Bad Dog Agility Podcast

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298: Managing Your Dog During Class Jan 13, 2022

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n this episode (25:29)

In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban discuss the evolution of how people manage their dogs during classes—when it's NOT their turn.

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Different strategies for managing your dog, including a leash, cot/bed, or crate.
Pros and cons of each strategy.
What the BDA team prefers to use when training alone vs in a class or seminar.

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Episode 1: Using a Crate During Training

297: Function Before Fashion Dec 17, 2021

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In this episode (35:33)

In this podcast, the BDA crew share how the sport shapes their fashion choices on course!

You Will Learn

Why Jennifer never wears sunglasses.
How people with long hair might benefit from a ponytail.
How your clothing choices may affect your dog's performance.

296: At What Age Should You Move to Preferred? Dec 09, 2021

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In this episode (34:06)

In this podcast Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban answer your question "When do most people move their dog to preferred/performance/select for the lower jump height?"

You Will Learn

The most common reasons people move their dogs to a lower height class.
How your dog may benefit from jumping a lower height.
Factors to consider as your dog ages.

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Jennifer Crank and Bee Place in all Four Rounds at the AKC European Open Team Tryouts
Sarah Baker's Online Course: Agility Foundation for Puppies and Young Dogs (featuring 2022 EO Team Member Skeptic)
ETO –> Early Take Off

295: The Timing of Verbal Cues Nov 12, 2021

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In this episode (30:26)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban discuss the timing of verbal cues.

You Will Learn

Whether or not you need verbal cues.
Why it's important to know how verbal your dog really is.
When to give verbal cues.
Common mistakes people make when using verbal cues.

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294: Interview with Kathy Keats on Dogs, Sport, and Life Nov 04, 2021

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In this episode (54:21)

In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah and Esteban talk with Kathy Keats about dogs, sport, and life.

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Why mindset is important for beginners.
How handlers can improve their mindset.
What it means to be "in the zone".
Why handlers underperform at big events.
How to separate your agility results from your self-worth.

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293: Forward-Chaining and Back-Chaining Oct 27, 2021

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In this episode (17:30)

In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain how they use back-chaining and forward-chaining to help dogs learn more quickly.

You Will Learn

What back-chaining is and when to use it.
What forward-chaining is and when to use it.
Which technique is more favored by Bad Dog Agility instructors.

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A Quick Training Tip for Improving 2 On 2 Off Contact Performance

292: What To Do When Things Start Off Poorly at a Big Event Oct 21, 2021

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In this episode (19:40)

In this episode, the BDA coaches give handlers advice on what to do when things start off poorly at a trial that's very important to them.

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How the format of the event impacts handler psychology.
Jennifer's 3 step plan for dealing with early disappointment.
Esteban's key tip for moving on after a bad run.

291: Fall Agility Update Oct 07, 2021

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In this episode (32:14)

In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban highlight recent and upcoming events in the agility world.

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When and where USDAA Cynosport, UKI's US Open, the AKC Invitational, Westminster, and the European Open team tryouts will be held.
Where Jennifer was last weekend.
How COVID affects these events.

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Previous discussion on the Incredible Dog Challenge: Episode 199: How to Speed Up Your Agility Dog

290: Speed vs Accuracy Sep 29, 2021

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In this episode (29:17)

In this episode, the BDA team talks about the relationship between speed and accuracy in dog agility.

You Will Learn

Why many people believe speeding up a dog will decrease accuracy.
How techniques for improving your course time depends on your situation.
The #1 easy thing to fix to improve your dog's course time.
Why it's easier to speed up your dog if you're a really bad handler.

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Swift winning all fours rounds at tryouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riu4GoeiCyA
Episode 179: Which is Faster, a Front Cross or Rear Cross?
Episode 199: How to Speed Up Your Agility Dog

289: The End of Coach's Eye Sep 22, 2021

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In this episode (25:48)

Instructors at Bad Dog Agility have been using the Coach's Eye app to analyze maps and videos of runs for years, but no longer! Coach's Eye is being retired and users have one year of support from the company. Not to worry, Sarah has already found a replacement app, OnForm.

You Will Learn

What is happening with Coach's Eye.
Sarah's recommended app to replace Coach's Eye.
What Jennifer and Esteban think of the new app.
Upgrades and differences between Coach's Eye and the new app.

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Our Recommendation: OnForm
An example video analysis from our archives: AKC NAC Finals Map Analysis
An example of side by side analysis (at time 8:45): Did 75% of dogs go the wrong way at AKC Nationals?

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