Bad Dog Agility Podcast

In this episode (18:50)

In this podcast, we chat with Liz Armstrong about theNew Beginnings Agility Trial which will be held September 16-18, 2016 in Rancho Murieta, California. Sarah and Liz talk about how this trial makes the first-time novice competitor comfortable and excited about their future in the sport of dog agility.

You’ll Learn

  • How Liz went from a newcomer to an experienced competitor that is helping to organize this trial.
  • Why it’s important that novice handlers have a good experience at their first trial.
  • How organizers plan to help novice handlers at this event.
  • How the trial appeals to experienced competitors with a Sweepstakes Premier biathlon.
  • Who the judges for this AKC trial will be and why they were asked to judge.

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Direct download: BDAPodcast141.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:32pm CDT

In this episode (16:38)

In this podcast, we talk about the pressures of raising the perfect agility dog, inspired by the comedy movie Bad Moms.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast140.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:08am CDT

In this episode (16:02)

In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and use the “test/train/adjust” cycle in your dog agility career.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast139.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:28pm CDT

In this episode (14:57)

In this episode, we discuss common Novice patterns and how you can recognize your success even when you aren’t qualifying.

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Direct download: BDAPodcast138.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:22pm CDT

In this episode (18:38)

In this episode, we talk with Åsa Wrede of Sweden about the future of dog agility in Sweden and Europe.

Mentioned

  • The regulation proposal for the Swedish Agility Club.
    New Height Classes and Cutoffs:
    Extra small: allowed for dogs whose withers under 28 cm (11.02 inches); jumps 10-20 cm (3.94-7.87 inches)
    Small: allowed for dogs whose withers under 35 cm (13.78 inches); jumps 20-30 cm (7.87-11.81 inches)
    Medium: allowed for dogs whose withers is 35 cm and over but under 43 cm (16.93 inches); jumps 30-40 cm (11.81-15.75 inches)
    Large: allowed for dogs whose withers is 43 cm and over but under 50 cm (19.69 inches); jumps 40-50 cm (15.75-19.69 inches)
    Extra large: allowed for dogs whose withers is 43 cm and above (16.93 inches); jumps 50-60 cm (19.69-23.62 inches)
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Direct download: BDAPodcast137.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:03pm CDT

In this episode (44:15)

In this episode, we chat with one of the judges from this year’s World Agility Open Championship, Anthony Clarke.

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Direct download: BDAPodcast136.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:26pm CDT

In this episode (43:10)

In this podcast, we learn about the inner workings of the European Open with Team USA coach Ann Braue and Assistant Coach Mike Teh.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast135.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:02am CDT

In this episode (19:28)

In this podcast, we discuss how priming your dog can improve your agility performance at a trial.

Mentioned

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5InZ0V82AkA

Direct download: BDAPodcast134.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:32pm CDT

In this episode (1:13:10)

In this podcast, we discuss the venue, surface, judges, and courses at the 2016 World Team Tryouts for the AKC. We also identify the two team members in each height that earned an automatic spot on this year’s team, and speculate who will be selected for the remaining positions based on the selection pattern from the last three years of tryouts.

 
 
Please visit the website for graphs showing the top dogs (per our own formula) from tryouts.
 
Direct download: BDAPodcast133.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:57pm CDT

In this episode (28:34)

In this podcast, we apply the concept of contrarianism to dog agility and discuss specific ways today’s handlers are trying to gain an edge in a highly competitive sport.

Direct download: BDAPodcast132.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:04am CDT