Bad Dog Agility Podcast

In this episode (28:00) In this episode, the BDA crew shares some ideas for getting the most out of your online learning experience. You Will Learn How to find the right online classes to fill your needs. How many courses you should take at the same time. The pros and cons of Facebook classes. What auditing and visualization have in common. Mentioned/Related Episode 3: Start Line Stays; Online Agility Classes Episode 42: The Internet, Dog Agility, and You

In this episode (30:35) In this podcast, we discuss the paradox of choice and the idea of “good enough” as a way to organize your dog agility training. You Will Learn How more choices can lead to less satisfaction. Why perfectionism paralyzes you. How you can use the concept of “good enough” to better you agility training and make difficult decisions. Mentioned/Related The Power of ‘Good Enough’ The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz Our previous podcast: Episode 148: The Paradox of Choice in Dog Agility

In this episode (20:34) In this podcast, Anthony Clarke joins the podcast to talk about this week’s 4-day charity event called #AgilityRelief. You Will Learn Why Anthony created this 4-day event. Which charities will be supported. How the challenges are structured. How podcast co-host Jennifer Crank will be involved. How YOU can participate! Mentioned/Related Agility Relief on Facebook Event #1, April 13th 630pm BST (London)/12:30pm CDT (Houston): The Great British BARK OFF Event #2, April 14th 630pm BST (London)/12:30pm CDT (Houston): Fitness Jump Event #3, April 15th 630pm BST (London)/12:30pm CDT (Houston): Pup Star Super Star Lip Sync Event #4, April 16th 630pm BST (London)/12:30pm CDT (Houston): Fancy Feet Dance Off The Competitors

In this episode (26:25) In this podcast, we talk about how you can structure your training during this time of cancelled trials and group classes. You Will Learn Why you should give yourself permission to take time off right now. How a daily schedule can help your mental state. How you can shift from event based to skill based goals. Why you may be facing overwhelm during this time. Questions to ask yourself to help structure your priorities. Mentioned/Related Episode 82: What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed Episode 42: The Internet, Dog Agility, and You

In this episode (1:25:53) In this podcast, UKI founder Greg Derrett joins Esteban and Sarah to talk about UKI’s new “At Home Agility By Video”. You Will Learn Why UKI created this program. How UKI plans to keep competitors and dogs safe. How challenging the courses will be. Why the US Open dates were changed. How agility organizations are coping with shut downs. Mentioned/Related UKI Agility International Premium for the 30×30 Trial Premium for the 50×50 Trial Premium for the 80×80 Trial

In this episode (28:22) In this podcast, we talk about two different handler strategies: reaction and anticipation. Many times during a run, a handler will react to an action by their dog—the dog does something (good or bad) and the handler decides what to do next based on what the dog does. At other times, a handler will anticipate that their dog will do something (usually good) and make a decision BEFORE the dog acts. Confused? Listen to the podcast! You Will Learn How competitors REACT or ANTICIPATE when they run courses. When you should strive to anticipate your dog’s actions on course. When you should react to your dog’s actions on course. How the presence of refusals shape handlers to favor reaction over anticipation. The difference between a dog’s mental and physical commitment to an obstacle. Mentioned/Related How Committed Are You? Episode 187: Physical and Mental Commitment

In this episode (31:28) In this episode, 2020 Crufts Championship Winner Dan Shaw joins the podcast. You Will Learn How the coronavirus crisis changed the Crufts event. Dan’s strategy for the preliminary rounds. Why Dan prefers to NOT run last in Finals. How you can train with Dan online. Where Dan will put his dog training focus during the time that agility shows are suspended. Mentioned/Related Watch Dan’s Runs Here Dan on Facebook Train with Dan Shaw and Dave Munnings online at Q-Me Agility

In this episode (48:08) In this episode, Esteban and Sarah discuss what you should know about the Coronavirus outbreak in order to protect yourself and your dogs. You Will Learn How to find the most accurate, up-to-date information about the Coronavirus Why this outbreak is different from past Coronavirus outbreaks Which people are at the highest risk for dying Which preventative measures you should take Why you should protect your dog from getting the virus How the Coronavirus compares to influenza (the flu) Mentioned/Related World Health Organization Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA CDC) List of products effective against COVID-19 Worldometer Stats on the Coronavirus

In this episode (24:32) In this podcast, Esteban, Sarah and Jennifer discuss why having a dog that trusts you is so important in dog agility training. You Will Learn How the trust relates to speed. How consistency relates to trust. How personality can affect your dog’s reaction to incomplete information.

In this episode (1:14:33) In this podcast, Jennifer Crank goes from podcast co-host to interviewee. Jennifer and border collie P!nk won the overall Masters Champion at this past weekend’s Masters Agility Championship at Westminster held in New York City and made history as the first non-20″ dog to earn the title. You Will Learn How the Westminster Masters Agility Champion is selected. The results of the 2020 Westminster Masters Agility Championship. Our thoughts on the broadcast and answers to the most common questions from our listeners. Mentioned/Related Video: Jumpers With Weave Preliminary Round Video: Standard Preliminary Round Video: The Winning Run in Each Height Class Previous Podcast: Episode 238: Westminster 2020 Preview

In this episode (48:55) This week we introduced a new speed-based ranking, the All-Decade Power 70. In this podcast, we discuss this ranking and the trends we see in agility over the past 10 years. You Will Learn How the All-Decade Ranking was created. Why there are 70 ranked dogs instead of 60. Why we think so many of the ranked dogs are from the last few years. What breed dominates the ranking. Mentioned/Related 2010s All-Decade Power 70 Episode 86: A Look at Rankings in Dog Agility

In this episode (42:11) In this episode, we discuss the use of markers in your dog agility training. You Will Learn What a marker is in dog training. Why you might want multiple markers. The benefit of location based markers. Identifying inadvertent markers. Mentioned/Related Previous Podcast: Episode 181: Should You Use a Clicker During Agility Training? Sarah Stremming Previous Podcast: Episode 144: Interview with Sarah Stremming on Behavior Problems in Performance Dogs Previous Podcast: Episode 229: Is Your Dog Too Worked Up for Agility

In this episode (25:42) In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to pick the right agility organization for your debut and your agility career. You Will Learn The biggest factors that will affect your choice of agility organization. Why you don’t REALLY have to choose. Which organizations have rules that are favorable to new agility teams. Mentioned/Related Episode 237: AKC 2020 Rule Changes Including Fix and Go and For Exhibition Only Thinking About Using FNG or FEO at Your Next AKC Agility Trial? Episode 182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure

In this episode (30:03) In this episode, Director of Westminster Companion Events joins Sarah and Esteban to talk about the upcoming Masters Championship at Westminster, including important changes for both competitors and viewers. You Will Learn What upgrades Westminster has made for competitors. How you can view the preliminary rounds on livestream. Which network the Finals will be broadcast on tape delay. Who the judges are for this year. How the prize pool will be distributed. Why Meet the Breeds will not take place in conjunction with agility this year. Fix and Go at Westminster After the podcast, we received confirmation from Paul Campanella, Director of Agility for the Westminster Kennel Club, that Fix and Go WILL be allowed during the Preliminary rounds at the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. However, FNG runs are scored as an E, and an E in a preliminary round disqualifies the team for the finals. Fix and Go will NOT be permitted during the Finals. Mentioned/Related Watch the Finals on

In this episode (53:32) In this episode, AKC Executive Field Representative Kitty Bradley joins the podcast to explain the new rule changes for the American Kennel Club. You Will Learn Why the AKC is allowing a third tunnel option. How the AKC is addressing the issue of spacing between jumps. Why you should remove the tape from your weave poles. What is “Fix And Go” and how is it different from “For Exhibition Only”. Mentioned/Related Judges Blog: For Exhibition Only (FEO) & Fix and Go On Approved (Part 1) Judges Blog: For Exhibition Only (FEO) & Fix and Go On (Part 2) – Judging Information AKC Judges Blog 2020 Rule Changes for AKC

In this episode (32:29) In this episode, we discuss how to enjoy your training and use that enjoyment to create greater success in dog agility. You Will Learn Why enjoyment is important for your mental state. How enjoyment can get you to success more quickly. Why you should focus on daily “little wins”. What we’ve learned from playing Fortnite. Mentioned/Related Episode 58: The Rocky Road to Success Episode 157: The Comparison Trap

In this episode (26:15) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban share some things they’ve learned from raising two puppies at the same time. You Will Learn how puppy personalities affect training if fear periods are real how puppies comunicate why puppies are not small dogs how dog people idealize previous dogs

In this episode (20:37) In this episode, we discuss how to use non qualifying runs to improve your agility. You Will Learn Why taping non qualifying runs is important. Why we set up problem sequences from trials as soon as possible. How to use non qualifying runs to boost your confidence for future trials.

In this episode (54:57) In this episode, Denise Fenzi returns to the podcast to talk about the common strategies that we use to help our dogs cope with distractions and anxiety-provoking situations in agility. You Will Learn the relationship between a dog’s emotional state and agility performance how counterconditioning should work why distraction training often fails how to build your dog’s confidence Mentioned/Related Episode 56: Interview with Denise Fenzi – Part 1 Episode 57: Interview with Denise Fenzi – Part 2 Fenzi Blog Post: Counterconditioning, Distraction food or distraction training? Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

In this episode (56:52) In this episode, Tamás Tráj joins the podcast to discuss course design, safety and international agility. You Will Learn How Tamás approaches course design. Why Hungary added a 4th jump height. What factors are influencing the possible addition of jump heights to FCI agility. Mentioned/Related Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) OfCourse Online Coursedesign Education with Petr Pupik, Tamás Tráj and Jan Egil Eide