Bad Dog Agility Podcast

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**Bad Dog Agility Podcast**

Dog agility training tips and discussions. We often interview agility instructors and competitors as well.

Latest Episodes:

188: Handler Desensitization Mar 20, 2018

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In this episode (26:13)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban about how we can train ourselves to take risks on course.

You Will Learn

What desensitization is.
How desensitization can help us deal with the stress of trials (big and small).
Why experienced handlers may lose empathy for newcomers.
How we can use desensitization to train ourselves to take risks on course.

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Before and After: 2018 AKC National Agility Championship

187: Physical and Mental Commitment Mar 10, 2018

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In this episode (17:52)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about the differences between physical and mental commitment and how this can affect your dog on course.

You Will Learn

How we define a dog's commitment to an obstacle.
Why commitment is important.
How to change your dog's commitment point.

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Episode 171: Obstacle Focus vs Handler Focus in Dog Agility

186: How to Handle Invisible Obstacles Feb 27, 2018

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In this episode (19:14)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about everything your dog sees on course that you don't.

You Will Learn

That dogs and people see the agility world differently.
Which invisible obstacles are the most common.
How to deal with blank spaces.
About shoemaking.

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Episode 122: Debugging Your Dog Agility Training

185: Interview with Westminster Champion Jessica Ajoux Feb 16, 2018

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In this episode (52:41)

In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban chat with Jessica Ajoux. Jessica and her border collie Fame(US) won the overall Masters Champion at this past weekend's Masters Agility Championship at Westminster held in New York City.

You Will Learn

Why you should consider competing at Westminster at least once.
How Jessica manages her dog's energy.
How Jessica deals with mistakes in practice.

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Westminster Special: Round Table with Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker Feb 08, 2018

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In this episode (30:59)

Jennifer Crank and Lucky

Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker join Esteban to share their thoughts on the upcoming Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. They also give some advice to dog agility newcomers and discuss being "results oriented" versus "process oriented" in your approach to the sport.

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Westminster Special: Living the Dream; Novice to Westminster Feb 05, 2018

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In this episode (42:18)

In February 2015, Raphael was watching the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster on TV with his rescue dog Ringo and decided, in that moment, that he wanted to be there. In June of 2015, he began training in agility. And now, in February of 2018, he will compete at Westminster. Listen to their remarkable story!

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Westminster Special: Mutt Hysteria (Catching Up With Stacey and Roo!) Feb 04, 2018

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In this episode (19:05)

In this episode, Sarah catches up with Stacey Campbell whose rescue dog Roo! became the first "Highest Scoring Mixed Breed in Trial" at the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster.

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184: Debunking Your Dog Agility Excuses Jan 15, 2018

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In this episode (33:36)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban expose some of the common excuses people make in dog agility.

You Will Learn

How excuses can have a detrimental effect on your agility experience.
How to identify imagined limits.
How to overcome the most common real limits in the sport.
How to accept real limitations that cannot currently be overcome.

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Episode 182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure

183: Starting 2018 with Start Line Problems Jan 05, 2018

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In this episode (40.25)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about three different phases with respect to the start line behavior, and common mistakes made by trainers in each phase.

You Will Learn

The most common start line mistakes that handlers make in trials, in practices, and during retraining.
The concept of ring sustainable training.
Why Esteban never rewards a dog in position at the start line.
A sneaky way to train and proof start lines in the trial environment.
How elephants avoid predators.

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