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.