In this episode (29:39) We talk to South African Organizing Committee members Gaby Grohovaz and Richard Wright about the 2013 FCI World Agility Championship. We discuss the venue, surface, and equipment as well as quarantine issues and import requirements. Mentioned Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the 2013 FCI World Agility Championship in South Africa 2013

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In this episode (27:18) Regardless of handling system, contact method, or jumping program, improving your timing of reinforcement and defining clear criteria can help you troubleshoot problems in your performance. We discuss several of the more common issues in agility, including dropped bars, contact obstacle performance, dogs that slow down, and handler focused dogs. Mentioned

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In this episode (35:40) A quick un-edited podcast wrap-up of day 4 of the 2012 FCI World Agility Championship. We discuss the final Individual runs and placements for all three heights at the 2012 FCI World Agility Championship. Mentioned The 2012 FCI World Agility Championship official site. The 2012 FCI World Agility Championship results site

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In this episode (29:45) A quick un-edited podcast wrap-up of day 3 of the 2012 FCI World Agility Championship. We discuss the final World Team placements for the Small Dog Team event and take a look at where the Small, Medium and Large dogs ended up after Individual Jumpers. Mentioned The 2012 FCI World Agility

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In this episode (30:03) A quick semi-edited podcast wrap-up of day 2 of the 2012 FCI World Agility Championship. We discuss the final World Team placements for the Large and Medium classes and take a look at where the Small Dog Teams sit after one round. Mentioned The 2012 FCI World Agility Championship official site.

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In this episode (12:24) A quick un-edited podcast wrap-up of day 1 of the 2012 FCI World Agility Championship. Mentioned The 2012 FCI World Agility Championship official site. Course, Team Jumping – Large Results, Team Jumping – Large Ketschker Day 2 Wrap-Up Podcast, Preview Episode Video Streaming provided by: AgilityVision. Ways to Listen Subscribe to

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In this episode (19:47) We give a short preview of every country competing in the 2012 FCI World Agility Championship. Mentioned The 2012 FCI World Agility Championship official site. EO2012 Silvia Trkman & Bu(1st) vs. Polona Bonac & Kiša(2nd) Large Dog Final Overlay Video Day 2 Wrap-Up Podcast, Day 1 Wrap-Up Podcast Video Streaming provided

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In this episode (37:34) This is a continuation of our interview with Kathy Sdao. Click Here for Part 1. We talk about setting speed as your criteria, differential rewards, and Kathy’s new book Plenty in Life is Free. Mentioned Clicker Expo Eva Bertilsson & Emelie Johnson Vegh and their book Agility Right from the Start

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In this episode (32:11) We welcome Kathy Sdao to the podcast. Time to talk science, operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and cuing. This is part 1 of the interview, you can listen to part 2 here. Mentioned Clicker Expo The four quadrants of Operant Conditioning. What is a Venn diagram? Wonk : a person preoccupied with

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In this episode (15:54) We discuss what makes a good coach/instructor as part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day. Mentioned September 2012 Dog Agility Blogger Action Day and Agility Nerd Our article for the previous Dog Agility Blogger Action Day: Attitude: You, Your Dog, and Chuck E. Cheese Sponsors Course Walker Walk your course before

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