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223: Summertime Dangers for the Agility Dog
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 07, 2019 00:08 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (35:19) Dr. Schaezler joins the BDA podcast to prepare you and your dog for the dangers of summer, 2019 edition. You will learn about the health impact of: acute water intoxication heat stroke drinking puddles drinking ocean water chlorinated and salt water pools h...
222: Interview with the Aces High Flyball Team
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 29, 2019 20:17 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (30:03) Members of the Aces High Flyball Team that won Crufts join Sarah and Esteban to talk about breeding, raising, training, and competing with their dogs in the great sport of flyball. You Will Learn Traits that make great flyball dogs. Why Whippets are gaining popular...
221: Six Strategies for Dogs That Shut Down or Get Distracted
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 11, 2019 20:55 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (21:58) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer share six things you can do today to help your dogs that gets distracted or shuts down in training or trialing. You Will Learn How to increase your rate of reinforcement to keep your distracted dog engaged. How a focus on transit...
220: AKC Agility Premier Cup Wrap-up
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 02, 2019 22:08 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (36:12) In this episode, Jennifer Crank shares her experience as the 16″ winner at the inaugural AKC Agility Premier Cup by EEM. You Will Learn How the event was run. Who won the $10,000 prize pool. What was in the VIP area for competitors. Mentioned/Related Episode 21...
219: Eight Ways You Can Improve Your Agility Attitude
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 25, 2019 16:44 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (43:55) In this episode, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer share how they are using 8 tips to improve their attitudes in agility! You Will Learn Which specific actions to take when you’re having a bad day. Why you should surround yourself with positive people. The value of com...
218: Great Expectations for Your Puppy
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 18, 2019 01:07 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (40:08) In this episode, reigning AKC 20″ National Agility Champion Sarah Baker joins the podcast to talk about puppies! You Will Learn 3 tips for working with puppies How to set your own expectations for your puppy Why your dog may not actually be a reflection of your t...
217: Interview with Crufts Winner Dan Shaw
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 04, 2019 16:10 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (29:08) In this episode, 2019 Crufts Championship Winner and British Open Winner Dan Shaw joins the podcast. You Will Learn How Dan got his start in agility. How Geek got his name. Why Dan values calm and thoughtful over frantic. How Dan gets an amazing teeter performa...
216: The 2019 AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 22, 2019 19:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (1:12:03) In this episode, the 2019 AKC 20″ National Agility Champion Sarah Baker teams up with Jennifer and Esteban to bring you the wrap up for nationals! You Will Learn how many dogs have won multiple AKC nationals finals the qualifying rate in finals over the past 3 ye...
215: The 2019 AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 12, 2019 18:44 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (22:33) In this episode, AKC Director of Agility Carrie DeYoung stops by to talk about the AKC’s newest marquee event–the AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM. You Will Learn Why this event is happening. Who was invited to compete and why. How the event will be struc...
214: Thinking vs Action in Dog Agility Training
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 06, 2019 20:52 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (20:02) In this episode, Jennifer and Sarah address the differences between training a skill that encourages a thoughtful response from the dog and training a skill in a higher drive state. You Will Learn Why you need to recognize whether you are encouraging a thoughtful res...
213: Interview with Westminster Champion Perry DeWitt
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 22, 2019 17:07 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (31:15) In this podcast, Jennifer and Esteban interview Perry DeWitt, the Masters Agility Champion from this year’s Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. You Will Learn All about border collie Verb. How Perry uses a strict visualization routine in agility. Why Per...
212: Do You Really Need Video Analysis?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 07, 2019 18:09 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (26:09) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban address the question of whether or not agility handlers should use video analysis. You Will Learn How video review is different from video analysis. How most people analyze videos today. The relationship between video ...
211: The Importance of Handling Flexibility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 31, 2019 22:50 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (14:59) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk about the important of handling flexibility in dog agility. You Will Learn How handling flexibility can help you run better on course. Two types of handling flexibility. How to develop flexibility in training sess...
210: How to Goal Set for Big Events in 2019
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 24, 2019 17:54 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (33:35) In this episode, the BDA team discusses goal setting for big agility events. You Will Learn The difference between a dream and a goal. How to create goals based on a specific agility event. Specific examples of goals from Jennifer and Esteban. What to do with y...
209: Blind Cross Your Way Into the New Year
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 17, 2019 17:25 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (31:50) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban discuss the blind cross; the pros, the cons, and tips to avoid common mistakes. You Will Learn How the blind cross can help people who lose their place on course. How the blind cross can help people with physical limitat...
208: Experiments in AKC Course Design with Greg Fontaine
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 05, 2018 18:02 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (38:39) In this episode, Greg Fontaine shares how he has worked with the AKC to experiment with course design strategies aimed at providing better spacing for large dogs. You Will Learn What Greg was trying to achieve with his designs. Two different course design strategie...
207: Interview with FCI Gold Medalist Martina Magnoli Klimešová
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - November 09, 2018 02:57 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (29:42) In this podcast, FCI silver medalist Jennifer Crank interviews FCI gold medalist Martina Magnoli Klimešová. You Will Learn What skills and foundation Martina thinks are most important when working with puppies. When Martina starts formal agility training. How Mar...
206: Three Lessons from the Agility World Championship
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 24, 2018 20:03 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:49) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss three key lessons from the Agility World Championship. You Will Learn How Jennifer’s preparation led to her individual silver medal. How your preparation affects your mental management. Why courses today require elite d...
205: Five Tips for Better Contact Performance
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 12, 2018 00:31 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (23:05) In this podcast, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban give you practical tips for strengthening your dog’s contact obstacle performance. You Will Learn 5 tips for improving contact performance When the color of your contact zone doesn’t matter Common mistakes handlers mak...
204: How to Use Proofing in Your Dog Agility Training
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 27, 2018 16:41 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (33:45) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss the concept of proofing, pointing out common misconceptions and explaining exactly how you should use proofing in your agility training. You Will Learn How to define proofing. How to use proofing to your maximum advantage....
203: BDA Goes to SeaWorld San Antonio
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 19, 2018 15:57 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (50:06) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss how training a dolphin to swim upside down can help your dog run faster on course. You Will Learn How SeaWorld trainers use various rewards during training. Which reward surprised Esteban the most. How SeaWorld trainers ...
202: AKC Invitational with Carrie DeYoung
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 09, 2018 05:24 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (50:09) In this podcast, Director of Agility for the American Kennel Club Carrie DeYoung joins Sarah and Esteban to talk about the upcoming AKC Invitational, which will be held December 14-16, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. You Will Learn Why many agility organizers outside of th...
201: The European Open and Border Collie Classic with Sarah Baker
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - August 31, 2018 16:31 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (37:33) Esteban and Sarah Fernandezlopez welcome Sarah Baker to the podcast to discuss the European Open and the Border Collie Classic. You Will Learn Who won the European Open Team and Individual events at each height. How the European Open is different than the Agility W...
200: Interview with EO Champion Max Sprinz
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - August 23, 2018 16:17 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (43:16) Jennifer and Sarah welcome 2018 Large Dog European Open Champion Max Sprinz to the podcast. You Will Learn How Max trained Baxx’s running contacts. How Max uses distance skills in his handling. Why Max emphasizes foundation work in his training. German rules on...
199: How to Speed Up Your Agility Dog
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 15, 2018 16:44 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (37:20) In this podcast, we discuss how you can improve your dog’s time by focusing on efficiency on course and increasing your dog’s natural speed and drive. You Will Learn How the format of the Incredible Dog Challenge differs from all other agility trials. Why your dog ...
198: Do You Use Natural Cues or Trained Cues?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 07, 2018 20:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:39) In this podcast, Sarah and Jennifer discuss natural versus trained cues and how it affects training time, your mental state, and your dog’s response. You Will Learn Why it’s important to recognize whether a cue or skill is natural or trained. Why it’s important to ...
197: All About the World Agility Open, with Jennifer Crank
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 31, 2018 16:21 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (39:52) In this podcast, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer talk about the 2018 World Agility Open Championship. You Will Learn What events make up the World Agility Open. The unique strategy elements that are part of team roster construction. How the wild card application and ...
196: Should the Table Stay or Go?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 17, 2018 17:25 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (46:44) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about the table, how to train for it, and whether or not it still belongs in the sport of dog agility. You Will Learn The most common mistakes people make in training the table. How to make your table training more like your ...
195: The 2018 AKC/FCI Agility World Championship Tryouts
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 11, 2018 22:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (1:04:40) In this podcast, Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker join Sarah and Esteban for the 2018 AKC/FCI World Team Tryouts wrap up. You Will Learn Which dogs earned automatics spots on Team USA. How the new scoring system affected results. What the competitors thought of t...
194: Forced Breaks in Your Dog Agility Training
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - May 03, 2018 15:04 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (16:36) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to deal with forced breaks in your agility training. You Will Learn Why taking a break from agility can be emotionally difficult for many handlers. How you can continue your agility training even if you or your dog ar...
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