Thu, 24 September 2020
In this episode (23:21)In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban explain why dogs head check when they run on course, and how you can eliminate this problem. You Will Learn
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Fri, 18 September 2020
In this episode (15:35)In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about how you can make the best possible use of your training time when you rent a facility or field for agility practice. You Will Learn
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Tue, 23 June 2020
In this episode (55:04)This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this podcast, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer use the front cross as an example to show you how to advance from one stage of competence to the next. You Will Learn
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Wed, 17 June 2020
In this episode (38:23)This podcast is taken from a live video presentation. In this podcast, Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer discuss how handlers acquire competence in dog agility. Instructors usually talk about training the dog, but we believe the handler has even more to learn than the dog! You Will Learn
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Wed, 10 June 2020
In this episode (42:42)In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban share their thoughts on two buzzwords for contact performance: “consistency” and “criteria”. You Will Learn
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Wed, 3 June 2020
In this episode (34:37)In this episode, we share numerous examples of proofing that you can do with your dog while training. Proofing in practice will give you better performance in the ring as your dog will feel more confident. You Will Learn
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Fri, 29 May 2020
In this episode (46:42)All information is researched but not exhaustive and not reviewed by an outside expert. Although Esteban is a licensed physician, this is NOT medical advice → you should get medical advice specific to your situation and health from your doctor, not from us or this podcast. Why Should We Wear Masks?Study came out 3 weeks ago titled “Universal Masking is Urgent in the COVID-19 Pandemic:SEIR and Agent Based Models, Empirical Validation, Policy Recommendations”
Etiquette and Politics Concerning Masks
CDC GuidelinesWho Should Wear?
Who Should Not Wear?
General Considerations
Two situations for masks: low risk and high risk. Agility trials will be high risk. Crowded grocery stores are high risk. Walking outdoors alone is low risk. Use your filters and higher quality masks for higher risk situations and opt for comfort and no filters in low risk situations. Special Dog Agility Considerations
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is deferring to clubs in that they should “consider recommending that exhibitors wear masks. Exhibitors should be able to run without a mask if they desire. Judges may wear masks at their discretion if not required by the club.” See the document here: CPE Guidelines effective May 11: MASKS: Masks are to be worn by anyone within the ring (building, walking, running, judging). Masks are up to the individual, club, local, state and government guidelines when not within the ring. Exhibitors who will be wearing masks will need to bring enough masks for the duration of the trial and dispose of single use masks properly. Make sure your dog is ok with people wearing masks. We don’t want a dog becoming From Esteban: We can come together as a community in order to save our sport and rebuild it in the coming years. Resources:
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Fri, 22 May 2020
In this episode (19:37)In this episode, Sarah Baker joins the podcast to explain the difference between management and training, and how you should apply those concepts to addressing behaviors, from barking in the crate to missed weave pole entries. You Will Learn
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Sat, 16 May 2020
In this episode (26:44)In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss different learning patterns you may see in your training and how they affect your planning. You Will Learn
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Wed, 6 May 2020
In this episode (24:55)In this episode, Sarah and Esteban help you integrate tugging into your agility training. You Will Learn
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