Latest Dogagility Podcast Episodes
341: British Agility and the Longines Global Champions Tour
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 09, 2024 22:18 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (21:48) This week, we’re thrilled to have Anthony Clarke, founder of British Agility, on our podcast. Co-host Jennifer Crank recently competed in the Longines Agility Grand Prix 2024 in Miami, a new agility event held in partnership with the Longines Global Champions Tour. We’l...
340: Health Clearances in Dog Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 03, 2024 17:08 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (21:15) This week, we’re joined by Dr. Brittany Schaezler to dive into the topic of health clearances for agility dogs. Whether you’re a newcomer to the sport or a seasoned handler, understanding the standard health clearances is essential for your agility dog’s well-being and ...
339: Support vs Babysitting in Dog Agility Handling
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 27, 2024 00:18 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (21:39) This week, we delve into a topic suggested by one of our listeners: the fine line between babysitting and supporting your agility dog. In this podcast, we explore how the right balance of guidance and independence can significantly impact your dog’s confidence and perfo...
338: Post 2024 NAC Wrap-Up
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 20, 2024 02:05 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (39:51) Jennifer and Sarah talk about their experiences at the 2024 National Agility Championship with Esteban providing the livestream spectator perspective. You Will Learn Jenn’s thoughts on the facility, the surface, and the organization of the event. Why the Hybrid rou...
337: 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Preview
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 12, 2024 20:07 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (48:29) The 2024 AKC National Agility Championship takes place March 14-17 in Perry, Georgia. In this podcast, Sarah and Jennifer explore the event’s structure, key contenders and share how you can follow along with the event in near real-time. You Will Learn The structure o...
336: How To Walk Your Dog Off the Course
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 06, 2024 00:22 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (46:45) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their experiences and advice on how to leave the ring after the dog fails to meet the expected criteria. They discuss key dog training concepts, ethics, and explain who should and who should not use this strategy. Yo...
#184: What's Wrong with "Drilling"?
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 28, 2024 22:13 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode we dig into the concept of drilling, and how it applies in dog training. It’s pretty common for most of us to have an emotional response just to the term itself - for good reason! But is there any baby in this bathwater? In this episode, we discuss that drilling is significant ...
335: Getting an Adult Dog for Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 28, 2024 17:28 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (28:37) Join us as we explore the benefits of choosing adult dogs for agility training, discussing how their known characteristics can offer advantages over starting with a puppy. We cover sources for finding adult dogs, including rescues and breed-specific rehomes, and delve i...
334: How Top Trainers Get Their Next Dog
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 21, 2024 01:04 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (30:08) In this podcast, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain how top agility handlers get their next dog while giving their own #1 quality they look for in a new dog or puppy. You Will Learn The importance of understanding precisely what you want in a dog before beginning y...
333: Teeter Criteria
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 14, 2024 04:14 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (27:26) Join us as we discuss the importance of defining and achieving clear criteria for teeter performance. Learn about the challenges unique to the teeter that vary by the breed and weight of a dog, and how to determine exactly which criteria may be best suited to your dog. ...
#183: Demand Barking, Part 3, with Kiki Yablon
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 12, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the history behind Kiki’s master’s thesis project, Signaled Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior to Address Excessive Vocalization in Dogs, what gave her the idea - the case of the dog barking when guests are over, how training stay on a mat actually seems to ...
332: Agility Seminars
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 06, 2024 18:41 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (29:33) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban touch on the evolution of seminars in the agility world, while sharing essential tips on choosing the right seminars while maximizing value and minimizing cost. You Will Learn How to choose the right seminars based on you...
#182: Demand Barking, Part 2
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 02, 2024 21:16 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss using concepts around stimulus control to stop demand barking before it stops, how cues create expectations of what reinforcement is available, using naturally occurring events that are already built into your routine to signal when reinforcement is available and when...
331: Inside Look at AKC’s New Agility Proposals with Carrie DeYoung
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 30, 2024 18:44 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (44:19) AKC Director of Agility Carrie DeYoung joins the podcast to discuss the latest round of proposed changes, giving us the insider perspective on how and why these recommendations came about and what they mean for the agility community. You Will Learn The background and...
330: Early Take Off (ETO) – Part 2
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 23, 2024 19:53 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsphoto credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (44:38) In this episode, we delve into Early Take Off (ETO) in agility dogs with our guest, Jean Lavalley. We explore the complexities of ETO, its effect on dogs’ agility performance, and share personal experiences dealing with this challenge. ...
#181: Demand Barking, Part 1
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - January 18, 2024 22:16 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we are talking about Demand Barking. This is a three-part series, at least for now. For the first two episodes, I’ll be sharing my thoughts and what I’ve learned about working with dogs that “demand” bark. And then for the 3rd episode, we’ll talk to a guest on the subject! In ...
329: Early Take Off (ETO) – Part 1
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 16, 2024 19:10 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (47:05) In this episode, we delve into Early Take Off (ETO) in agility dogs with our guest, Jean Lavalley. We explore the complexities of ETO, its effect on dogs’ agility performance, and share personal experiences dealing with this challenge. You Will Learn What Early Take ...
328: Navigating your Agility Ambitions in 2024
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 09, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (39:04) In this episode, we share our personal agility goals for the upcoming year, as well as strategies for successfully reaching your own goals. We also discuss the importance of separating your self-worth from your agility accomplishments and failures. You Will Learn Eff...
327: How Many Verbal Cues Do You Need?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 03, 2024 00:48 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsphoto credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (48:58) In this episode, join Jennifer, Esteban, and Sarah as they delve into the world of verbal cues in dog agility. Explore the nuances of verbal versus non-verbal commands, how timing affects cues, and the impact of handler skills on traini...
326: Interview with US Open Champion Perry DeWitt
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 26, 2023 16:50 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (43:39) In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Perry DeWitt to discuss her phenomenal success in both the UKI US Open and the AKC European Open Team Tryouts. We delve into her winning strategies, training techniques, and experiences in these top-level competitions. Y...
325: The UKI North American Invitational
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 19, 2023 14:37 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (48:22) In this episode, Esteban and Sarah are joined by Greg Derrett, CEO and Co-founder of UKI, to discuss the inaugural UKI North American Invitational. You Will Learn The concept and logistics behind the UKI North American Invitational. Who gets invited to the event. ...
324: Resource for AKC Agility Course Maps
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 12, 2023 16:11 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (32:59) In this episode, we’re joined by Sammi Flynn, the admin of a Facebook group dedicated to archiving AKC Agility course maps. This group, with over 6,300 members, collects maps from various agility trials to aid in training and competition preparation. You Will Learn T...
#180: Building Food Drive and Nuanced Reinforcement with Ashlee Osborn
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - October 19, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode we discuss the importance of getting really, really good at working with reinforcement, how the topic of reinforcement and using it in training is FAR more nuanced than most trainers recognize, food is probably the most convenient reinforcement but it does require specific condit...
#179: More Strategies to Reduce Errors
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - October 05, 2023 20:27 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn the last episode, we talked about what errorless learning really means. And I shared a few strategies that might make it easier to apply in your training. Of course, the major benefit to using errorless learning concepts in your training is the outcome of behaviors with a cleaner learning h...
323: The Past, Present, and Future of AKC ISC
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 27, 2023 23:31 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (38:13) In this episode, we’re joined by Director of Agility for the American Kennel Club, Carrie DeYoung to talk about the recent changes to the International Sweepstakes Class (ISC). You Will Learn How ISC was used over the past two decades within AKC. Why the AKC made c...
322: Handler Mental Recovery After Canine Physical Recovery
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 22, 2023 00:39 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (36:25) In this episode, we talk about the mental management required from the HANDLER after a DOG injury. Coming back from an injury requires a great medical team and a dedicated trainer. Rehab is hard work! But many handlers are surprised to discover that mental aspects of re...
#178: How to Apply Errorless Learning Principles in Practical Training Sessions
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - July 21, 2023 18:57 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn his 1968 book, The Technology of Teaching, B.F. Skinner wrote: Errors are not a function of learning or vice-versa nor are they blamed on the learner. Errors are a function of poor analysis of behavior, a poorly designed shaping program, moving too fast from step to step in the program and ...
#177: Dr. Clive Wynne Says Some Controversial Things About Dominance
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - June 23, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what is the ethological definition of dominance?, how does dominance show up in behavior?, how might dominance be relevant in dog training?, differences in dog-dog vs dog-human relationships, and does dominance require aggression or punishment? For full show notes, ...
#176: Taking Short Cuts with Stimulus-Stimulus Pairing with Kiki Yablon
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - June 06, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what is stimulus-stimulus pairing and how it works?, what is a “classically conditioned recall” and why might we consider calling it something different, revisiting the differences and interplay between operant and classical conditioning, the difference between descri...
#175: Over the Top - High Arousal in Dogs
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - May 19, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what is arousal?, how does arousal show up in our training?, how does arousal affect both people and dogs?, how arousal affects reinforcers, and “eating as behavior” and how to build functional food drive with a dog that won’t eat. For full show notes and transcript...
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