Flat Out Agility

Ever wondered what it's like to compete at the World Agility Open? Mother-daughter duo and recent members of Team Australia Eva-Lotta and Isabella Baad are on the podcast to talk about their experience at WAO 2026.

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Acclaimed agility judge Petr Pupik of the Czech Republic joins Flat Out Agility to discuss all things judging internationally and for major competitions. Petr will be the international guest judge at the Australian Agility Nationals 2026 and gives us some insight into his preparation for the event and feelings on course design.

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Learn all about Australia's biggest agility event, the Agility Nationals which will be held in Brisbane, Queensland 23-28 June 2026. Moira Bruce joins us from the working group to give us all the details on how it works and what to expect.

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Agility routines are intentional patterns we craft that help both our dogs and ourselves get focused and find flow. These routines tell us what’s coming next, anchor our nerves, create clarity and manage arousal. Let's chat about what they are and how to make them.

The effects of the warm up and cool down process

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Ever wondered what goes into online event management systems? Simon Innes came on the show to talk all about Top Dog Events, probably the most used trial management platform in the Australian agility scene.

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One of the most important things I have learned from my agility journey is to tolerate failure. Let's dig into why.

Bad Dog Agility episode mentioned

DQ'd at the trial again playlist

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WA handler and judge Nadine Neethling joins the show for a conversation about judging, agility in Western Australia, safety and the future of agility.

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Striving for excellence in agility is a growth mindset that can shape our everyday experience with our dogs, no matter the level we’re at. By utilising this mindset in your agility journey, you can achieve more and go further in the sport.

Before the Q episode mentioned

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This is another philosophical one, folks. I've been mulling some things over lately about what agility means and who does it. This is my attempt to get those thoughts out connected and coherent. Not sure I succeeded, but I did my best.

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Agility trainer and canine fitness coach Maria Thiry of Red Dog Agility is on the podcast to talk all about raising puppies for agility.

Check out Meg's Puppy Diary and Red Dog Squad.

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