Bitches in Season

This week on Bitches in Season, we’re serving up a hot take you need to hear: Bitch, Don’t Skip the Basics! Yeah, we know, start lines and flatwork don’t sound as fun as international courses and tricky threadles, but here’s the truth: if you don’t nail the fundamentals, that fancy stuff is gonna fall apart real quick.

We’re dragging ourselves a little this week, spilling the tea on the cringe-worthy moments and training gaps we had to go back and patch up with our own dogs. Spoiler alert: skipping the boring stuff will come back to bite you in the ass.

So grab a drink, hit play, and let us remind you (with love and a little tough bitch energy): your future self and your dog will thank you for going back to school.

Ever wondered what's really going through a judge's mind when you step to the line? This week, the bitches are getting the ultimate inside scoop from the other side of the score table. We're sitting down with UKI judge and competitor Gracie Huffman for a tell-all conversation about the world of agility judging.

We're getting a judge's-eye view on everything from course design and handler mistakes to the drama that happens when the dogs aren't the only bitches in the house.

Gracie fills us in on her journey and what it really takes to wear the judge's hat. What is the key ingredient to being an agility judge? Spoiler alert: you have to love the game. 

That feeling when it turns out that your "perfect" prospect isn’t the perfect fit? Yeah, let's talk about it. In this episode, "Rehoming Dogs," we're having the conversation nobody wants to have but some of us have experienced, making the call to find the right place for the dog that didn’t work out. We’re getting into the nitty-gritty of what to do when your dream dog doesn't fit into your life, the emotional rollercoaster that follows, and how to find them their perfect forever home without losing your mind. Join us as we share our own stories, hot takes, and a few tips for navigating this tough situation.

Welcome to the first-ever "Listener Tails" episode! You sent in your juiciest, most dramatic agility trial stories, and we are here to dissect it all.

Tim will break down what canine rehab actually is and why it's so critical for performance dogs. Get ready for some spicy takes as we ask him what handlers get wrong most often, the habits that make him cringe, and his thoughts on overtraining and skipping warm ups in agility culture. We'll also get his expert opinion on how to find a reputable practitioner and the two supplements he recommends for every sport dog.

Tune in to find out which of us is the most dramatic about injuries and hear why we all tend to spill our guts to our rehab pros. 

It's the reeeemiiiixxx! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the hotly requested topic of sport mixes in the agility world. We're breaking down what separates a purposefully bred performance dog from a "designer" pet mix. We also couldn't hold back on our thoughts about popular pet mixes, and why we think there's a big difference between breeding for function versus breeding for "fluff." 

This episode wouldn't be complete without tackling the controversy around altering sport mixes to compete in certain venues and the impact this has on continuing phenomenal lines.  Tune in as we spill the tea on the great sport mix debate!

Ever wondered about the unsung heroes of agility trials? This week, we're giving a loving shoutout to our very own "bucket bitches"! We're defining the term (it's a term of endearment, we swear!) and dishing on how our partners really feel about our chaotic hobby.

We're getting into how this sport has impacted our relationships, from the amazing moments to the "not-so-great" ones when our weekends are completely booked with dog shows. Plus, we're talking about how involved we actually want them to be at trials.

And for a special treat, one bucket bitch is joining us to spill all the tea from a husband's perspective! He’ll share his first impressions of an agility trial, the most dramatic thing he's seen ringside, and what advice he has for other partners dragged into this wild world.

Tune in to hear the realities of being married to the sport!

This week on "Bitches in Controversy," we're diving into the drama that follows us around the agility world! 

First up, Rachael gets real about people underestimating her Corgi just because of her breed and size. Then, Lynsey addresses the infamous "pink shorts" incident and the ringside commentary about more than just her handling.

Lastly, Lizzie spills all the details about how her Aussie Cassian's "big head" became the talk of the dogbook tea group after an anonymous Instagram story post went viral.  

We're also introducing a new segment called "Broken shit & how we’re fixing it," where we get real about our training struggles.  You don't want to miss this one!

This week, we’re decoding the chaos, jeopardy style. From dog sport phrases to conformation confusion, we’re breaking down the terms that make it feel like everyone’s speaking a different language. We play a game, drop some new sticker-worthy catchphrases, and keep things fun and slightly unhinged. Whether you’re deep in the sport or watching from the side lines, this one’s for you.

Our first hot take! The bitches are tackling a controversial topic that has the dog sport world divided: Should bitches in season be allowed to compete? We're diving headfirst into the drama, discussing which sports and venues allow it and which ones don't. We'll get into the arguments on both sides, from concerns about distracting male dogs to the unfairness of female dogs having to pull out of big events they've worked hard to qualify for. We'll also touch on the recent rule changes, the "Let the Bitches Run" petition, and the differing opinions we've seen on social media.