Bad Dog Agility Podcast (podcast)
In this episode (36:12) This is the first part of a two part interview with Denise Fenzi. Denise’s passion is obedience, and yet her name is familiar to many agility handlers who look to her for information on relationship and drive. Mentioned The Behavior Chain Series (starting with #1) Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Our very

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In this episode (20:19) Inspired by Silvia Trkman’s article Busting the Myths 6, we discuss different ways to end your agility training sessions. Mentioned Silvia Trkman’s article: Busting the Myths 6 Our previous podcast on: Conditioned Emotional Response Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in

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In this episode (15:58) The AKC National Agility Championship is over, the NBA playoffs are ongoing, and the World Team Tryouts are coming up. In this podcast, we tie all these things together with a discussion of Irrational Confidence. Mentioned Game Winning 3 Pt Shot AKC World Team Tryouts Ways to Listen Subscribe to the

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:20pm CDT

In this episode (16:54) We’re discussing the Conditioned Emotional Response (CER) of the trainer (human) and how it might be affecting your agility training sessions. Mentioned Article Series by Denise Fenzi Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here
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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:12pm CDT

In this episode (55:11) We’re back from the 2014 AKC National Agility Championship and sharing our thoughts on the event, the courses, and the results. Mentioned The 2014 AKC National Agility Championship Results and Course Maps Our Preview Podcast Our previous post on the wrap choice in the JWW Round. Ways to Listen Subscribe to

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:49am CDT

In this episode (35:42) The Bad Dog Agility PowerScore ranking for the AKC National Agility Championship is back. We crunched the numbers for every single dog entered in the upcoming AKC National Agility Championship. Data comes from the qualifying period for this event (12/1/2012 – 11/30/2013). Click Here to see the ranking spreadsheet (version 1.0).

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:53pm CDT

In this episode (28:12) In this episode, we discuss the different ways people apply positive reinforcement to their training sessions, and suggest a way to help dogs that struggle with non-reinforced repetitions. Mentioned Silvia Trkman and Bu Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.

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In this episode (36:36) In this episode, we discuss the potential impact of Westminster’s live agility broadcast on the future of our sport. Mentioned Westminster Kennel Club’s Masters Agility Championship Greg Louganis as analyst Our article: “The Moneymaker Effect in Dog Agility“ Agility on TV at a Sports Bar Ways to Listen Subscribe to the

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:02am CDT

In this episode (15:50) In this episode we discuss how we address bar knocking in practice. Mentioned Justine Davenport’s Handling Foundations Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here
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In this episode (11:58) In this episode we discuss how to expand your comfort zone by using your practice time effectively. Mentioned Our 2014 AKC National Agility Championship Prep Course Lee Gibson LiveStream Workshop Our Free Webinar “How to Analyze Your Agility Runs with the Coach’s Eye” Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on

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Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:09pm CDT