Bad Dog Agility Podcast

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278: How to Help Your Dog the Right Way Mar 04, 2021

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In this episode (18:56)

In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to help our dog be successful and improve their learning at the same time.

You Will Learn

Why helping your dog be correct doesn't always teach your dog the right lesson.
How you can help your dog without changing your handling.
Why it's helpful to work through problems when they occur.

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277: What Are Your Nerves Telling You? Feb 11, 2021

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In this episode (34:35)

In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their own experiences with nerves before an agility run.

You Will Learn

What you can learn from your nerves.
How you can alleviate your nerves by taking a closer look.
How nerves change depending on the dog on and context.
How great athletes handle nerves at big events.

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276: Building Success Feb 04, 2021

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In this episode (34:35)

In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss the process of constructing a building for agility.

You Will Learn

What goes into building a space for agility.
What factors were most important to Jennifer.
The pros and cons of renting out your space.
The maintenance requirements of different surfaces.
The timeline of Jennifer's building from the first stake in the ground to when she was given the keys!.

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The turf Jennifer used is True Turf from GrassTex.

275: Handler Fitness and Agility Jan 28, 2021

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In this episode (43:18)

In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban are joined by Chris Kerton aka Kert, Handler Fitness Coach for Team Great Britain and owner of Karma Fitness.

You Will Learn

How fitness training can be specialized for dog agility handlers.
Why anaerobic fitness is important for agility.
How strength training can help prevent injury.
Why mistakes may be more common toward the end of courses.

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274: 21 Days to a Better 2021 Jan 21, 2021

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In this episode (34:35)

In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their tricks for developing new habits that will help your dog agility in 2021.

You Will Learn

Why you need to move past will power to create new habits.
How his family locked Esteban out of eating candy.
Why people like to socialize after an agility trial.
How to use Netflix to condition your dogs.
When you might benefit from an accountability partner.

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Episode 210: How to Goal Set for Big Events in 2019
Episode 155: Three Emotions Keeping You From Setting Agility Goals
Episode 44: Dog Agility Dreams & Goals
Achieve Your Dog Agility Goals
Want your own timed lock box? Try this.

273: Strategy or Execution? Jan 15, 2021

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In this episode (25:09)

In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban define strategy and execution while exploring the difference between them.

You Will Learn

The difference between strategy and execution.
How to use course maps to develop your strategies.
How to develop strategies without course maps.
Why visualization can help your strategic planning.
How instructors can tailor classes for strategy or execution.
Why execution applies to dog training as well as handling.

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Analyzing Your Mistakes in Dog Agility

272: All About the Tunnel - Part 2 Dec 23, 2020

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In this episode (19:32)

In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban show why the tunnel may be a far more complex obstacle than most competitors realize. (Click here for Part 1)

You Will Learn

The handling impact of curving or straightening a tunnel.
How tunnels interact with different dog heights.
Whether you should train on light or dark-colored tunnels.
How to properly bag and anchor your tunnel.
What length tunnel you should train on.
If "tunnel suckers" actually exist.
Why handlers shouldn't get too close to the tunnel.
How to cue tight turns after the tunnel.
When to time your verbal cues for the next obstacle after a tunnel.
How to handle common tunnel traps.

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Episode 129: The Connection Paradigm
Tunnel Discrimination and Bypass Test
Can Your Dog Find a BLIND Tunnel Entry?
Sarah's Tunnel Bag Recommendation: https://www.tunelypropsy.cz/en/articles/stabilization-bags/fixation-bag-sara/. Customers in the USA can contact Mary Ellen Barry at mebarry@kineticdog.com to place an order.
Water bags are becoming a popular way to weight your bags rather than dirt. You can pour out the water before transporting bags and refill anywhere there is a hose: https://smartbottleinc.com/product/5-3-gallon

271: All About the Tunnel – Part 1 Dec 17, 2020

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In this episode (31:41)

In this podcast, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban show why the tunnel may be a far more complex obstacle than most competitors realize.

You Will Learn

The handling impact of curving or straightening a tunnel.
How tunnels interact with different dog heights.
Whether you should train on light or dark-colored tunnels.
How to properly bag and anchor your tunnel.
What length tunnel you should train on.
If "tunnel suckers" actually exist.
Why handlers shouldn't get too close to the tunnel.
How to cue tight turns after the tunnel.
When to time your verbal cues for the next obstacle after a tunnel.
How to handle common tunnel traps.

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Sarah's Tunnel Bag Recommendation: https://www.tunelypropsy.cz/en/articles/stabilization-bags/fixation-bag-sara/. Customers in the USA can contact Mary Ellen Barry at mebarry@kineticdog.com to place an order.
Water bags are becoming a popular way to weight your bags rather than dirt. You can pour out the water before transporting bags and refill anywhere there is a hose: https://smartbottleinc.com/product/5-3-gallon