In this episode (53:26) In this episode we discuss the results of the 2014 FCI Agility World Championship as well as our own impressions of the event. Mentioned The official website for the 2014 Agility FCI World Championship Courses by Jos Thines, Courses by Jozef van Eester Results (look in the left hand menu for

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In this episode (17:35) In this episode we discuss how watching the agility world championship can benefit your own agility performance. Mentioned The official website for the 2014 Agility FCI World Championship Live Stream and Video on Demand by AgilityVision USA Agility Team Facebook Page Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone

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In this episode (14:13) In this episode, we talk about how a focus on canine fitness, human fitness, mental preparation, and practice planning can help you in the agility ring. Mentioned This podcast is part of Dog Agility Blogger Action Day. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to

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In this episode (22:06) In this episode, we talk about questioning aspects of your own agility training and creating mini-innovations to get more out of each training session with your agility dog.   Mentioned article on Chip Kelly’s influence on the NFL Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe

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In this episode (30:46) We discuss the strengths of various weave pole methods as we revisit weave training with our novice dogs. Mentioned Susan Garrett’s 2×2 Method FlashPaws Silvia Trkman’s Weaves DVD Agility Right from the Start 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 (41:33) We discuss the decline of the AKC Novice A class and what we can do to grow our sport. Mentioned our post: The Growth of AKC Games our post: The Growth of AKC Preferred and ILP/PAL over 10 Years our post: How Has AKC Agility Grown Over the Past 10 Years?

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In this episode (15:15) We discuss the psychology of the fixed vs growth mindsets and some thoughts on recognizing your own fixed mindset tendencies. Mentioned Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success“ Our previous post: How Your Mindset Affects Your Agility Performance Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or

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In this episode (20:51) We discuss applications of the abundance mindset to different aspects of dog agility including handling systems, multiple dog households, and organizations like AKC and USDAA. Mentioned Stephen R. Covey’s Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Our previous podcast on Westminster Masters Agility Championship This podcast is about the abundance

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In this episode (32:48) We discuss agility handling systems while comparing dog agility with other competitive non-dog sports. Ways to Listen Subscribe to the podcast on your iPhone or iPad. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Download the MP3 File Here Sponsor Back on Track Dog agility is a demanding sport and can be difficult

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In this episode (26:54) The 20th anniversary of AKC Agility is coming up with a celebration planned for the Reliant trial in Houston, Tx in a few weeks. In this podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with former Director of AKC Agility Sharon Anderson and current Director of AKC Agility Carrie DeYoung. Mentioned

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