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193: Who is the World Champion in Agility?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 26, 2018 15:51 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (22:14) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer outline four international championship events and explain how they differ in format, jump height, and governing organizations. You Will Learn Which international organizations are associated with which championship event. Which ...
192: Technical Debt in Dog Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 19, 2018 20:47 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (32:04) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban apply the software development concept of technical debt to dog agility. You Will Learn What technical debt is. What problems in agility can be thought of as technical debt. How to determine the true cost of technical debt to yo...
191: Interview with Crufts Champion Dave Munnings
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 12, 2018 21:57 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (46:50) In this episode, 2018 Crufts Champion Dave Munnings joins Sarah and Esteban to talk Crufts, the UK agility scene, running contacts, and more. You Will Learn Who won Crufts. How Dave’s handling has changed over the years. Who Esteban thinks benefits the most from ...
190: One Million Downloads Plus AKC Nationals Wrap-Up
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - April 05, 2018 17:17 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (39:45) In this episode, 2018 American Kennel Club National Agility Champion (16″) Jennifer Crank joins Sarah and Esteban for the AKC Nationals Wrap Up. You Will Learn The qualifying rates for both the Challenger and Finals rounds over the past 3 years. What competitors th...
189: How to Structure Your Dog Agility Season
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 30, 2018 19:45 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (49:13) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with Leslie Eide, DVM about structuring your agility training in a way that gives you peak performance at a specific event. You Will Learn How to plan your time off from agility. How to taper for an event. How to design a t...
188: Handler Desensitization
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 20, 2018 19:55 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (26:13) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban about how we can train ourselves to take risks on course. You Will Learn What desensitization is. How desensitization can help us deal with the stress of trials (big and small). Why experienced handlers may lose empathy for newc...
187: Physical and Mental Commitment
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - March 10, 2018 00:06 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (17:52) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the differences between physical and mental commitment and how this can affect your dog on course. You Will Learn How we define a dog’s commitment to an obstacle. Why commitment is important. How to change your dog’s ...
186: How to Handle Invisible Obstacles
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 27, 2018 15:26 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (19:14) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about everything your dog sees on course that you don’t. You Will Learn That dogs and people see the agility world differently. Which invisible obstacles are the most common. How to deal with blank spaces. About shoemakin...
185: Interview with Westminster Champion Jessica Ajoux
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 16, 2018 18:53 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (52:41) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban chat with Jessica Ajoux. Jessica and her border collie Fame(US) won the overall Masters Champion at this past weekend’s Masters Agility Championship at Westminster held in New York City. You Will Learn Why you should consider compet...
Westminster Special: Round Table with Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 08, 2018 17:57 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (30:59) Jennifer Crank and Lucky Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker join Esteban to share their thoughts on the upcoming Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. They also give some advice to dog agility newcomers and discuss being “results oriented” versus “process oriented” i...
Westminster Special: Living the Dream; Novice to Westminster
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 05, 2018 17:34 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (42:18) In February 2015, Raphael was watching the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster on TV with his rescue dog Ringo and decided, in that moment, that he wanted to be there. In June of 2015, he began training in agility. And now, in February of 2018, he will compete a...
Westminster Special: Mutt Hysteria (Catching Up With Stacey and Roo!)
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - February 04, 2018 21:32 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (19:05) In this episode, Sarah catches up with Stacey Campbell whose rescue dog Roo! became the first “Highest Scoring Mixed Breed in Trial” at the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. Mentioned/Related Buy Tickets for the Event! Episode 177: Westminster Preview wi...
184: Debunking Your Dog Agility Excuses
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 15, 2018 02:43 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (33:36) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban expose some of the common excuses people make in dog agility. You Will Learn How excuses can have a detrimental effect on your agility experience. How to identify imagined limits. How to overcome the most common real limits in t...
183: Starting 2018 with Start Line Problems
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - January 05, 2018 19:20 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (40.25) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about three different phases with respect to the start line behavior, and common mistakes made by trainers in each phase. You Will Learn The most common start line mistakes that handlers make in trials, in practices, and during...
182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 14, 2017 20:17 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (27:55) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about how you can reject conventional notions of success and create your own agility adventure. You Will Learn Who and what influence your idea of dog agility success. How you can be creative in determining your own agility p...
181: Should You Use a Clicker During Agility Training?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - December 03, 2017 22:26 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:18) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban wonder if agility trainers should use a clicker during sequencing. You Will Learn The difference between clicker training and using a clicker. The benefits of clicker training. How to start using a clicker with an experienced do...
180: The Nuance of Speed
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - November 16, 2017 20:57 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:18) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about the nuance of speed in dog agility, and how to manipulate handler speed to get great runs on course. You Will Learn The difference between relative and absolute speed. How to vary your speed for maximum benefit on cours...
179: Which is Faster, a Front Cross or Rear Cross?
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - November 03, 2017 15:26 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (44:08) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban tackle the question of which is faster: the front cross or the rear cross? You Will Learn The psychology behind the idea that the front cross is faster than the rear cross. When you should choose a rear cross instead of a front cr...
178: Pushing the Edge
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 27, 2017 17:18 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:12) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about pushing the edge of commitment to create distance and increase confidence. You Will Learn How to define commitment point. How to change your dog’s commitment point. Why handlers are afraid to push the edge of commitme...
177: Westminster Preview with Paul Campanella
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - October 13, 2017 21:57 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (38:01) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the upcoming Masters Agility Championship at Westminster with Paul Campanella, the Director of Companion Events for the Westminster Kennel Club. They will cover new changes to the event, including the $10,000 grand prize, as...
176: Second Dog Dynamics
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 30, 2017 20:39 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (32:37) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the many factors that people should think about when they are looking for the next agility dog. You Will Learn Which factors to consider when you are thinking about your next agility dog. The difference between love and...
175: Putting Yourself On the Spot
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - September 21, 2017 14:12 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (21:48) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about what you can do when you find yourself in a difficult spot on the agility course. You Will Learn How to identify tough spots on course. How to address tough spots with your training. How to generate small variations o...
174: Changing Your Plans
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - August 30, 2017 17:08 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (26:00) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban share their thoughts on how external circumstances often require changes in your agility plans. You Will Learn How to stack your training days to maintain flexibility for bad weather and other intrusions in your routine. How to sh...
173: Interview with Silvia Trkman on EO, Course Design, and Handling Challenges
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - August 22, 2017 15:55 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (33:24) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk with Silvia Trkman about her recent European Open win and how she continues to be competitive in an ever-changing sport. You Will Learn How your attitude toward challenges can affect your enjoyment of the sport and set you up f...
172: Watching Your Dog on Course
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - August 12, 2017 14:19 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (20:45) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban discuss what it means to keep an eye on your dog during agility. You Will Learn Why and when you should keep your eyes on your dog. Why and when you should look away from your dog. The importance of using your peripheral vision....
171: Obstacle Focus vs Handler Focus in Dog Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - August 04, 2017 17:52 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (17:43) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the concept of handler focus versus obstacle focus, and how to apply it to your own agility training. You Will Learn What it means for your dog to be handler-focused or obstacle-focused. Which focus you need in order to...
170: Homeostasis in Dog Agility
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - July 28, 2017 22:15 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:40) Why is it sometimes so difficult to make changes in your handling? In this episode, Sarah and Esteban apply the concept of homeostasis to dog agility, and explain how you can “reset” your agility equilibrium. You Will Learn The definition of homeostasis. How to lea...
169: Creating a Crate to Crate Routine
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 17, 2017 00:26 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (34:35) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk with Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker about how they manage their time and their dog from the moment they take them out of a crate for a run to the moment they put them back in the crate after the run. You Will Learn When and how...
168: How to Avoid Tilt in Your Dog Agility Training
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 09, 2017 18:27 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (24:19) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss how to recognize and combat tilt in your dog training. You Will Learn How a moment of tilt can set your dog back in their training. How to recognize and avoid tilting in your agility training. Which dogs are most affecte...
167: The Dog Agility Spectrum
Bad Dog Agility Podcast - June 02, 2017 19:06 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn this episode (15:27) What can you do when something works for everyone else’s dog but not your own? In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about understanding your dog’s issues in the context of the agility spectrum. You Will Learn How many dogs earned a qualifying score in the American...
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