267: Finding the Motivation to Train
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:05) In this episode, Jennifer and Sarah help Esteban overcome his lack of motiva...
266: Jekyll and Hyde Contacts
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (37:41) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban have a detailed discussion on w...
265: Fall Update on Agility Trials and COVID-19
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:28) In this episode, the team discusses the impact of Covid-19 on major dog agil...
264: Extending Obstacles
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:25) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban highlight the challenges of do...
263: Cheerleading Your Agility Dog—Bring It On
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:40) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about cheerleading in dog...
262: Wise Feedback for Dog Agility
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:43) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban discuss the three elements of ...
261: Does Your Dog Head Check?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:21) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain why dogs head check wh...
260: Effective Use of Ring Rentals
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (15:35) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about how you can make th...
259: Moving Toward Mastery
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (55:04) This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this podcast, Sarah...
258: Four Stages of Competence
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:23) This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this podcast, Sarah...
257: Consistent Contact Criteria
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (42:42) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban share their thoughts on two bu...
256: Proofing Checklist for Dog Agility
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (34:37) In this episode, we share numerous examples of proofing that you can do with...
255: Wearing Masks in Dog Agility
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (46:42) All information is researched but not exhaustive and not reviewed by an outs...
254: Management Versus Training
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:37) In this episode, Sarah Baker joins the podcast to explain the difference bet...
253: Your Dog’s Learning Pattern
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:44) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss different learning patterns you ...
252: How to Integrate Tugging into Your Training
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:55) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban help you integrate tugging into your agil...
251: How to Get the Most Out of Your Online Learning
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (28:00) In this episode, the BDA crew shares some ideas for getting the most out of ...
250: Is Your Dog Agility "Good Enough"
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (30:35) In this podcast, we discuss the paradox of choice and the idea of “good en...
249: Agility Relief with Anthony Clarke
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:34) In this podcast, Anthony Clarke joins the podcast to talk about this week’...
248: How Should We Train During the COVID Pandemic?
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:25) In this podcast, we talk about how you can structure your training during th...
247: Interview with Greg Derrett on UKI At Home Agility Program
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:25:53) In this podcast, UKI founder Greg Derrett joins Esteban and Sarah to talk ...
246: Should You React or Anticipate in Dog Agility?
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (28:22) In this podcast, we talk about two different handler strategies: reaction an...
245: Interview with Repeat Crufts Championship Winner Dan Shaw
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (31:28) In this episode, 2020 Crufts Championship Winner Dan Shaw joins the podcast....
244: Protecting You and Your Dog from COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (48:08) In this episode, Esteban and Sarah discuss what you should know about the Co...
243: Does Your Agility Dog Trust You?
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:32) In this podcast, Esteban, Sarah and Jennifer discuss why having a dog that t...
242: Interview with Westminster Champion Jennifer Crank
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:14:33) In this podcast, Jennifer Crank goes from podcast co-host to interviewee....
241: What Can Statistics Tell Us About the Last Decade in Dog Agility?
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (48:55) This week we introduced a new speed-based ranking, the All-Decade Power 70. ...
240: Markers in Your Agility Training
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (42:11) In this episode, we discuss the use of markers in your dog agility training....
239: How to Pick the Right Agility Organization for Your Dog
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (25:42) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to pick the right agility or...
238: Westminster 2020 Preview
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (30:03) In this episode, Director of Westminster Companion Events joins Sarah and Es...
237: AKC 2020 Rule Changes Including Fix and Go and For Exhibition Only
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (53:32) In this episode, AKC Executive Field Representative Kitty Bradley joins the ...
236: Enjoy Your Way to Success
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:29) In this episode, we discuss how to enjoy your training and use that enjoymen...
235: Our New Puppies Teach Us Five Lessons
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:15) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban share some things they’ve learned from ...
234: Getting the Most Out of Your NQ Runs
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:37) In this episode, we discuss how to use non qualifying runs to improve your a...
233: Changing Your Agility Dog’s Unwanted Behavior
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (54:57) In this episode, Denise Fenzi returns to the podcast to talk about the commo...
232: Interview with FCI Judge Tamás Tráj
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (56:52) In this episode, Tamás Tráj joins the podcast to discuss course design, sa...
231: Noise Sensitivity in the Agility Dog with Amy Cook – Part 2
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:52) Dr. Amy Cook joins Sarah and Esteban to talk about noise sensitivity in agil...
230: Noise Sensitivity in the Agility Dog with Amy Cook – Part 1
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:32) Dr. Amy Cook joins Sarah and Esteban to talk about noise sensitivity in agil...
229: Is Your Dog Too Worked Up for Agility
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (54:19) In this episode, Sarah Stremming joins the podcast to discuss dogs that are ...
228: AWC Interviews with Jennifer Crank, Tobias Wüst, Sarah Baker, and Jessica Patterson
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:19) In this episode, we interview four handlers who will be competing at the FCI...
227: Why You Should Watch the FCI Agility World Championship
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:53) In this episode, we talk about the upcoming FCI Agility World Championship, ...
226: Sequential vs Parallel Training
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:07) In this episode, Jennifer and Sarah talk about whether it is better to teach...
225: Using ROI to Structure Your Training
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:45) Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban discuss how agility handlers can maximize their...
224: Defining YOUR Success in Dog Agility
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (27:29) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban talk about success in the sport...
223: Summertime Dangers for the Agility Dog
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:19) Dr. Schaezler joins the BDA podcast to prepare you and your dog for the dang...
222: Interview with the Aces High Flyball Team
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (30:03) Members of the Aces High Flyball Team that won Crufts join Sarah and Esteban...
221: Six Strategies for Dogs That Shut Down or Get Distracted
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:58) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer share six things you can do today to hel...
220: AKC Agility Premier Cup Wrap-up
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (36:12) In this episode, Jennifer Crank shares her experience as the 16″ winner at...
219: Eight Ways You Can Improve Your Agility Attitude
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (43:55) In this episode, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer share how they are using 8 tips...
218: Great Expectations for Your Puppy
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (40:08) In this episode, reigning AKC 20″ National Agility Champion Sarah Baker jo...
217: Interview with Crufts Winner Dan Shaw
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:08) In this episode, 2019 Crufts Championship Winner and British Open Winner Dan...
216: The 2019 AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:12:03) In this episode, the 2019 AKC 20″ National Agility Champion Sarah Baker ...
215: The 2019 AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (22:33) In this episode, AKC Director of Agility Carrie DeYoung stops by to talk abo...
214: Thinking vs Action in Dog Agility Training
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:02) In this episode, Jennifer and Sarah address the differences between training...
213: Interview with Westminster Champion Perry DeWitt
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (31:15) In this podcast, Jennifer and Esteban interview Perry DeWitt, the Masters Ag...
212: Do You Really Need Video Analysis?
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:09) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban address the question of whether...
211: The Importance of Handling Flexibility
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (14:59) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban talk about the important of han...
210: How to Goal Set for Big Events in 2019
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (33:35) In this episode, the BDA team discusses goal setting for big agility events....
209: Blind Cross Your Way Into the New Year
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (31:50) In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban discuss the blind cross; the pr...
208: Experiments in AKC Course Design with Greg Fontaine
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:39) In this episode, Greg Fontaine shares how he has worked with the AKC to expe...
207: Interview with FCI Gold Medalist Martina Magnoli Klimešová
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:42) In this podcast, FCI silver medalist Jennifer Crank interviews FCI gold meda...
206: Three Lessons from the Agility World Championship
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:49) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss three key lessons from the Agili...
205: Five Tips for Better Contact Performance
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:05) In this podcast, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban give you practical tips for str...
204: How to Use Proofing in Your Dog Agility Training
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (33:45) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss the concept of proofing, pointing...
203: BDA Goes to SeaWorld San Antonio
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:06) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss how training a dolphin to swim up...
202: AKC Invitational with Carrie DeYoung
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:09) In this podcast, Director of Agility for the American Kennel Club Carrie DeY...
201: The European Open and Border Collie Classic with Sarah Baker
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (37:33) Esteban and Sarah Fernandezlopez welcome Sarah Baker to the podcast to discu...
200: Interview with EO Champion Max Sprinz
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (43:16) Jennifer and Sarah welcome 2018 Large Dog European Open Champion Max Sprinz ...
199: How to Speed Up Your Agility Dog
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (37:20) In this podcast, we discuss how you can improve your dog’s time by focusin...
198: Do You Use Natural Cues or Trained Cues?
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:39) In this podcast, Sarah and Jennifer discuss natural versus trained cues and ...
197: All About the World Agility Open, with Jennifer Crank
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:52) In this podcast, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer talk about the 2018 World Agili...
196: Should the Table Stay or Go?
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (46:44) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about the table, how to train for it...
195: The 2018 AKC/FCI Agility World Championship Tryouts
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:04:40) In this podcast, Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker join Sarah and Esteban for...
194: Forced Breaks in Your Dog Agility Training
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (16:36) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to deal with forced breaks i...
193: Who is the World Champion in Agility?
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (22:14) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer outline four international championship ...
192: Technical Debt in Dog Agility
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:04) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban apply the software development concept of...
191: Interview with Crufts Champion Dave Munnings
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (46:50) In this episode, 2018 Crufts Champion Dave Munnings joins Sarah and Esteban ...
190: One Million Downloads Plus AKC Nationals Wrap-Up
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:45) In this episode, 2018 American Kennel Club National Agility Champion (16″)...
189: How to Structure Your Dog Agility Season
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (49:13) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with Leslie Eide, DVM about structur...
188: Handler Desensitization
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:13) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban about how we can train ourselves to take ...
187: Physical and Mental Commitment
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (17:52) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the differences between physic...
186: How to Handle Invisible Obstacles
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:14) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about everything your dog sees on co...
185: Interview with Westminster Champion Jessica Ajoux
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (52:41) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban chat with Jessica Ajoux. Jessica and her ...
Westminster Special: Round Table with Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (30:59) Jennifer Crank and Lucky Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker join Esteban to s...
Westminster Special: Living the Dream; Novice to Westminster
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (42:18) In February 2015, Raphael was watching the Masters Agility Championship at W...
Westminster Special: Mutt Hysteria (Catching Up With Stacey and Roo!)
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:05) In this episode, Sarah catches up with Stacey Campbell whose rescue dog Roo!...
184: Debunking Your Dog Agility Excuses
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (33:36) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban expose some of the common excuses people ...
183: Starting 2018 with Start Line Problems
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (40.25) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about three different phases with re...
182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (27:55) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about how you can reject conventiona...
181: Should You Use a Clicker During Agility Training?
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:18) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban wonder if agility trainers should use a c...
180: The Nuance of Speed
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:18) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about the nuance of speed in dog agi...
179: Which is Faster, a Front Cross or Rear Cross?
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (44:08) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban tackle the question of which is faster: t...
178: Pushing the Edge
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:12) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about pushing the edge of commitment...
177: Westminster Preview with Paul Campanella
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:01) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the upcoming Masters Agility C...
176: Second Dog Dynamics
30 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:37) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the many factors that people s...
175: Putting Yourself On the Spot
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:48) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about what you can do when you find ...
174: Changing Your Plans
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:00) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban share their thoughts on how external circ...
173: Interview with Silvia Trkman on EO, Course Design, and Handling Challenges
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (33:24) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk with Silvia Trkman about her recent ...
172: Watching Your Dog on Course
12 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:45) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban discuss what it means to keep an eye on y...
171: Obstacle Focus vs Handler Focus in Dog Agility
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (17:43) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the concept of handler focus v...