367: The Success Cycle
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (16:59) Struggling to make progress in agility—even though you’re putting in the...
366: What Separates the Top 10% from Everyone Else
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:38) What really sets the top agility teams apart? In this episode, Esteban, Sara...
365: Why You Need a Coach (Even If You Don’t Think You Do)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:07) Coaches and instructors play a crucial role in our growth as agility handler...
364: Mastery or Survival - The Class vs. Trial Mindset
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (27:23) In this episode, we dive into a question eve...
363: New Research Focusing on Dog Agility Safety
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (39:13) In this episode, Esteban and Sarah are joine...
362: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Abbey Beasley
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (53:30) In this episode, we discuss the 2025 AKC Nat...
361: Last-Minute AKC NAC Prep
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:08) The AKC National Agility Championship is finally here! Whether you’re a se...
360: How Handlers Compromise Good Training
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:35) As handlers, we’ve all been there—our dogs make a mistake, and suddenly,...
359: Team USA Coach Nancy Gyes Retires
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:16:07) In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Gyes as she reflects on two decade...
358: Westminster Masters Agility Championship 2025 with Emily Klarman
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Emily Klarman, the newly crowned 2025 Westminster Masters Agility ...
357: Preparation Checklist for Big Events
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (18:38) Big events bring excitement, pressure, and t...
356: Should You Specialize?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:55) In this episode, we tackle a listener’s question: Can you excel in more th...
355: Is It Time to Change the Dogwalk?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (1:18:23) In this episode, we dive into the hottest ...
354: Building Community in Dog Agility
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:02) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban explore the importance of comm...
353: Game Changers in Dog Agility
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (26:39) In this podcast, we explore how trailblazers...
352: AKC Director Carrie DeYoung Retires
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (55:23) Join us as we celebrate the incredible career of Carrie DeYoung, who is reti...
351: The Inaugural AKC ISC Championship
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:57) In this episode, the team recaps the very first AKC ISC Championship event. ...
350: Interview with AWC Vice Champion Dalton Meredith
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:03:16) In this episode, we sit down with Dalton Meredith, the Intermediate height...
349: Boundless Junior Agility Co. with McKenzie Minto
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:09) In this episode, McKenzie Minto, Co-director of Boundless Junior Agility, j...
348: The Fine Line Between Wanting and Needing
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (36:23) In this episode, we explore a powerful quote from an Olympian about the deli...
347: Interview with Penny Leigh, Director of the AKC Agility League
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (40:23) Penny Leigh joins the podcast to talk about the AKC Agility League. The next...
346: Interview with Senior Open World Champion Dudley Shumate
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:23) Dudley Shumate joins the podcast to talk about the inaugural Senior Open, a ...
345: The 2024 Premier Cup Wrap-Up
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (25:19) In this episode, Jenn shares her experience at the 2024 Premier Cup which wa...
344: Dogs and Fireworks
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (25:03) In this episode, we share our personal experiences and tips for helping dogs...
343: What is a Good Q Rate?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (27:19) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share and discuss the qualifyi...
342: Interview with the First 12" Westminster Overall Winner Cynthia Hornor
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:25) Join us for an exciting episode where Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer interview...
341: British Agility and the Longines Global Champions Tour
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:48) This week, we’re thrilled to have Anthony Clarke, founder of British Agili...
340: Health Clearances in Dog Agility
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:15) This week, we’re joined by Dr. Brittany Schaezler to dive into the topic o...
339: Support vs Babysitting in Dog Agility Handling
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:39) This week, we delve into a topic suggested by one of our listeners: the fine...
338: Post 2024 NAC Wrap-Up
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:51) Jennifer and Sarah talk about their experiences at the 2024 National Agility...
337: 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Preview
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (48:29) The 2024 AKC National Agility Championship takes place March 14-17 in Perry,...
336: How To Walk Your Dog Off the Course
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (46:45) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their experiences and ad...
335: Getting an Adult Dog for Agility
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (28:37) Join us as we explore the benefits of choosing adult dogs for agility traini...
334: How Top Trainers Get Their Next Dog
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (30:08) In this podcast, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain how top agility handle...
333: Teeter Criteria
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (27:26) Join us as we discuss the importance of defining and achieving clear criteri...
332: Agility Seminars
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:33) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban touch on the evolution of semi...
331: Inside Look at AKC’s New Agility Proposals with Carrie DeYoung
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (44:19) AKC Director of Agility Carrie DeYoung joins the podcast to discuss the late...
330: Early Take Off (ETO) – Part 2
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (44:38) In this episode, we delve into Early Take Of...
329: Early Take Off (ETO) – Part 1
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (47:05) In this episode, we delve into Early Take Off (ETO) in agility dogs with our...
328: Navigating your Agility Ambitions in 2024
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:04) In this episode, we share our personal agility goals for the upcoming year, ...
327: How Many Verbal Cues Do You Need?
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (48:58) In this episode, join Jennifer, Esteban, and...
326: Interview with US Open Champion Perry DeWitt
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (43:39) In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Perry DeWitt to discuss he...
325: The UKI North American Invitational
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (48:22) In this episode, Esteban and Sarah are joined by Greg Derrett, CEO and Co-fo...
324: Resource for AKC Agility Course Maps
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:59) In this episode, we’re joined by Sammi Flynn, the admin of a Facebook grou...
323: The Past, Present, and Future of AKC ISC
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:13) In this episode, we’re joined by Director of Agility for the American Kenn...
322: Handler Mental Recovery After Canine Physical Recovery
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (36:25) In this episode, we talk about the mental management required from the HANDL...
321: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Emily Klarman and Perry DeWitt
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (48:02) In this episode, newly crowned AKC National Agility Champions Emily Klarman ...
320: What NOT to Train Right Before a Big Event
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:31) In this episode, the BDA team talks about how we approach training as we get...
319: Essentials For Your New Puppy
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (31:16) In this episode, the BDA team talks about preparing for a new puppy. You Wil...
318: Should You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (33:07) In this episode, the BDA team ponders the question: is there ever a time whe...
317: 2022 AKC Agility Invitational Wrap Up with Jane Bronson
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(Photo Credit: Great Dane Photography) In this episode (36:56) In this episode, 20″ AKC Invitation...
316: Make or Ditch New Year’s Resolutions?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:37) In this episode, the BDA crew helps you start your 2023 with an agility flou...
315: Winter Training and Holiday Update
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Photo Credit: A. Wooten Photography) In this episode (38:09) In this episode, the BDA crew identifi...
314: Take the Lead Provides Health and Disaster Assistance for AKC Agility Handlers
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:52) In this episode, we talk with Paul Campanella and Tom Bradley about the non-...
313: Interview with Junior Handler Jada Sawhney
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:01) In this episode, we talk with junior handler Jada Sawhney who just came back...
312: Interview with European Open Winner Angie Benacquisto
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (47:44) In this episode, we talk with Angie Benacquisto, the first American to win t...
311: Performing Your Best After Travel
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:15) In this episode, we discuss how travel before big events affects performance...
310: How to Deal with Ring Conflicts
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:37) In this episode, Jennifer explains how to deal with ring conflicts and share...
309: Post Westminster Interview with “Team Bee”
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (58:44) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with Jennifer Crank and Jean Lavalle...
308: Interview with Club Representative Jane Dewey
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (46:25) In this podcast, Jane Dewey joins the podcast to talk about putting on a tri...
307: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Betsey Lynch, Jennifer Crank, and Amber McCune
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:08:31) In this episode, newly crowned AKC National Agility Champions Jennifer Cra...
306: Interview with Trial Secretary Noreen Bennett
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (41:23) In this podcast, Noreen Bennett of PawPrint Trials joins the podcast to educ...
305: Interview with Judge Sheyla Gutierrez
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (54:19) In this podcast, AKC judge Sheyla Gutierrez shares how she came to be a judg...
304: UKI in 2022 with Greg Derrett
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (49:53) UKI co-founder Greg Derrett joins the podcast talk about UKI in North Americ...
303: Interview with Enya Habel and Anna Hinze
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (44:02) Swedish champion Enya Habel and German champion Anna Hinze join the podcast ...
302: Does Your Agility Training Feel Like Whac-A-Mole?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:04) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk about Whac-A-Mole and dog ...
301: Are You Overusing Some Cues in Dog Agility?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (15:25) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk the difference between OVE...
300: Eleven Reasons to Trial
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:45) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk how having goals for trial...
299: Playing It Safe
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (33:17) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk about “playing it safe”...
298: Managing Your Dog During Class
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode (25:29) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban discuss the evolution of how pe...
297: Function Before Fashion
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:33) In this podcast, the BDA crew share how the sport shapes their fashion choic...
296: At What Age Should You Move to Preferred?
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (34:06) In this podcast Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban answer your question “When do...
295: The Timing of Verbal Cues
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (30:26) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss the timing of verbal cues. You Wi...
294: Interview with Kathy Keats on Dogs, Sport, and Life
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (54:21) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban talk with Kathy Keats about dog...
293: Forward-Chaining and Back-Chaining
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (17:30) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain how they use back-chai...
292: What To Do When Things Start Off Poorly at a Big Event
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:40) In this episode, the BDA coaches give handlers advice on what to do when thi...
291: Fall Agility Update
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:14) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban highlight recent and upcoming ...
290: Speed vs Accuracy
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:17) In this episode, the BDA team talks about the relationship between speed and...
289: The End of Coach’s Eye
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (25:48) Instructors at Bad Dog Agility have been using the Coach’s Eye app to anal...
288: Interview with 2-Time Highest Scoring All-American Westminster Winner Lisa Topol
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (42:46) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban are joined by Lisa Topol, the ...
287: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (14:35) What would you do if you were without an agility partner for two years? In t...
286: Why Agility?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (37:09) This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this episode, Jenni...
285: Private Lessons
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about private lessons in dog agility and how you ...
284: How to Get a Perfect 1600 on Your Next Agility Run
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:37) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban apply concepts from “How to ...
283: Running Other People’s Dogs
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (43:30) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about running other peopl...
282: Should You Switch From Stopped to Running Contacts?
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (34:24) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban reveal the many factors handle...
281: What Do Handlers Eat at Big Events?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (14:29) In this episode, Jennifer and Esteban share their not-so-secret agility tria...
280: NAC Wrap-Up with Judge Tim Verrelli
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:08:22) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban welcome special guest Tim Verrelli, jud...
279: Pinwheel Problems
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (17:57) In this episode, the BDA team discusses one of the most classic jump sequenc...
278: How to Help Your Dog the Right Way
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (18:56) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to help our dog be successfu...
277: What Are Your Nerves Telling You?
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (34:35) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their own experiences wi...
276: Building Success
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (34:35) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss the process of constructing a bu...
275: Handler Fitness and Agility
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (43:18) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban are joined by Chris Kerton aka...
274: 21 Days to a Better 2021
21 Jan 2021
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In this episode (34:35) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their tricks for develop...
273: Strategy or Execution?
15 Jan 2021
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In this episode (25:09) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban define strategy and execution ...
272: All About the Tunnel - Part 2
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:32) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban show why the tunnel may be a f...
271: All About the Tunnel – Part 1
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (31:41) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban show why the tunnel may be a f...
270: Winter Training
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:00) In this podcast episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban help you prepare for w...
269: Frustration Barking in Agility
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
268: Are You Using Too Many Call-Offs?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:04) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain what “call-offs” a...