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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In this episode (16:26) Special guests Katie Long and Cat Clark join the podcast to talk about their scandalous charity project: The 2013 Agility Girls Calendar! Mentioned NON-U.S. Agility Girls Calendar PreOrder U.S. Agility Girls Calendar PreOrder Cat Clark photography Sponsor AdvoAgility AdvoAgility specializes in health and wellness, weight management, vibrant energy and sports performance

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In this episode (45:06) Special guests Greg and Laura Derrett join the podcast to discuss Great Britian’s FCI World Team selection, the differences between agility in the US and overseas, handling systems, UKA, UKI, and their online seminars through Ultimate Agility. Mentioned Ultimate Course Analysis and Ultimate Agility UKA and UKI Sponsor AdvoAgility AdvoAgility specializes

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In this episode (20:03) Today’s podcast is all about the rear cross. Pros, Cons, and a dash of execution. Mentioned 2012 European Open Livestream Bad Dog Agility: Comparison of Handler Paths of Rear Crosses Sponsor AdvoAgility AdvoAgility specializes in health and wellness, weight management, vibrant energy and sports performance for the human half of your

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In this episode (23:57) Training Tip: Use food effectively in your agility training with several different methods. Agility Topic: We discuss how the use of the clicker has evolved in agility training. Mentioned Udder Tug Toy Agility Right from the Start Silvia Trkman Sponsor AdvoAgility AdvoAgility specializes in health and wellness, weight management, vibrant energy

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In this episode (21:10) Training Tip: Walk the course from your dog’s point of view. Agility Topic: What can we learn from trainers in other dog sports? We discuss the influence that Obedience, Schutzhund, and Clicker Training has had on our training. Mentioned Kim Donnell and Waggin’ Tails Dog Training Watch Sarah walk the course. Dogwood

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In this episode (24:10) Training Tip: Use a camcorder in practice to help improve your timing. Agility Topic: Dr Brittany Schaezler joins us to discuss the symptoms of heat stroke and water intoxication in agility dogs as well as what to do if your dog is affected. Mentioned The camcorder we bought twice and love (and

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In this episode (38:59) Special guest Daisy Peel joins the podcast to discuss mental management and its role in agility training and competition. Mentioned Daisy Peel’s book, live seminars, and classes on mental management Lanny Bassham’s With Winning in Mind, and Freedom Flight – The Origins of Mental Power; both available on Kindle Our collective

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In this episode (43:04) Special guests Brittany Schaezler and Jackie Bludworth join the podcast to discuss cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries and the TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgical option. Mentioned Brittany Schaezler “Agility Vet” 2010 NAC Pete Linda Mecklenburg’s Jumping Program Susan Salo’s Jumping Program Cavalettis Peanut Therapy Balls Ways to Listen Subscribe to

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