Latest Dogagility Podcast Episodes
#118: Reinforcing Diversity with Ken Ramirez
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - August 31, 2020 11:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss why diversity matters, what we can do to promote inclusion in the industry, and how Ken's personal experience influences his thinking. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/118 This podcast is supported by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DFTT
#117: Geeking Out with Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - August 21, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we are geeking out with Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz on shaping, Conditioned Emotional Responses, and more. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/117 This podcast is supported by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DFTT
#116: Fading a prompt or lure
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - July 24, 2020 12:21 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what a prompt and lure are, why you would want to fade a prompt (or not), options for techniques, and the number one thing to avoid. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/116 Support the show on Patreon! www.patreon.com/DFTT
#115: Different Perspectives - Panel Discussion
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - July 16, 2020 20:34 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss getting started in dog training, small business ownership, the importance of role models, code-switching, why representation matters, implicit bias and human behavior, and easy actions you can take right now to help support BIPOC in the training industry. For full s...
#114: Accidental Behavior Chains
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - July 08, 2020 16:48 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss how behaviors accidentally get chained together. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/114 Support the show on Patreon! www.patreon.com/DFTT
#113: Cue Hierarchies with Vidhya Karthikeyan, Part 2
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - July 02, 2020 15:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss how context cues affect training, how cue hierarchies function, how to set up a training session to teach cue discrimination, how errorless learning plays a role, what default behaviors are and how to choose them. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/p...
#112: Cue Hierarchies with Vidhya Karthikeyan, Part 1
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - June 29, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss how context cues affect training, how cue hierarchies function, how to set up a training session to teach cue discrimination, how errorless learning plays a role, what default behaviors are and how to choose them. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/p...
259: Moving Toward Mastery
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 23, 2020 19:53 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (55:04) This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this podcast, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer use the front cross as an example to show you how to advance from one stage of competence to the next. You Will Learn How to use the knowledge-execution paradigm to adv...
#111: Dealing with Self-Reinforcing Behaviors
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - June 23, 2020 18:10 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss what trainers mean when they say "self-reinforcing," whether a behavior can really reinforce itself, the kinds of behaviors that fall into the self-reinforcing category, what might be actually reinforcing those behaviors, and your training options to deal with the sel...
258: Four Stages of Competence
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 18, 2020 02:31 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (38:23) This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this podcast, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer discuss how handlers acquire competence in dog agility. Instructors usually talk about training the dog, but we believe the handler has even more to learn than the dog! ...
257: Consistent Contact Criteria
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 10, 2020 21:05 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (42:42) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban share their thoughts on two buzzwords for contact performance: “consistency” and “criteria”. You Will Learn Why instructors emphasize consistency. How altering your criteria at a trial creates a range of behaviors from ...
#110: Transferring a Cue
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - June 05, 2020 19:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss how cue transfers work, the importance of the order of events (it must always be NEW cue, then OLD cue!), examples of transferring a hand signal to a verbal cue, transferring cues in real life, how cues can transfer when you don't mean for them to, how to un-transfer ...
256: Proofing Checklist for Dog Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 03, 2020 22:36 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (34:37) In this episode, we share numerous examples of proofing that you can do with your dog while training. Proofing in practice will give you better performance in the ring as your dog will feel more confident. You Will Learn Why you should proof against distractions that...
255: Wearing Masks in Dog Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 29, 2020 20:24 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (46:42) All information is researched but not exhaustive and not reviewed by an outside expert. Although Esteban is a licensed physician, this is NOT medical advice → you should get medical advice specific to your situation and health from your doctor, not from us or this podca...
254: Management Versus Training
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 22, 2020 20:01 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (19:37) In this episode, Sarah Baker joins the podcast to explain the difference between management and training, and how you should apply those concepts to addressing behaviors, from barking in the crate to missed weave pole entries. You Will Learn When you should “manage” ...
253: Your Dog’s Learning Pattern
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 16, 2020 14:09 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (26:44) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss different learning patterns you may see in your training and how they affect your planning. You Will Learn Why you should not panic when things seem to fall apart in practice. Why it may be important to keep things the sa...
252: How to Integrate Tugging into Your Training
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 06, 2020 22:50 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:55) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban help you integrate tugging into your agility training. You Will Learn The 5 aspects of tugging. Why tugging has become more valuable in AKC agility. How to overcome weaknesses in your tugging chain. How to avoid a common mista...
251: How to Get the Most Out of Your Online Learning
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 01, 2020 22:45 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (28:00) In this episode, the BDA crew shares some ideas for getting the most out of your online learning experience. You Will Learn How to find the right online classes to fill your needs. How many courses you should take at the same time. The pros and cons of Facebook c...
#109: A Different Way to Think About Shaping with Mary Hunter
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - April 28, 2020 17:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the common "staircase" metaphor as applied to shaping plans, a new non-linear approach to thinking about shaping, breaking down a goal behavior into components, how the wrong starting point or intermediate step can make getting to your goal behavior harder (even if it...
250: Is Your Dog Agility "Good Enough"
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 24, 2020 22:46 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (30:35) In this podcast, we discuss the paradox of choice and the idea of “good enough” as a way to organize your dog agility training. You Will Learn How more choices can lead to less satisfaction. Why perfectionism paralyzes you. How you can use the concept of “good en...
#108: Raising a Puppy in a Pandemic with Debbie Martin
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - April 14, 2020 15:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the challenge of socializing a puppy while also social distancing, creative ideas to build your puppy's resilience, options to make the most of what you CAN do, how to strategize your puppy's training to prevent problems in the future, that not everything is ruined, a...
249: Agility Relief with Anthony Clarke
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 12, 2020 16:48 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (20:34) In this podcast, Anthony Clarke joins the podcast to talk about this week’s 4-day charity event called #AgilityRelief. You Will Learn Why Anthony created this 4-day event. Which charities will be supported. How the challenges are structured. How podcast co-host...
248: How Should We Train During the COVID Pandemic?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 10, 2020 21:03 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (26:25) In this podcast, we talk about how you can structure your training during this time of cancelled trials and group classes. You Will Learn Why you should give yourself permission to take time off right now. How a daily schedule can help your mental state. How you ...
#107: Stress and Confidence Building with Chirag Patel, Eva Bertilsson, and Theresa McKeon
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - April 08, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss how stressed out I've been lately, how we might attempt to operationalize stress, what stress means in our dogs and what that might look like, steps we can take in training to reduce the effect of stress, and training for relaxed and confident behavior. For full sho...
247: Interview with Greg Derrett on UKI At Home Agility Program
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 30, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (1:25:53) In this podcast, UKI founder Greg Derrett joins Esteban and Sarah to talk about UKI’s new “At Home Agility By Video”. You Will Learn Why UKI created this program. How UKI plans to keep competitors and dogs safe. How challenging the courses will be. Why the US...
#106: Emotions and Other Things with Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - March 27, 2020 20:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss emotions in animals (and people), emotions vs emotional responses, counter conditioning, Conditioned Emotional Response (CER), and the emotional lives of penguins. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/106 Support the show on Patreon! www.patr...
246: Should You React or Anticipate in Dog Agility?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 24, 2020 21:08 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (28:22) In this podcast, we talk about two different handler strategies: reaction and anticipation. Many times during a run, a handler will react to an action by their dog—the dog does something (good or bad) and the handler decides what to do next based on what the dog does. A...
245: Interview with Repeat Crufts Championship Winner Dan Shaw
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 20, 2020 22:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (31:28) In this episode, 2020 Crufts Championship Winner Dan Shaw joins the podcast. You Will Learn How the coronavirus crisis changed the Crufts event. Dan’s strategy for the preliminary rounds. Why Dan prefers to NOT run last in Finals. How you can train with Dan onl...
Podcast #105: They Aren't Puppies Anymore with Emelie Johnson Vegh
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - March 13, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode we discuss the challenges of canine adolescence, setting reasonable expectations for teenage dogs, taking the long view with our training, and where we are (or should be) focusing our efforts. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/105 Support the show on P...
#104: Anxiety vs Fear with Dr. Chris Pachel
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - March 07, 2020 02:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 606 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the difference between anxiety and fear, how medical models apply, treatment/training plan modifications and when it's appropriate to consult a vet behaviorist. For full show notes, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/104 Support the show on Patreon! www.patreon....
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