Canine Culture

This course was well worth the money and time I spent taking it. I was one of those people that either glanced at a map or didn't even look at it before walking. Yes, I have gotten lost a few times and also have gotten lost but figured it out at the last second, but this kind of interruption to handling has to affect your dog and your run. This course has taught me what to do when I arrive at the trial in the morning to prepare for memorization and less stress for my early morning run. It has taught me how to memorize the course, break it down into chunks and analyze the dogs path and lead changes. It's taught me to plan my path and most importantly to concentrate without distractions! I now feel pretty confident I am not going to get lost on the course since I have learned to truly memorize the course, the obstacles, my dog's path and my path. The best part is it's lifetime access and I can go back to it at anytime to refresh my skills. I highly recommend taking this online class. You can learn at your own pace and refer back to it at anytime.

I like the science Laura presented for all her course memorization strategies. I enjoyed playing the games and finding out how well I can visualize a course, remember what I've seen and what I can do to make my memorizing of the course better. While I was working my way through the class, I found a quote in the news by General Dan Caine. He said, "We think, we develop, we train, we rehearse, we debrief, we rehearse again and again. Not to get it right, but to ensure we cannot get it wrong." That quote struck me because that's really what this course is all about. Rehearsing over and over for the best performance possible.

This was exactly what I needed. I like the overview of how our brain works and then the stepwise methods to help with memorization. The audio walk course walk through is powerful. I got my headphones and will try it at the beginning of December. And yes, I'll try to remember to smile! THANK YOU for your encouragement and positive attitude during teaching.

This is a well thought out course that highlights how to approach a course map from beginning to end. Methods to aid memorization are reviewed and practiced in exercises throughout the course. Pearls of wisdom and key insights are spread throughout. The course rounds itself out by outlining the specifics of timing your arrival at a trial, what to focus on, and how to manage your walk through with various concentrations elaborated upon as well as the process of "encoding your memory" during the time you are waiting for your run. Laura has great understanding, respect, and appreciation for what it takes to be the best navigator you can be for your canine teammate! Thank you!

Thank You Laura! Course memorization has always been one of my biggest challenges. I saw a comment on FB about your course and thank goodness I clicked on the link. Your course isn't just a PDF list - it's a toolbox with actual tools AND detailed instructions and videos on how to use those tools. AND lifetime access. It doesn't get much better than this. Thank You Again ~ I am so excited to start using my new tools.

Excellent advice, looking forward to using it in the future of doing agility with my dogs.

I very much enjoyed studying with Laura. She is a great teacher and has obviously researched the topic area well. She presented a well balanced blend of the science and practical exercises to help build motivation and confidence in getting to grips with memorizing courses. I now have tools to use and with life time access can revisit and remind myself of the tips and strategies of which there were many. If you like substance over sizzle from your online learning then choose Laura Bussing's course.