Bad Dog Agility Podcast

Latest Episodes:

248: How Should We Train During the COVID Pandemic? Apr 10, 2020

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In this episode (26:25)

In this podcast, we talk about how you can structure your training during this time of cancelled trials and group classes.

You Will Learn

Why you should give yourself permission to take time off right now.
How a daily schedule can help your mental state.
How you can shift from event based to skill based goals.
Why you may be facing overwhelm during this time.
Questions to ask yourself to help structure your priorities.

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247: Interview with Greg Derrett on UKI At Home Agility Program Mar 30, 2020

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In this episode (1:25:53)

In this podcast, UKI founder Greg Derrett joins Esteban and Sarah to talk about UKI's new "At Home Agility By Video".

You Will Learn

Why UKI created this program.
How UKI plans to keep competitors and dogs safe.
How challenging the courses will be.
Why the US Open dates were changed.
How agility organizations are coping with shut downs.

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246: Should You React or Anticipate in Dog Agility? Mar 24, 2020

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In this episode (28:22)

In this podcast, we talk about two different handler strategies: reaction and anticipation. Many times during a run, a handler will react to an action by their dog—the dog does something (good or bad) and the handler decides what to do next based on what the dog does. At other times, a handler will anticipate that their dog will do something (usually good) and make a decision BEFORE the dog acts. Confused? Listen to the podcast!

You Will Learn

How competitors REACT or ANTICIPATE when they run courses.
When you should strive to anticipate your dog's actions on course.
When you should react to your dog's actions on course.
How the presence of refusals shape handlers to favor reaction over anticipation.
The difference between a dog's mental and physical commitment to an obstacle.

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245: Interview with Repeat Crufts Championship Winner Dan Shaw Mar 20, 2020

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In this episode (31:28)

In this episode, 2020 Crufts Championship Winner Dan Shaw joins the podcast.

You Will Learn

How the coronavirus crisis changed the Crufts event.
Dan's strategy for the preliminary rounds.
Why Dan prefers to NOT run last in Finals.
How you can train with Dan online.
Where Dan will put his dog training focus during the time that agility shows are suspended.

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Watch Dan's Runs Here
Dan on Facebook
Train with Dan Shaw and Dave Munnings online at Q-Me Agility

244: Protecting You and Your Dog from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Mar 06, 2020

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In this episode (48:08)

In this episode, Esteban and Sarah discuss what you should know about the Coronavirus outbreak in order to protect yourself and your dogs.

You Will Learn

How to find the most accurate, up-to-date information about the Coronavirus
Why this outbreak is different from past Coronavirus outbreaks
Which people are at the highest risk for dying
Which preventative measures you should take
Why you should protect your dog from getting the virus
How the Coronavirus compares to influenza (the flu)

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243: Does Your Agility Dog Trust You? Feb 23, 2020

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In this episode (24:32)

In this podcast, Esteban, Sarah and Jennifer discuss why having a dog that trusts you is so important in dog agility training.

You Will Learn

How the trust relates to speed.
How consistency relates to trust.
How personality can affect your dog's reaction to incomplete information.

242: Interview with Westminster Champion Jennifer Crank Feb 15, 2020

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In this episode (1:14:33)

In this podcast, Jennifer Crank goes from podcast co-host to interviewee. Jennifer and border collie P!nk won the overall Masters Champion at this past weekend's Masters Agility Championship at Westminster held in New York City and made history as the first non-20″ dog to earn the title.

You Will Learn

How the Westminster Masters Agility Champion is selected.
The results of the 2020 Westminster Masters Agility Championship.
Our thoughts on the broadcast and answers to the most common questions from our listeners.

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241: What Can Statistics Tell Us About the Last Decade in Dog Agility? Feb 06, 2020

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In this episode (48:55)

This week we introduced a new speed-based ranking, the All-Decade Power 70. In this podcast, we discuss this ranking and the trends we see in agility over the past 10 years.

You Will Learn