Lift Your Leg - the art of training a dog

1. Talk with World Competitor Derek Fisher about Sheep Dogging

Lift Your Leg - the art of training a dog

Show Notes

I get to talk with the charming and engaging Derek about Sheep Dogging,. This interview has lessons for every competitor regardless of sport, and maybe even all dog owners. He discusses keeping his mind sound for competing, how to deal with and overcome adversity, and shares his brilliance. I hope you enjoy listening to Derek as much as I did talking to him.

Heidi Reeder - commit to win https://www.audible.ca/pd/B0722PCTRT?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp

Napoleon Hill - Outwitting the Devil https://www.audible.ca/pd/B071VD22JH?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=player_overflow

With Winning in Mind - Lanny Bassham

https://www.audible.ca/pd/B09JZVQ4QG?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp

You can reach Derek at [email protected]

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