Bad Dog Agility Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed in your training is not uncommon, especially for the advanced competitor. We share our struggles and our coping skills with you so that you can break through your own training paralysis.

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We discuss the challenges of training by yourself and give you some helpful tips.

• Episode 72: Three Ways to Use a Helper
• Episode 49: Using Differential Rewards
• Video showing a creative way to teach the chute without a helper.
• My favorite new gadget: a phone holder for my tripod. I pair this with a quick release platefor a super fast setup.
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In this episode, we crunch the numbers behind the controversial new requirements for the AKC National Agility Championship to be held in Tulsa, OK in 2016.

As part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day, we discuss how “continuing education” can help you stay on top of the agility game!

• Episode 9: Course Walking Tip; Learning from other Dog Sports
• Episode 39: Interview with Michael Ellis on Tugging – Part 1
• Episode 70: Five Tips for For Watching the FCI Agility World Championship
• Episode 42: The Internet, Dog Agility, and You
• Episode 8: Using a Camcorder in Training; Heat Stroke & Water Intoxication
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In this episode (15:11) In this podcast, we discuss latent learning in dog training and how you can take advantage of this learning leap! Mentioned Please rate and review the podcast so other listeners will find us! Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (24:58) In this podcast, we discuss the secret to ALL of dog agility. Spoiler Alert: it has nothing to do with handling. Mentioned Greg Derrett and Ultimate Agility Please rate and review the podcast so other listeners will find us! Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad.Click here to read the full article →

In this episode (23:37) In this podcast, we discuss the use of verbal cues in agility including some pros and cons. Mentioned Jenny Damm’s blog post on her 2014 Agility World Championship experience Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 FileClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (23:59) In this podcast, we discuss the idea of the poisoned cue, how to know if your cue has become poisoned, and what you can do about it. Mentioned Clean Run Our Previous Podcast: Episode 38: Tips for Retraining Your Agility Dog Our Previous Podcast: Episode 34: Retraining Your Start Line StayClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (17:54) We discuss the unique challenges the tire presents in dog agility. Mentioned Agility Right From the Start Our Previous Podcast: How to Generalize Behaviors with Your Novice Dog Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File HereClick here to read the full article →

In this episode (20:12) We discuss generalization and proofing in dog agility training, two related but different concepts. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here Sponsor Back on Track Dog agility is a demanding sport and can be difficultClick here to read the full article →