainer from the United States. Catie started doing agility in 1999 and has taught dog agility since 2002. Before working with dogs, she had an equally exciting career producing radio and TV commercials. Catie and her dogs have won lots of agility championships. She's been a top competitor in many big competitions, like the AKC Agility National Championship and the USDAA Cynosport World Games. Now she is facing a new phase...

In this episode, we chat with a special guest from Minnesota, OneMind Dogs Coach Beth Hostetter. Beth has taken an impressive journey with dogs and educating herself and others. She has experience with multiple different kinds of dogs, and currently, she runs agility with her Shleties and Bearded Collie. We start the episode by going straight to the deep end as Beth shares her remarkable life-changing moment in her dog training journey! Me (Noora) and my direct (and very Finnish) feedback...

Join the episode with Tricia Myburgh, a dedicated dog agility enthusiast, as she shares her unique journey from Zambia to the wilds of Mpumalanga, South Africa. Born with a deep connection to nature, Trish's life is a fascinating blend of a strong affinity for animals and an adventurous spirit.  In this episode, Tricia opens up about her challenges and highlights with her dogs and shares her experience of learning more about the dog’s perspective. Her engaging storytelling will captivate and...

In this episode, we introduce you to Liza Buckner, a true agility enthusiast from Northern California, USA. With a background in horticultural therapy for 25 years, she gradually transitioned into full-time agility instructing. Her journey in dog agility began in 2000, and she attended her first OneMind Dogs seminar in 2013 and later joined the OneMind Dogs instructor group. Originally from North Carolina but calling the Bay Area home since 1986, Liza shares her life with four dogs. Her...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Lynn Madden, a remarkable OneMind Dogs team member and instructor from Australia. Lynn, along with her four delightful border collies—Cooper, Stormy, Rain, and Drift—also make frequent appearances in our videos. With a decade of experience in agility training under her belt, Lynn's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Discover how Lynn's deep dive into understanding the dog's perspective has not only transformed her life but has also opened...

Woohoo! We’re back! In the first guest episode of From the Dog's Perspective podcast Season #2, I have the privilege to chat with a talented dog trainer, competitor, and all-around lovely person — OneMind Dogs Coach Anna Eifert, from Hungary. Anna is an active international traveler and explorer, passionate about sharing the OneMind Dogs method wherever she goes. She is known for teaching and competing in agility internationally, not only with her border collies but also with her miniature...

Welcome back to the "From the Dog's Perspective" podcast, brought to you by OneMind Dogs. In this episode, the host, OneMind Dogs CEO Noora Keskievari, shares her leading thoughts behind the podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories from our OneMind Dogs community, showcasing how learning about a dog's viewpoint can change lives. These aren't tales of fame or fortune; they're everyday stories that inspire us all. Through these experiences, we aim to empower and bring positivity...

In the last episode of our exciting and inspiring first season, our guest is the amazing Stephen McKay, an extraordinary individual from New York, United States.  Although he wasn’t born into the dog world, Stephen has become a highly experienced agility competitor and a OneMind Dogs Coach. Hear about his captivating life journey with dogs as he shares his experiences with various dog breeds and their profound impact on his life.  Remarkably, Stephen has been playing guitar for 50 years now!...

In this episode, we have a guest from Finland – Minna Martimo. She actually lives right next to one of our friends, Santa Claus! Minna is a OneMind Dogs coach, a Veterinarian, and a devoted dog lover. With her background in veterinary medicine, she understands the importance of both physical and mental well-being for dogs.  As a OneMind Dogs coach, Minna brings her knowledge and experience to help dogs and their handlers communicate better and succeed in agility. One of Minna's passions in...

In this episode, we meet Laura Kuterbach from the United States. Laura is a psychologist working in a public school, who has discovered a unique way to combine her two passions: psychology and dogs. Join us as we dive into Laura's fascinating world, where she shares her experiences as an agility judge for the American Kennel Club and how it has enriched her life for almost a decade. Laura reveals how her dogs taught her valuable psychology lessons, shaping her understanding of human behavior....

Leslie Dawson-North from Canada is a professional dog trainer, and she runs her own dog training business where she is teaching others as well.  In this episode, Leslie shares a lot of wisdom about dogs and living life with them. We will hear more about her journey with her dogs, and also how the dog world has changed in the past 30 years.  Find Leslie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/just4dogslangdon  Visit OneMind Dogs and learn more about the dog's perspective! Do you have a new...

Jane Bowman has been teaching dogs for over 20 years. She has always lived in Indiana in the USA and has two dogs. Jane enjoys spending time with her dogs, whether it’s training, hiking, or just watching them play.  In this episode, you’ll hear Jane’s story, from being afraid of dogs to LOVING them, and hear more about what inspires her about dogs. Being a former school teacher, she also reveals how she used to use the same training methods with the kids as she had learned to use them...

Nga Bustamante is a retired chemist who lives in Sydney with her husband and two little dogs. Nga grew up in a small village in Vietnam and always lived in a house with lots of animals: dogs, cats, chickens, ducks & pigs.  Her first dog was a fox terrier Sooty who lived a long life of 15 years. Soon after Sooty passed away, Nga found another Fox Terrier, Pepe, with whom she started training actively in obedience and agility. With her current dog, Poco Nga has learned to train with...

Pamela Harju has a remarkably interesting background! First of all, she is very international; she speaks multiple languages and is originally from Finland, and has been living in Ireland for over 20 years.  When Pamela is not busy with her dogs, she enjoys live music and writes fiction – she has published six books. Look at her website for more information on the books.  In this episode, we’ll hear inspiring stories about what Pamela has learned from her dogs and also how important the role...

Ann Ouchterloney is living her dream in Florida! She is retired and is now able to spend time and train with her dogs every day. She describes herself as intense, and her passion is to constantly improve the training with her dogs. Ann has experience with many types of dogs, and it’s lovely to hear about her learnings and journey. She has a lot of inspiration and life wisdom to share! In this episode, we’ll hear her story. You’ll also hear more about how active life with dogs is possible...

Stephanie Williams is from the United States and has five dogs at home. She is passionate about learning and getting better at dog agility and helping her students do the same. Stephanie has been involved in OneMind Dogs for years and is also part of OneMind Dogs' operational team as a customer support superstar and content producer. She says that one of her favorite things about this sport is that there's always something new to learn. In this episode, we will discuss Stephanie's journey...