Bad Dog Agility Podcast

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, we discuss how to make the agility field a mistake-free paradise for your dog, filled with rewards and enthusiasm.

• 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, 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 podcast, we identify key areas where you may lose your connection with your dog on course.

In this episode, we discuss the concept of “talent” in agility, and how you might improve if you don’t have any.

• Episode 115: Three Aspects of Agility Training

In this podcast, we talk to repeat 20″ National Agility Champion Sarah Baker about her recent win. We touch on mental management during the event, running contacts, and choice analysis.

• Side by Side: Hops vs Gitchi
• Choice Analysis: 2016 AKC NAC Finals Jump #18
• Visualization and Mental Preparation
• Episode 32: Improving Your Mental Game for Big Events

In this podcast, we announce the launch of our new website dedicated to sport reporting for dog agility. We discuss our thoughts, plans, and hopes for this new site.

• Dog Agility NOW – a new website for news, statistics, and results

In this podcast, we talk about one change you can make in your practice to help you handle smoothly and efficiently.

• The Before & After Video Series!

In this podcast, we talk about dealing with personal disappointment, other people’s disappointment, and how to build an environment where failure doesn’t rob you of joy.

• How to Develop Mentally Tough Young Athletes
• How Your Mindset Affects Your Agility Performance

In this podcast, we share our experience at Westminster and discuss the results as well as the courses, broadcast, method for determining the grand champion, and more.

• Note: We mentioned that this event was random draw. That is incorrect, it is first received. However, since it fills on day 1, it ends up being a random draw of the entries that are received on day 1. Competitors try to ensure their entry gets there on day 1 and so in practice, it becomes a random draw.
• For more photos and videos from the event, see Esteban’s Bad Dog Agility Goes to Westminster 2016 article.
• A statistical look at Westminster’s effect on dog agility
• Our podcast coverage of the 2nd Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
• Our podcast coverage of the 1st Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
• See the show notes on the website for course maps