Summer of Kim
August 25, 2025
Back in May, I set out to define the Spring term as “the summer of Kim.” Thirteen weeks later, I found health, words, and a reminder of why I love sport and science. The question now: can I carry that into the Fall?
The Win Within
August 5, 2025
The most meaningful wins don’t always show up on the scoreboard. Sometimes, they’re the ones only you can feel. This one was for me.
Sticky by Design (Part 3)
July 30, 2025
Tracking What Matters: How to Use Data to Make Better Agility Training Decisions Skills stick when we train with intention, and sometimes, that means zooming out. This post explores how simple tracking tools can help you recognize when a skill is ready to progress, catch training biases before they stall your growth, and plan smarter across training blocks and seasons. You don’t need fancy tech, just a clear structure, a little reflection, and the courage to adjust with purpose.
How Skills Stick (Part 2)
July 21, 2025
Want your training to actually stick? This follow-up to How to Practice so it Sticks (Part 1) turns the science of skill learning into action. From discovery-based sessions to challenge design and co-regulation, these six principles will help you build fluency, flexibility, and transfer. The kind of real-world performance that shows up when it counts.
How to Practice So It Sticks (Part 1)
June 25, 2025
Muscle memory is a myth. And understanding how dogs (and handlers) actually learn can transform your training. This post unpacks the science behind lasting skill, from the power of deliberate practice to the role of variability, spacing, and real-time problem-solving in agility. It’s the first in a two-part series on training for real-world performance, not just polished practice.
Why Slower Is Sometimes Smarter
May 8, 2025
What if the fastest way to improve agility performance isn’t more reps—but better ones? Learn how speed and accuracy interact in canine skill development.
What is sport science, really?
May 5, 2025
Sport science isn’t a method — it’s a mindset. In this post, I explore how a high-performance coaching model shaped my approach to training and why I believe it’s time to bring science and sport together for the dogs we love.
Progress over Perfection
May 4, 2025
A reminder to ourselves and our dogs: start where you are, grow with care, and honour the process over the outcome.
About
A collection of reflections, research takeaways, and movement insights from the world of canine sport.
Authored by Kim Cullen and guest contributors, Field Notes bridges the space between science and day-to-day practice. One post at a time.