Bad Dog Agility Podcast

In this episode (54:46) Sarah and Esteban talk with Susan Garrett about helping your dog drop less bars. You Will Learn Susan Garrett’s protocol for knocked bars, and which dogs it’s appropriate for. Common training mistakes people make when addressing bar knocking. If you should be quiet when your dog is jumping. How to help your dog avoid brushing wings/uprights. How Response Cost influences a dog’s bar knocking. The importance of jump training, handling, and strength and conditioning for success. How Susan trains jumping with her young dog. The next big challenge in dog agility. The significance of a rhetorical question. Mentioned Facebook Group — Handling 360: Free Agility Workshop Susan’s Facebook Live “Re-Do” of the AWC Large Dog Course Sarah’s favorite Susan Garrett run from the 2016 Agility World Championship. Previous Podcast Interview with Susan Garrett — Episode 43: Susan Garrett Interview on Positive Training and Handling Systems Previous Podcast on Record Keeping — Episode 146: Record Keeping

In this episode (13:48) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban share a commonly used and free app/website for agility record keeping, including trial results and training sessions. You Will Learn Why you should create and use a Group in Facebook for your record keeping. What kind of information you should record/track. How to create a Group in Facebook. Who to include (and not include) in your Group. The defining property of inert gases. Mentioned Facebook Groups

In this episode (23:39) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban share their tips for course building in your own backyard. You Will Learn The size of Esteban’s shoe. How to use a centerline to build your course. How much a large measuring wheel costs at Home Depot. Which spatial relationships are important to keep. How different types of jumps and bar lengths affect your course build. What elemental gold says if you’re caught trespassing.

In this episode (37:52) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with Sarah Stremming from the Cognitive Canine about her new podcast Cog-Dog Radio and the work she’s doing with agility dogs with behavioral issues. You Will Learn Why Sarah started Cog-Dog Radio. Common behavioral problems in agility dogs. How your dog’s ability to take food can be a barometer for their stress level. The 4 areas that Sarah looks at when she evaluates dogs. Mentioned Our Previous Podcast with Kathy Sdao CogDog Radio – a new dog agility podcast on Soundcloud or in iTunes Sarah Stremmings’s Website: The Cognitive Canine  

In this episode (34:14) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about how to start fast and finish strong in your agility runs. You Will Learn Common issues problems at the start and end of agility runs. How simple, clear routines for the start and end of a run can improve your times. Why dogs frequently run under the tire when it is the first obstacle. Why dogs sometimes start slow. Why some dogs drop bars in the opening. Course design trends for opening sequences. Why dogs drop the last bar and how to avoid this. Mentioned Episode 34: Retraining Your Start Line Stay in Dog Agility

This is an excerpt from episode 12, taped in August of 2012.  The relevance to the recent removal of the chute is striking.

In this episode (31:03) In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk about the unprecedented rapid discontinuation of the collapsed tunnel (also known as the chute) across several organizations both in the United States and abroad. You Will Learn Why the chute was discontinued Which dog agility organizations have suspended use of the chute and who did it first Why Joan Meyer created the video that everyone is talking about the impact social media had on this issue potential future fallout from this event Mentioned August 17th: UK International (UKI) announcement August 18th: UK Agility (UKA) announcement August 18th: Change.org petition August 26th: Joan Meyers YouTube video August 29th: American Kennel Club (AKC) announcement August 29th: United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) announcement August 29th: IFCS announcement August 29th: Agility Association of Canada (AAC) announcement August 30th: UK Kennel Club (KC) announcement Our previous podcast: Episode 12: Interview with Greg and Laura Derrett

In this episode (18:50) In this podcast, we chat with Liz Armstrong about theNew Beginnings Agility Trial which will be held September 16-18, 2016 in Rancho Murieta, California. Sarah and Liz talk about how this trial makes the first-time novice competitor comfortable and excited about their future in the sport of dog agility. You’ll Learn How Liz went from a newcomer to an experienced competitor that is helping to organize this trial. Why it’s important that novice handlers have a good experience at their first trial. How organizers plan to help novice handlers at this event. How the trial appeals to experienced competitors with a Sweepstakes Premier biathlon. Who the judges for this AKC trial will be and why they were asked to judge. Mentioned New Beginnings Facebook Page New Beginnings Agility Trial Premium – CLOSES August 31st, 2016

In this episode (16:38) In this podcast, we talk about the pressures of raising the perfect agility dog, inspired by the comedy movie Bad Moms. Mentioned Bad Moms

In this episode (16:02) In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and use the “test/train/adjust” cycle in your dog agility career. Mentioned On the Job Training using Placement of Reward

In this episode (14:57) In this episode, we discuss common Novice patterns and how you can recognize your success even when you aren’t qualifying. Mentioned   Episode 60: Preparing for Your Novice Debut 5 Tips for Trialing with Your Novice Agility Dog  

In this episode (18:38) In this episode, we talk with Åsa Wrede of Sweden about the future of dog agility in Sweden and Europe. Mentioned The regulation proposal for the Swedish Agility Club. New Height Classes and Cutoffs: Extra small: allowed for dogs whose withers under 28 cm (11.02 inches); jumps 10-20 cm (3.94-7.87 inches) Small: allowed for dogs whose withers under 35 cm (13.78 inches); jumps 20-30 cm (7.87-11.81 inches) Medium: allowed for dogs whose withers is 35 cm and over but under 43 cm (16.93 inches); jumps 30-40 cm (11.81-15.75 inches) Large: allowed for dogs whose withers is 43 cm and over but under 50 cm (19.69 inches); jumps 40-50 cm (15.75-19.69 inches) Extra large: allowed for dogs whose withers is 43 cm and above (16.93 inches); jumps 50-60 cm (19.69-23.62 inches) Our year-long VIP program will open for registration towards the end of June. Watch ourFacebook page or join our newsletter for all the details!

In this episode (44:15) In this episode, we chat with one of the judges from this year’s World Agility Open Championship, Anthony Clarke. Mentioned World Agility Open Episode 100: Interview with Crufts Judge Lee Gibson – Part 1 Our year-long VIP program will open for registration towards the end of June. Watch ourFacebook page or join our newsletter for all the details!

In this episode (43:10) In this podcast, we learn about the inner workings of the European Open with Team USA coach Ann Braue and Assistant Coach Mike Teh. Mentioned Official EO Team USA Website Those interesting in donating to the team cancontact Ann at ann@abctc.com

In this episode (19:28) In this podcast, we discuss how priming your dog can improve your agility performance at a trial. Mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5InZ0V82AkA

In this episode (1:13:10) In this podcast, we discuss the venue, surface, judges, and courses at the 2016 World Team Tryouts for the AKC. We also identify the two team members in each height that earned an automatic spot on this year’s team, and speculate who will be selected for the remaining positions based on the selection pattern from the last three years of tryouts.     Please visit the website for graphs showing the top dogs (per our own formula) from tryouts.   Mentioned The results of the 2016 AKC World Team Tryouts in Excel format. Episode 99: 2015 ITT Wrap Up and the Luna Effect Q Rates at the 2016 AKC World Team Tryouts (includes links to all the course maps) On the Difficulties of Selecting an AKC/FCI World Team

In this episode (28:34) In this podcast, we apply the concept of contrarianism to dog agility and discuss specific ways today’s handlers are trying to gain an edge in a highly competitive sport.

In this episode In this episode, we discuss how to make the agility field a mistake-free paradise for your dog, filled with rewards and enthusiasm. Mentioned Episode 117: Drive for Agility (Three Aspects of Agility Training Part 2) Episode 49: Using Differential Rewards Dogs That Split the Difference

In this episode (15:53) In this episode, we discuss how to improve your dog’s performance in the ring by shifting the bulk of your reinforcement to after your runs rather than before.

In this episode (14:44) In this podcast, we identify key areas where you may lose your connection with your dog on course.