170: Homeostasis in Dog Agility
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:40) Why is it sometimes so difficult to make changes in your handling? In this e...
169: Creating a Crate to Crate Routine
17 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (34:35) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk with Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker ...
168: How to Avoid Tilt in Your Dog Agility Training
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:19) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss how to recognize and combat tilt ...
167: The Dog Agility Spectrum
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (15:27) What can you do when something works for everyone else’s dog but not your ...
166: Get Ready for Summer with Brittany Schaezler, DVM
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:50) In this episode, Dr. Brittany Schaezler joins the podcast to get you and you...
165: Should You Be a Dog Agility Minimalist?
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:41) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban explore how a minimalist approach to dog ...
164: The Value of Outside Influence on Your Dog Agility Training
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:32) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss the impact that external influenc...
163: Tips for Memorizing Courses
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (18:46) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban help you memorize your courses by figurin...
162: Why Does My Dog Run Slower at the Trial?
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (16:29) Sarah and Esteban talk about dogs that perform better at home than at shows....
161: Interview with Junior Handler Sasha Zitter
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:53) In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jennifer Crank and Sasha Zitter to talk ...
160: How to Work Through Mistakes in Your Agility Training
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:11) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban share some thoughts on the exact steps th...
159: Handler Muscle Memory for Dog Agility
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:42) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban apply the concept of “muscle memory” ...
158: The 2017 AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (37:15) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban are joined by Livestream Finals announcer...
157: The Comparison Trap
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (25:00) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban explore the good and bad behind comparing...
156: How to Practice Effectively
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (22:14) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban help you practice dog agility more effect...
155: Three Emotions Keeping You From Setting Agility Goals
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (18:34) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about some negative feelings that mi...
154: Kids and Dogs and Jennifer Crank
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:58) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk with USA AKC/FCI World Team member J...
153: Interview with 2017 Westminster Champion John Nys
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:17) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with John Nys, the overall winner of...
152: Developing Your Social Network in Dog Agility
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (17:52) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban explore social networks in dog agility an...
151: Judging with Video Review
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:45) In this podcast, judge Janet Gauntt joins Sarah and Esteban to discuss the v...
150: The Global Judging Program with Lee Gibson
24 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (40:32) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban are joined by Lee Gibson to discuss the G...
149: Perception versus Reality
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (27:22) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban discuss perceptions in agility that are w...
148: The Paradox of Choice in Dog Agility
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:51) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban discuss “the paradox of choice” and h...
147: Susan Garrett on Dropped Bars
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (54:46) Sarah and Esteban talk with Susan Garrett about helping your dog drop less b...
146: Record Keeping Trick for Dog Agility
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (13:48) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban share a commonly used and free app/websit...
145: Course Building in Your Own Backyard
01 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:39) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban share their tips for course building in y...
144: Interview with Sarah Stremming on Behavior Problems in Performance Dogs
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (37:52) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with Sarah Stremming from the Cognit...
143: Starting Fast and Finishing Strong
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (34:14) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about how to start fast and finish s...
Excerpt from Episode 12: Interview with Greg and Laura Derrett
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is an excerpt from episode 12, taped in August of 2012. The relevance to the recent removal o...
142: Dog Agility World Shuns the Chute
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (31:03) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about the unprecedented rapid discon...
141: Welcoming Novice Competitors
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (18:50) In this podcast, we chat with Liz Armstrong about theNew Beginnings Agility ...
140: Bad Dog Moms
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (16:38) In this podcast, we talk about the pressures of raising the perfect agility ...
139: The Test/Train/Adjust Cycle
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (16:02) In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and use the “test/train/adjus...
138: The Path From Your First Run To Your First Q
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (14:57) In this episode, we discuss common Novice patterns and how you can recognize...
137: Swedish Jump Heights and Its Effect on FCI
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (18:38) In this episode, we talk with Åsa Wrede of Sweden about the future of dog a...
136: Interview with WAO Judge Anthony Clarke
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (44:15) In this episode, we chat with one of the judges from this year’s World Agi...
135: Interview with European Open Team USA Coach Ann Braue and Michael Teh
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (43:10) In this podcast, we learn about the inner workings of the European Open with...
134: Priming Your Dog Before and Agility Trial
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:28) In this podcast, we discuss how priming your dog can improve your agility pe...
133: 2016 AKC World Team Tryouts Wrap Up
14 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:13:10) In this podcast, we discuss the venue, surface, judges, and courses at the...
132: Contrarianism in Dog Agility
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (28:34) In this podcast, we apply the concept of contrarianism to dog agility and di...
131: Free Your Agility Dog
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode In this episode, we discuss how to make the agility field a mistake-free paradise fo...
130: How to Reward Your Dog Before and After Their Run
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (15:53) In this episode, we discuss how to improve your dog’s performance in the ...
129: The Connection Paradigm
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (14:44) In this podcast, we identify key areas where you may lose your connection w...
128: Talent Vs Preparation
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (13:43) In this episode, we discuss the concept of “talent” in agility, and how...
127: Interview with 2016 AKC 20″ National Agility Champion Sarah Baker
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (28:41) In this podcast, we talk to repeat 20″ National Agility Champion Sarah Bak...
126: Dog Agility NOW
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:54) In this podcast, we announce the launch of our new website dedicated to spor...
125: How to Handle Without Thinking
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:54) In this podcast, we talk about one change you can make in your practice to ...
124: Dealing with Disappointment in Dog Agility
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (52:00) In this podcast, we talk about dealing with personal disappointment, other ...
123: The 2016 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
23 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:36:17) In this podcast, we share our experience at Westminster and discuss the r...
122: Debugging Your Dog Agility Training
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (14:27) In this podcast, Sarah applies the concept of debugging to dog agility.
121: Dealing with Over-Arousal in Dog Agility
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (22:14) In this podcast, we discuss strategies for dealing with over-arousal. Ment...
120: Power60, NAC Prep, and Looking Forward to 2016
23 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:16) In this podcast, we look back at the 2015 power 60 rankings, Esteban’s br...
119: Handling (Three Aspects of Agility Training Part 4)
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (31:23) This is the fourth and final podcast in our series on “Three Aspects of A...
118: Individual Obstacle Performance (Three Aspects of Agility Training Part 3)
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (44:00) This is the third podcast in our series on “Three Aspects of Agility Trai...
117: Drive for Agility (Three Aspects of Agility Training Part 2)
21 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:33) This is the second podcast in our series on “Three Aspects of Agility Tra...
116: Interview with Justine Davenport and Jessica Patterson
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (37:36) In this podcast, we talk to Shape Up Agility’s Justine Davenport and reig...
115: Three Aspects of Agility Training
31 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:58) In this podcast, we discuss how the sport of dog agility involves much more...
114: Interview with Newest World Champion Pavol Vakonič
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:33) In this podcast, 2015 FCI Agility World Champion Pavol Vakonič shares his ...
113: 2015 FCI Agility World Championship Wrap-up
17 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:16) In this podcast we discuss the results of the 2015 FCI Agility World Champi...
112: How to Run Agility Like a World Champion
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:16) In this podcast we discuss why it’s important to move on to the next part...
111: The Myth of the Ring-Wise Dog
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:24) Have you been told you have a ring-wise dog? In this podcast we discuss why...
110: Howard Boyle goes to the Moravia Open and the Canadian Classic
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (44:17) Howard Boyle returns to the podcast after two international trips; first to...
109: Intuitive Handling versus Theory-Based Handling
27 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (22:49) In this podcast, we discuss the role that theory and intuition play in agil...
108: Choices on Course
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:34) In this podcast, we discuss how to figure out the fastest path when present...
107: Training the Teeter
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:50) In this podcast, we discuss why the teeter is such a difficult obstacle for...
106: System Versus Talent
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:59) In this podcast, we discuss how thinking about dog agility in terms of your...
105: Entitlement and Dog Agility
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (32:00) We discuss how entitlement can affect our training and negatively impact th...
104: Building Confidence Through Challenges
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (18:35) We discuss how challenging your dog can actually build understanding and co...
103: Green Dog Gotchas
09 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (26:28) We’re joined this week by Brittany Schaezler for a discussion on some of ...
Episode 102: International Man of Mystery Howard Boyle
28 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (45:54) Howard Boyle is a Houston, Texas based agility competitor who routinely tra...
101: Interview with Crufts Judge Lee Gibson – Part 2
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (33:31) This is the second part of a two part interview with Lee Gibson. Please ...
100: Interview with Crufts Judge Lee Gibson - Part 1
17 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (45:15) This week we’re joined by Lee Gibson, the judge of the International Fina...
99: 2015 ITT Wrap Up and the Luna Effect
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (1:04:33) This podcast is all about the international Team Tryouts for Team USA. We...
98: The Importance of a Clear Start to Every Sequence
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (16:09) Improve your training by taking the time to reset your dog properly after a...
97: Improving Your Transitions During Training
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:49) The bulk of your agility training time is spent in transition from one repe...
96: The Challenge of Transitioning to International Coursework
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (50:56) In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and myths involved in transi...
95: Interview with the 2015 26" National Agility Champion Desiree Snelleman
07 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:21) We’ve got Desiree Snelleman on the podcast to talk about her latest Natio...
94: 2015 AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up
02 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (41:02) We’re back from the 2015 AKC National Agility Championship and sharing ou...
The New AKC Premier Class is Coming
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (13:59) The Director of AKC Agility, Carrie DeYoung joins us to clarify the differe...
92: 2015 AKC National Agility Championship Preview
19 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (38:57) The Bad Dog Agility PowerScore ranking for the AKC National Agility Champio...
91: Dog Agility at Crufts
13 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Crufts, the largest dog show in the world, took place this past weekend. In this po...
90: Strength and Conditioning with Guest Robby Porter
04 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:05) Today is Dog Agility Blogger Action Day and the topic is “health and we...
89: Small Dog Challenges
27 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (35:05) Lori Daigle, the 8″ winner of the 2015 Masters Agility Championship at We...
88: Cesar Millan Crashes Westminster Agility
19 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (52:44) We discuss the results of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, ...
87: Improving Your Course Memorization
13 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (21:03) In this podcast, we discuss how to use your time effectively before, during...
86: A Look at Rankings in Dog Agility
05 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (40:04) We discuss our thoughts on ranking systems including the AKC Invitational r...
85: Have We Solved the Game of Agility?
30 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (29:33) We discuss the possibility that advances in handling have made the sport to...
84: Large Dog Challenges
22 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (39:04) We are joined by the 2014 24″ AKC Agility Invitational Champion Barb VanE...
Episode 83: Interview with Kayl McCann – OneMind Dog coach and the owner of Kayl McCann Dogs
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (46:10) Our guest this week is Kayl McCann; a OneMind Dog coach and owner of Kayl M...
Episode 82: What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
07 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (19:04) Feeling overwhelmed in your training is not uncommon, especially for the ...
Episode 81: Tips for Training Alone
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (25:45) We discuss the challenges of training by yourself and give you some helpful...
Episode 80: AKC NAC Qualification Changes from 2015 to 2016
04 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we crunch the numbers behind the controversial new requirements for the AKC Nationa...
Episode 79: Be a Student of the Game
03 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (9:17) As part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day, we discuss how “continuing edu...
Episode 78: The Power of Latent Learning
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (15:11) In this podcast, we discuss latent learning in dog training and how you can ...
Episode 77: The Secret to All of Dog Agility
21 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (24:58) In this podcast, we discuss the secret to ALL of dog agility. Spoiler Alert:...
Episode 76: Verbal Cues in Dog Agility
07 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:37) In this podcast, we discuss the use of verbal cues in agility including some...
Episode 75: The Poisoned Cue
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (23:59) In this podcast, we discuss the idea of the poisoned cue, how to know if you...
Episode 74: Training the Tire
11 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (17:54) We discuss the unique challenges the tire presents in dog agility. Mentioned...
Episode 73: How to Generalize Behaviors with Your Novice Dog
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (20:12) We discuss generalization and proofing in dog agility training, two related ...
Episode 72: Three Ways to Use a Helper
26 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (18:56) We discuss three ways that your agility friends and classmates can help crea...