Bad Dog Agility Podcast

In this episode (23:49) The bulk of your agility training time is spent in transition from one repetition to the next! In this podcast, we discuss the importance of this transition time and how short, rewarding transitions will help your agility training! Mentioned Agility Right From the Start Our Previous Podcast: Episode 25: Secrets to Super Agility Performance – Part 2

In this episode (50:56) In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and myths involved in transitioning a dog to European-style international coursework, including "demotivating" maneuvers, wrap versus rear cross confusion, bar knocking, and more. Mentioned YOU can introduce the podcast! Our National Agility Championship Wrap-Up Podcast livestream of the Finals round (watch for rear vs wrap confusion at #10 and #18 Extreme Slow Motion of a Border Collie Wrapping at 26″ and a Sheltie at 14″ the tricky 2015 IFCS weave entry

In this episode (35:21) We’ve got Desiree Snelleman on the podcast to talk about her latest National Agility Championship win as well as her experiences at Crufts, FCI Worlds, IFCS and her life before dog agility!(photo by Howard Boyle) Mentioned The 2015 AKC National Agility Championship. Team Handball! Desiree Snelleman’s Coaching Website Donate to the IFCS Team! Watch the IFCS competition LIVE.

In this episode (41:02) We’re back from the 2015 AKC National Agility Championship and sharing our thoughts on the event, the courses, the results, and the livestream! Mentioned The 2015 AKC National Agility Championship. Episode 92: 2015 AKC National Agility Championship Preview livestream with commentary of the Challenger round livestream with commentary of the Finals round Why We Call a Backside a 270 (note that in the podcast, we referred to the #15 jump of the Finals round, it was actually the Challengers round that had a backside challenge at the #15 jump)

In this episode (13:59) The Director of AKC Agility, Carrie DeYoung joins us to clarify the difference between the International Sweepstakes Class (ISC) and the Premier Class being offered at this year’s AKC National Agility Championship. We also get some additional information about the challenges presented, titling possibilities, and timeline for this new class. Mentioned The 2015 AKC National Agility Championship. Our previous post: AKC Premier Class Challenge: The Inverted Pinwheel

In this episode (38:57) The Bad Dog Agility PowerScore ranking for the AKC National Agility Championship is back! We crunched the numbers for every single dog entered in the upcoming AKC National Agility Championship. Data comes from the qualifying period for this event (12/1/2013 – 11/30/2014). We discuss the top dogs, the statistical trends from last year to this year, and the addition of the Premier and ISC warm-up round. Click Here to see the ranking spreadsheet (version 1.0). Mentioned Our new video series: “Before and After: 2015 AKC National Agility Championship“ The 2015 AKC National Agility Championship. Last year’s Nationals PowerScore ranking. The Power 60 rankings.

In this episode Crufts, the largest dog show in the world, took place this past weekend. In this podcast, we talk about the coverage, courses, and competitors. Mentioned Our previous podcast on Westminster Agility Agility at Crufts Video: International Invitational – Large Finals (course map) Video: Championship Finals (course map)

In this episode (35:05) Today is Dog Agility Blogger Action Day and the topic is “health and well being”. In this podcast we’re joined by Robby Porter to talk about strength, conditioning and body awareness for your canine athlete. Mentioned Visit the Dog Agility Blogger Action Day page to see what others have written on the topic of “Health and Well Being”. Visit Robby on Facebook, at his website, and on Vimeo.

In this episode (35:05) Lori Daigle, the 8″ winner of the 2015 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, joins us to discuss the challenges of running agility with a small dog. Mentioned Our previous podcast on Large Dog Challenges Our side by side comparison of a small and large dog.

In this episode (52:44) We discuss the results of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, the event structure, thoughts on crowning a champion, the broadcast, a heartwarming tale of triumph after TPLO, and Cesar Millan intruding on the sport of agility. Mentioned Our podcast covering the 2014 Westminster Agility Championship Our podcast discussing CCL injuries and TPLO Westminster Agility Results Fox Sport’s exceedingly misleading announcement of Cesar Millan’s commentary position Voice your opinion on the broadcast with Fox Sports. Expert opinions on Cesar Millan’s training methods including:Dr. Nicholas Dodman – Professor and Head, Section of Animal BehaviorDirector of Behavior Clinic, Tufts University – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine“Cesar Millan’s methods are based on flooding and punishment. The results, though immediate, will be only transitory. His methods are misguided, outmoded, in some cases dangerous, and often inhumane. You would not want to be a dog under his sphere of influence. The sad thing is that the public does not recognize the error of his ways. My college thinks it is a travesty. We’ve written to National Geographic Channel and told them they have put dog training back 20 years.” Enjoy this video of Brittany Schaezler’s sheltie Ticket!

In this episode (21:03) In this podcast, we discuss how to use your time effectively before, during, and after the walkthrough to reduce forgetfulness on course. We also discuss some tips for improving your course memorization skills. Mentioned One Mind Dogs Ann Croft Agility Coach – Happy Hurdlers Kayl McCann Enjoy this fantastic video of Esteban forgetting the last jump!

In this episode (40:04) We discuss our thoughts on ranking systems including the AKC Invitational rankings and our own Power 60 and Breed Power 10. Mentioned The Bad Dog Agility Power 60 for 2014 The Breed Power 10 for 2014

In this episode (29:33) We discuss the possibility that advances in handling have made the sport too dependent on other factors like dog speed and turning ability. Mentioned our previous podcast: Episode 42: The Internet, Dog Agility, and You our previous podcast: Episode 71: FCI Agility World Championship Wrap-Up Announcing the 2015 AKC National Agility Championship Prep Course!

In this episode (39:04) We are joined by the 2014 24″ AKC Agility Invitational Champion Barb VanEseltine to discuss the challenges of running agility with a large dog. Mentioned our previous post: A Look at Speed by Height Announcing the 2015 AKC National Agility Championship Prep Course!

In this episode (46:10) Our guest this week is Kayl McCann; a OneMind Dog coach and owner of Kayl McCann Dogs. We discuss the OneMind Dog methodology, how to apply it to YOUR dog, and some tips on finding the right move on course. Mentioned Kayl McCann Dogs OneMind Dogs

In this episode (19:04) Feeling overwhelmed in your training is not uncommon, especially for the advanced competitor. We share our struggles and our coping skills with you so that you can break through your own training paralysis. Mentioned We have an app!!! Download our free IOS or Android app today. It’s the easiest way to listen to the podcast!

In this episode (25:45) We discuss the challenges of training by yourself and give you some helpful tips. Mentioned Episode 72: Three Ways to Use a Helper Episode 49: Using Differential Rewards Video showing a creative way to teach the chute without a helper. My favorite new gadget: a phone holder for my tripod. I pair this with a quick release platefor a super fast setup. We have an app!!! Download our free IOS or Android app today. It’s the easiest way to listen to the podcast!

In this episode, we crunch the numbers behind the controversial new requirements for the AKC National Agility Championship to be held in Tulsa, OK in 2016.

In this episode (9:17) As part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day, we discuss how “continuing education” can help you stay on top of the agility game! Mentioned Episode 9: Course Walking Tip; Learning from other Dog Sports Episode 39: Interview with Michael Ellis on Tugging – Part 1 Episode 70: Five Tips for For Watching the FCI Agility World Championship Episode 42: The Internet, Dog Agility, and You Episode 8: Using a Camcorder in Training; Heat Stroke & Water Intoxication Please rate and review the podcast so other listeners will find us!

In this episode (15:11) In this podcast, we discuss latent learning in dog training and how you can take advantage of this learning leap! Mentioned Please rate and review the podcast so other listeners will find us! Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (24:58) In this podcast, we discuss the secret to ALL of dog agility. Spoiler Alert: it has nothing to do with handling. Mentioned Greg Derrett and Ultimate Agility Please rate and review the podcast so other listeners will find us! Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad.Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (23:37) In this podcast, we discuss the use of verbal cues in agility including some pros and cons. Mentioned Jenny Damm’s blog post on her 2014 Agility World Championship experience Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 FileClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (23:59) In this podcast, we discuss the idea of the poisoned cue, how to know if your cue has become poisoned, and what you can do about it. Mentioned Clean Run Our Previous Podcast: Episode 38: Tips for Retraining Your Agility Dog Our Previous Podcast: Episode 34: Retraining Your Start Line StayClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (17:54) We discuss the unique challenges the tire presents in dog agility. Mentioned Agility Right From the Start Our Previous Podcast: How to Generalize Behaviors with Your Novice Dog Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File HereClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (20:12) We discuss generalization and proofing in dog agility training, two related but different concepts. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here Sponsor Back on Track Dog agility is a demanding sport and can be difficultClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (18:56) We discuss three ways that your agility friends and classmates can help create a better training session. Mentioned Our previous podcast: Episode 8: Using a Camcorder in Training; Heat Stroke & Water Intoxication Our previous podcast: Episode 3: Start Line Stays; Online Agility Classes Our new online class: The 2014 AKCClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (53:26) In this episode we discuss the results of the 2014 FCI Agility World Championship as well as our own impressions of the event. Mentioned The official website for the 2014 Agility FCI World Championship Courses by Jos Thines, Courses by Jozef van Eester Results (look in the left hand menu forClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (17:35) In this episode we discuss how watching the agility world championship can benefit your own agility performance. Mentioned The official website for the 2014 Agility FCI World Championship Live Stream and Video on Demand by AgilityVision USA Agility Team Facebook Page Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhoneClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (14:13) In this episode, we talk about how a focus on canine fitness, human fitness, mental preparation, and practice planning can help you in the agility ring. Mentioned This podcast is part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe toClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (22:06) In this episode, we talk about questioning aspects of your own agility training and creating mini-innovations to get more out of each training session with your agility dog. Mentioned article on Chip Kelly’s influence on the NFL Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. SubscribeClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (30:46) We discuss the strengths of various weave pole methods as we revisit weave training with our novice dogs. Mentioned Susan Garrett’s 2×2 Method FlashPaws Silvia Trkman’s Weaves DVD Agility Right from the Start Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (41:33) We discuss the decline of the AKC Novice A class and what we can do to grow our sport. Mentioned our post: The Growth of AKC Games our post: The Growth of AKC Preferred and ILP/PAL over 10 Years our post: How Has AKC Agility Grown Over the Past 10 Years?Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (15:15) We discuss the psychology of the fixed vs growth mindsets and some thoughts on recognizing your own fixed mindset tendencies. Mentioned Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success“ Our previous post: How Your Mindset Affects Your Agility Performance Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone orClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (20:51) We discuss applications of the abundance mindset to different aspects of dog agility including handling systems, multiple dog households, and organizations like AKC and USDAA. Mentioned Stephen R. Covey’s Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Our previous podcast on Westminster Masters Agility Championship This podcast is about the abundanceClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (32:48) We discuss agility handling systems while comparing dog agility with other competitive non-dog sports. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here Sponsor Back on Track Dog agility is a demanding sport and can be difficultClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (26:54) The 20th anniversary of AKC Agility is coming up with a celebration planned for the Reliant trial in Houston, Tx in a few weeks. In this podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with former Director of AKC Agility Sharon Anderson and current Director of AKC Agility Carrie DeYoung. MentionedClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (11:14) We discuss a strategy for addressing handling challenges that you encounter on course. Mentioned Our online VIP course at Bad Dog Agility Academy. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here

In this episode (45:33) We discuss tips for creating a successful agility debut for your dog. Mentioned Our post “5 Tips for Trialing with Your Novice Agility Dog” which includes video of Miriya’s debut. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (30:12) We discuss the 2014 International Team Tryouts; the effect of adding the European Open to the tryouts process and the team members. Mentioned The 2014 AWC Team Members Announcement The 2014 European Open Team Members Announcement The 2014 European Open: Hungary The 2014 Agility World Championship: Luxembourg Donating to the TeamsClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (20:12) We share our thoughts on “Success” as part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day. The path to success does NOT occur little by little at a steady rate. All dogs will have moments where they leap forward in their training . . . or regress for a period of time. WeClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (32:39) This is the second part of a two part interview with Denise Fenzi. Please listen to Part 1 first! In this podcast we discuss the NRM (No Reward Marker) as well as the CI (Cheerful Interrupter). Mentioned The Behavior Chain Series (starting with #1) Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Ways to ListenClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (36:12) This is the first part of a two part interview with Denise Fenzi. Denise’s passion is obedience, and yet her name is familiar to many agility handlers who look to her for information on relationship and drive. Mentioned The Behavior Chain Series (starting with #1) Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Our veryClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (20:19) Inspired by Silvia Trkman’s article Busting the Myths 6, we discuss different ways to end your agility training sessions. Mentioned Silvia Trkman’s article: Busting the Myths 6 Our previous podcast on: Conditioned Emotional Response Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast inClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (15:58) The AKC National Agility Championship is over, the NBA playoffs are ongoing, and the World Team Tryouts are coming up. In this podcast, we tie all these things together with a discussion of Irrational Confidence. Mentioned Game Winning 3 Pt Shot AKC World Team Tryouts Ways to Listen Subscribe to theClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (16:54) We’re discussing the Conditioned Emotional Response (CER) of the trainer (human) and how it might be affecting your agility training sessions. Mentioned Article Series by Denise Fenzi Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here

In this episode (55:11) We’re back from the 2014 AKC National Agility Championship and sharing our thoughts on the event, the courses, and the results. Mentioned The 2014 AKC National Agility Championship Results and Course Maps Our Preview Podcast Our previous post on the wrap choice in the JWW Round. Ways to Listen Subscribe toClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (35:42) The Bad Dog Agility PowerScore ranking for the AKC National Agility Championship is back. We crunched the numbers for every single dog entered in the upcoming AKC National Agility Championship. Data comes from the qualifying period for this event (12/1/2012 – 11/30/2013). Click Here to see the ranking spreadsheet (version 1.0).Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (18:08) We share our thoughts on “Starting Your Puppy” as part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day. Mentioned This podcast is part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day. “Perfect is the enemy of good.” Our article “When do Agility Dogs Peak?“ Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone orClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (28:12) In this episode, we discuss the different ways people apply positive reinforcement to their training sessions, and suggest a way to help dogs that struggle with non-reinforced repetitions. Mentioned Silvia Trkman and Bu Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (36:36) In this episode, we discuss the potential impact of Westminster’s live agility broadcast on the future of our sport. Mentioned Westminster Kennel Club’s Masters Agility Championship Greg Louganis as analyst Our article: “The Moneymaker Effect in Dog Agility“ Agility on TV at a Sports Bar Ways to Listen Subscribe to theClick here to read the full article →