Bad Dog Agility Podcast

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)
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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 [email protected]

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