Latest Frontcross Podcast Episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
307: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Betsey Lynch, Jennifer Crank, and Amber McCune
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 15, 2022 19:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (1:08:31) In this episode, newly crowned AKC National Agility Champions Jennifer Crank, Betsey Lynch, and Amber McCune talk about the NAC experience in this big wrap up podcast! You Will Learn How competitors felt about the dirt surface. How the color of the dirt may have im...
306: Interview with Trial Secretary Noreen Bennett
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 30, 2022 19:11 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (41:23) In this podcast, Noreen Bennett of PawPrint Trials joins the podcast to educate competitors about the role a trial secretary plays at AKC trials. You Will Learn The responsibilities of the trial secretary. How management of trial entries and results have evolved over...
305: Interview with Judge Sheyla Gutierrez
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 25, 2022 00:56 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (54:19) In this podcast, AKC judge Sheyla Gutierrez shares how she came to be a judge at the National Agility Championship as well as her thoughts on course design and responsibilities of a judge. You Will Learn Why AKC courses can be difficult to design. What course desig...
304: UKI in 2022 with Greg Derrett
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 10, 2022 15:08 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (49:53) UKI co-founder Greg Derrett joins the podcast talk about UKI in North America, including the US Open, cup events, and the new West Coast Open. You Will Learn How UKI started as an organization created by competitors, for competitors. Why UKI created the West Coast ...
303: Interview with Enya Habel and Anna Hinze
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 02, 2022 19:33 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (44:02) Swedish champion Enya Habel and German champion Anna Hinze join the podcast to talk about European agility, course design trends, jump heights, breed diversity, and how Covid-19 impacted the sport in their countries. You Will Learn What course design trends that FCI ...
302: Does Your Agility Training Feel Like Whac-A-Mole?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 24, 2022 15:21 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (32:04) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk about Whac-A-Mole and dog agility. You Will Learn Why training your dog can feel like playing Whac-A-Mole. The difference between training sequentially vs in parallel. How you can use problem-based training to fix...
301: Are You Overusing Some Cues in Dog Agility?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 14, 2022 14:53 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (15:25) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk the difference between OVERUSE and MISUSE and dive deeper into what your instructor may mean when using these terms. You Will Learn Why instructors (including us!) should be careful with terminology. Why “overuse” m...
300: Eleven Reasons to Trial
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 04, 2022 18:58 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (29:45) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk how having goals for trialing, beyond ribbons and titles, can help you improve your dog agility performance. You Will Learn How being clear on your trialing goals can save you time and money. What Jennifer and Esteban...
299: Playing It Safe
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 26, 2022 19:37 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (33:17) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk about “playing it safe” when you’re running an agility course. When should you play it safe? What are the pros and cons of playing it safe? You Will Learn What it means to “play it safe”. When handlers should or sho...
298: Managing Your Dog During Class
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 13, 2022 20:17 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsn this episode (25:29) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban discuss the evolution of how people manage their dogs during classes—when it’s NOT their turn. You Will Learn Different strategies for managing your dog, including a leash, cot/bed, or crate. Pros and cons of each strate...
297: Function Before Fashion
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 17, 2021 20:43 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (35:33) In this podcast, the BDA crew share how the sport shapes their fashion choices on course! You Will Learn Why Jennifer never wears sunglasses. How people with long hair might benefit from a ponytail. How your clothing choices may affect your dog’s performance.
296: At What Age Should You Move to Preferred?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 09, 2021 20:49 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (34:06) In this podcast Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban answer your question “When do most people move their dog to preferred/performance/select for the lower jump height?” You Will Learn The most common reasons people move their dogs to a lower height class. How your dog may...
295: The Timing of Verbal Cues
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - November 12, 2021 18:14 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (30:26) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss the timing of verbal cues. You Will Learn Whether or not you need verbal cues. Why it’s important to know how verbal your dog really is. When to give verbal cues. Common mistakes people make when using verbal cues. Me...
294: Interview with Kathy Keats on Dogs, Sport, and Life
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - November 04, 2021 18:44 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (54:21) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban talk with Kathy Keats about dogs, sport, and life. You Will Learn Why mindset is important for beginners. How handlers can improve their mindset. What it means to be “in the zone”. Why handlers underperform at big ev...
293: Forward-Chaining and Back-Chaining
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 27, 2021 19:12 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (17:30) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain how they use back-chaining and forward-chaining to help dogs learn more quickly. You Will Learn What back-chaining is and when to use it. What forward-chaining is and when to use it. Which technique is more fa...
292: What To Do When Things Start Off Poorly at a Big Event
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 21, 2021 18:53 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (19:40) In this episode, the BDA coaches give handlers advice on what to do when things start off poorly at a trial that’s very important to them. You Will Learn How the format of the event impacts handler psychology. Jennifer’s 3 step plan for dealing with early disappoin...
291: Fall Agility Update
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 07, 2021 19:09 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (32:14) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban highlight recent and upcoming events in the agility world. You Will Learn When and where USDAA Cynosport, UKI’s US Open, the AKC Invitational, Westminster, and the European Open team tryouts will be held. Where Jennifer...
290: Speed vs Accuracy
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 29, 2021 20:18 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (29:17) In this episode, the BDA team talks about the relationship between speed and accuracy in dog agility. You Will Learn Why many people believe speeding up a dog will decrease accuracy. How techniques for improving your course time depends on your situation. The #1 ...
289: The End of Coach’s Eye
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 22, 2021 20:39 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (25:48) Instructors at Bad Dog Agility have been using the Coach’s Eye app to analyze maps and videos of runs for years, but no longer! Coach’s Eye is being retired and users have one year of support from the company. Not to worry, Sarah has already found a replacement app, OnF...
288: Interview with 2-Time Highest Scoring All-American Westminster Winner Lisa Topol
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 15, 2021 20:49 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (42:46) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban are joined by Lisa Topol, the 2021 AND 2019 Highest Scoring All-American dog at the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. You Will Learn How Lisa is like Lebron James. What you should expect from your rescue dog....
287: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 08, 2021 17:27 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (14:35) What would you do if you were without an agility partner for two years? In this podcast, Sarah and Jennifer talk with Collene Gaolach, an agility competitor without a partner who has continued to learn and improve as a handler WITHOUT a dog. You Will Learn Why Collen...
286: Why Agility?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 20, 2021 15:46 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (37:09) This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explore WHY people love agility and how trainers can use their WHY to map out the next 12 months of their agility lives. You Will Learn The 9 categories of why people ...
285: Private Lessons
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 15, 2021 16:29 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about private lessons in dog agility and how you can use them more effectively. You Will Learn Differences in private lessons between novice and advanced handlers. Why setting expectations is important. How to maximize your learning durin...
284: How to Get a Perfect 1600 on Your Next Agility Run
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 10, 2021 14:38 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (38:37) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban apply concepts from “How to Get a Perfect 1600 SAT Score” to dog agility. Implement these study habits to your training for maximum results! You Will Learn How to distinguish between high-quality and low-quality practice....
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