Latest Dogagility Podcast Episodes
#174: Families with Dogs and Kids with Jennifer Shryock
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - April 26, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the most important thing for dog professionals to know about working with families, the importance of understanding developmental milestones, working with and setting expectations, finding ways for children to safely participate in training, and the importance of prov...
321: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Emily Klarman and Perry DeWitt
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 06, 2023 02:55 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (48:02) In this episode, newly crowned AKC National Agility Champions Emily Klarman and Perry DeWitt talk about the this year’s event! You Will Learn What was going through Perry’s mind as she sat on the hot seat for over a dozen dogs on the way to capturing the win. Perry...
320: What NOT to Train Right Before a Big Event
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 14, 2023 19:25 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (29:31) In this episode, the BDA team talks about how we approach training as we get closer and closer to a big event. You Will Learn Why Jennifer and Esteban resist “bubble wrapping” their dogs before big events. Why you should focus on rate of reinforcement if you make a...
319: Essentials For Your New Puppy
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 03, 2023 16:57 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (31:16) In this episode, the BDA team talks about preparing for a new puppy. You Will Learn How Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban prepare for each new puppy. How to use your day to day routine to create a supplies list. Jenn’s shopping weakness. The one essential tool that J...
#173: Dealing with Problem Behaviors - Using Alternate Behaviors
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - March 02, 2023 19:40 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss that the first step to dealing with a problem behavior is to identify the function, figuring out a plan to control access if possible and practical, if that reinforcer is not practical to work with, identifying a substitute reinforcer that is as close as possible to t...
#172: How to Tell That Your Classical Conditioning Plan is Working
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 14, 2023 21:25 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsWhen we pair two stimuli together as part of a classical conditioning training plan, it can sometimes be hard to determine when the association has been made between the old stimulus and the new stimulus… the “food” and the “bell”, to draw from a popular example. In this episode, I answer a ques...
#171: Maintenance Mode
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 06, 2023 18:57 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss, when you might outsource maintenance to the environment?, functional difference between intrinsic and extrinsic reinforcers in maintaining behaviors, how easy it is for behaviors to start slipping before we notice, one way to avoid or minimize that slippage is to des...
318: Should You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 27, 2023 19:07 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (33:07) In this episode, the BDA team ponders the question: is there ever a time when a handler-dog team should NOT improve on or acquire a new skill? You Will Learn How your agility instructor influences your decision making. How to prevent yourself from “settling” for a ...
#170: How To Avoid Too Much Drilling
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - January 26, 2023 19:37 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss tradeoffs when using systematic “drills” to isolate specific aspects of an exercise, drills help us isolate specific aspects of an exercise and give us the advantage of Deliberate Practice for expertise, what is meant by “fun”?, play and fun often introduce more varia...
317: 2022 AKC Agility Invitational Wrap Up with Jane Bronson
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 19, 2023 22:31 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratings(Photo Credit: Great Dane Photography) In this episode (36:56) In this episode, 20″ AKC Invitational winner Jane Bronson joins the podcast to talk about her dogs and multi-year experience at the event. You Will Learn How to pronounce nederlandse kooikerhondje. What it takes to make the ...
316: Make or Ditch New Year’s Resolutions?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 13, 2023 23:47 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (39:37) In this episode, the BDA crew helps you start your 2023 with an agility flourish as they tackle the issue of New Year’s resolutions, including pros and cons, as well as tips for success. You Will Learn Why you should or (shouldn’t) make New Year’s Resolutions. How ...
#169: Advocating For Your Dog with Erin Moore
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - January 09, 2023 22:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what inspired Erin’s Tiktok, what advocating for our dogs even means, why does it matter?, what gets in the way?, how does trauma affect our ability to advocate?, what societal factors may be in play?, and how can we support ourselves and each other? For full show n...
#168: Things That Are Saving My Life Right Now
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - December 14, 2022 19:46 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss why everything is hard (just kidding, no answers here. Why IS everything so hard?); behaviors, routines, and material acquisitions that are helping take the edge off; behaviors that reduce my daily annoyance level and make it easier to enjoy my dogs (stationing/cratin...
315: Winter Training and Holiday Update
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 09, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratings(Photo Credit: A. Wooten Photography) In this episode (38:09) In this episode, the BDA crew identifies top priorities for people’s winter agility training outside of the ring. You Will Learn What skills you can teach and/or improve outside of the ring. Why winter might be a great time t...
#167: What is Ethics About and Why Should We Care?
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - December 05, 2022 19:06 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what are “ethics” and why should we care?, can we answer the question “am I a good person?, how can we measure welfare?, the five freedoms/five domains of welfare, every animal has right to freedom from, hunger, thirst, discomfort/injury, and to express normal behavio...
#166: Why is Shaping So Hard?, Pt. 2
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - November 16, 2022 18:46 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss why we often consider shaping to be an advanced technique, why I think it doesn’t have to/shouldn’t be that way, why I think how many of us first learned about shaping is contributing to the problem, how the expectations we have around shaping (based on how we were ta...
314: Take the Lead Provides Health and Disaster Assistance for AKC Agility Handlers
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - November 04, 2022 16:33 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (23:52) In this episode, we talk with Paul Campanella and Tom Bradley about the non-profit Take the Lead. “Take the Lead was established in 1993 to provide direct services, support and care for those in the purebred dog community who were facing the devastating challenges of li...
#165: Why is Shaping So Hard?, Pt. 1
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - October 10, 2022 19:44 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss why we often consider shaping to be an advanced technique, why I think it doesn’t have to/shouldn’t be that way, why I think how many of us first learned about shaping is contributing to the problem, how the expectations we have around shaping (based on how we were ta...
313: Interview with Junior Handler Jada Sawhney
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 07, 2022 18:31 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (29:01) In this episode, we talk with junior handler Jada Sawhney who just came back from the Border Collie Specialty and the Incredible Dog Challenge with podium finishes! You Will Learn How Jada got started in agility. Why we chose Jada as a Bad Dog Agility Sponsored Ath...
312: Interview with European Open Winner Angie Benacquisto
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 22, 2022 14:25 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (47:44) In this episode, we talk with Angie Benacquisto, the first American to win the European Open! You Will Learn How Angie prepared herself to be able to run the long lines typical of international agility at the highest levels. The effect that the competition rules ha...
#164: Play & Aggression with Karen London
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - September 07, 2022 19:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what could aggression possibly have to do with play?, the importance of engaging in play for behavioral wellness, what do we mean when we are talking about play in this context?, and how Karen incorporates play into her protocols when working with aggressive behavior....
#163: Is It Really R+ or Could It Actually Be R- (With a Cherry on Top)?
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - August 15, 2022 20:46 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss, can we use a tactile cue like leash pressure to train in an R+ framework or is it still just R- that we put a treat on top of to make us feel better?, putting food in the picture doesn’t necessarily make it positive reinforcement, so how can we tell what contingencie...
#162: Working with Compulsive Behaviors Pt 2, with Dr. Michaela Hempen
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - August 03, 2022 21:10 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss a question from one of my favorite listeners about a stereotypic/compulsive tail chasing behavior in her dog, brainstorming steps one might take when unpacking a stereotypic (I’m practicing my language!) behavior problem, taking a baseline to help with staying objecti...
311: Performing Your Best After Travel
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - July 30, 2022 04:47 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (32:15) In this episode, we discuss how travel before big events affects performance and what you can do about it! You Will Learn The travel strategy that has led Jennifer to national championships and world medals! Why thinking about what causes you stress can help direct...
#161: Working with Compulsive Behaviors Pt 1, with Dr. Michaela Hempen
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - July 20, 2022 22:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what are compulsive behaviors?, using the language of stereotypy vs compulsive to describe this category of behaviors, cribbing behavior in horses and the effects on welfare, and a case study of Blondie, including getting a baseline, changing the environment for train...
310: How to Deal with Ring Conflicts
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - July 15, 2022 20:28 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (26:37) In this episode, Jennifer explains how to deal with ring conflicts and shares her advice for running multiple dogs at a trial. You Will Learn Strategies for dealing with ring conflicts. How to deal with the stress of running multiple dogs at a trial. When you sho...
309: Post Westminster Interview with “Team Bee”
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - July 08, 2022 14:09 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (58:44) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with Jennifer Crank and Jean Lavalley about Bee’s record setting Westminster win. You Will Learn Why it is harder for the 16″ dog to be named the overall winner than it is for the 20″ dog. What Westminster records Jennifer ha...
#160: Spring Clean up for Dog Trainers, Pt 3: The Things We Overlook
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - May 28, 2022 01:31 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsThis week we are finishing up our Spring Cleaning series... you’ve already organized all your resources you’ve collected over the weekend, you’ve worked out a new better system for your planning and record keeping and this time you’ve got the magic one that will actually work. Now let’s get to...
#159: Mentorship with John Anthony Shahor
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - May 10, 2022 18:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what does mentorship mean?, what makes a good mentor?, what makes a good mentee?, how can you get the most out of a mentorship relationship?, and what is the most important thing to focus on to be a better mentor? For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/p...
308: Interview with Club Representative Jane Dewey
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 27, 2022 19:39 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (46:25) In this podcast, Jane Dewey joins the podcast to talk about putting on a trial from the club perspective. You Will Learn The responsibilities of the club and club members. Why small clubs may rent out their name. The difference between a club and a business. Men...
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