Crunch Time: The Agility Podcast

Hi everyone! Today I actually have a solo episode for you all. I wanted to share my personal journey learning the sport of agility for the past 4 years, including Crunch's competition career, lessons I've learned, and navigating his injury from 2025. At the end I have a Q&A (I asked you all questions on Instagram and FB) so I hope you enjoy this episode!

Info:

https://www.westcoastcanineconnections.com/

Insta: @maritzaandcrunch https://www.instagram.com/maritzaandcrunch/

Hi everyone! Today I brought on my personal fitness/agility coach and mentor, Laurren Bastian. Laurren's story is very interesting and unique, as she tried out for the AWC and EO teams for the first time in 2025 and got on both teams (as well as this year). Join us where we nerd out about her experience at AWC, her journey and strategies to get there, as well as some lessons she's learned along the way.

Laurren’s info:

Website: www.oakleycanineathletics.com 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/oakleycanineathletics 

Instagram: @oakleycanineathletics 

Facebook: Laurren Bastian 

My info: 

Website: www.westcoastcanineconnections.com 

Instagram: @maritzaandcrunch

Facebook: Maritza Harvey 

Hi everyone! I had the privilege with speaking with Esther Jakobsen, FCI agility judge, handler and instructor. I am super excited to share the conversation we had. Esther was so fun to have on the podcast and I loved hearing her refreshing positive perspective on performing well in agility. This was filmed before her awesome performance at AWC fyi, so huge congrats to her and her amazing runs!

Esther's info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esther.falck

Hey everyone! Today I had Malinda Kelleher join me to have a discussion about her journey with her hound mix Hopper, to her rapid progression with Eno, her first border collie and 2nd agility dog. Malinda and Eno are an amazing up and coming team and one to watch! Thanks Malinda for joining me today!

Hi everyone! Today Evelyn Lively, 16 year old junior handler, joins me for episode 3, where we talk about the pros and cons of learning agility as a junior vs adult. Evelyn shares her personal experience and lessons she's picked up along the way as well. She was a blast to have on the podcast, so I hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as I did!

Evelyn's info:

The Lively Agility Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0346vjuJP9SLEdl0oavXFC?si=d9bad97fe98844fd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lively.pack/

Hi everyone! I had a lovely conversation with Team GB competitor, instructor, and podcaster Summer Clark! We discussed the evolution of the sport and how social media, online courses, and virtual training has shaped the way we teach and learn. I really enjoyed our conversation and I hope you guys do as well.

Summer Clark’s Information:

Paws in Pursuit Agility Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rHCdkec6GEpDSn4qVY00m?si=fb129a6d2f2245b1 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit/?hl=en 

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit 

Welcome to my first episode ever! I'll be introducing myself, my dog, as well as my agility experience and some questions about me. Hope you enjoy!