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Syndication

Fri, 28 April 2017
162: Why Does My Dog Run Slower at the Trial?

In this episode (16:29)

Sarah and Esteban talk about dogs that perform better at home than at shows. Some dogs slow down at trials while other dogs run fast but consistently make mistakes on the same thing like start lines or weave poles. We share some tips for both training and trialing to help handlers work through these issues.

You Will Learn

  • Why some dogs run slower at shows than at home or practice.
  • Why you need to make your practices harder than the trial.
  • How to “practice” with your dog at a trial.
  • Proper attire for weddings!

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast162.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02am CDT
Sun, 23 April 2017
161: Interview with Junior Handler Sasha Zitter

In this episode (38:53)

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jennifer Crank and Sasha Zitter to talk about the Junior Handler program.

You Will Learn

  • How agility can teach children (and adults!) perseverance and sportsmanship.
  • How the Junior Handler program can help grow the sport of dog agility.
  • How clubs can help encourage Junior Handlers.
  • How competitors can help encourage Junior Handlers.
  • How the idea of the Boundless Junior Agility Camp became reality.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast161.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:25am CDT
Fri, 14 April 2017
160: How to Work Through Mistakes in Your Agility Training

In this episode (39:11)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban share some thoughts on the exact steps they take when the dog makes a mistake in agility training.

You Will Learn

  • Exactly how Esteban and Sarah react to mistakes when training.
  • How to keep your dog’s drive and enthusiasm up in the face of repeated mistakes.
  • Why Sarah uses “microbreaks” with her border collie.
  • Esteban’s thoughts on No Reward Marks (NRMs) in agility training.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast160.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:36pm CDT
Fri, 7 April 2017
159: Handler Muscle Memory for Dog Agility

In this episode (23:42)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban apply the concept of “muscle memory” to dog agility. They talk about how it works, why it’s important, and how you can use it to your advantage.

You Will Learn

  • The definition of muscle memory.
  • How muscle memory works.
  • Why muscle memory can help your dog agility.
  • The most common way agility handlers undermine their own training.
  • The big problem muscle memory can create for the agility veteran.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast159.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:23pm CDT
Sat, 1 April 2017
158: The 2017 AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up

In this episode (37:15)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban are joined by Livestream Finals announcer Brittany Schaezler to wrap up the 2017 AKC National Agility Championship. They talk about the dirt, the judges, the courses, the winners, and their favorite runs from the weekend!

You Will Learn

  • If this year’s courses were tougher than last year’s courses.
  • Which course was the toughest this year.
  • How good the footing was for the dogs.
  • Who the winners were for each class.
  • The favorite runs for each livestream announcer.
  • Who ran the “clutch run” of the weekend.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast158.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:49pm CDT
Mon, 20 March 2017
157: The Comparison Trap

In this episode (25:00)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban explore the good and bad behind comparing your dog and yourself to others in dog agility.

You Will Learn

  • How making comparisons can motivate you to improve your agility training.
  • How making comparisons can make you feel bad about your progress in the sport.
  • How realistic it is to never compare yourself to anyone.
  • How focusing on creating the best version of yourself can free you from the comparison trap.
  • What is Mozart’s least favorite fowl?

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast157.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:32pm CDT
Thu, 9 March 2017
156: How to Practice Effectively

In this episode (22:14)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban help you practice dog agility more effectively, producing maximal results with minimal time.

You Will Learn

  • What exactly constitutes “practice” when you’re training dog agility.
  • How being on the edge of your comfort zone is critical to a successful practice.
  • Why you should avoid Facebook when you train.
  • How elite athletes use relatively short but frequent sessions with breaks to maximize performance.
  • Why you should incorporate visualization into your practice routine.
  • Who’s better at grammar; Isaac or Sarah?

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast156.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:11pm CDT
Thu, 2 March 2017
155: Three Emotions Keeping You From Setting Agility Goals

In this episode (18:34)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk about some negative feelings that might be keeping you from setting goals for 2017.

You Will Learn

  • How fear, shame and uncertainty can negatively impact your goal setting.
  • Why to be wary of tunnel vision.
  • Why tunnel vision can hold you back from reaching your goals.
  • How to push beyond your comfort zone without suffering from delusions of grandeur.
  • How to power a soccer stadium.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast155.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:36pm CDT
Thu, 23 February 2017
154: Kids and Dogs and Jennifer Crank

In this episode (38:58)

In this episode, Sarah and Esteban talk with USA AKC/FCI World Team member Jennifer Crank about being a mom and competitor while managing a human child in the dog agility world.

You Will Learn

  • How far along in their pregnancies both Jennifer and Sarah ran agility.
  • How Jennifer started in the sport as a very young child.
  • Why it’s helpful to establish a relationship with children and their parents at trials if your dog is not good with children.
  • How children can help prepare your dog for big events like Westminster.
  • How and why unsanctioned “Cup” events are starting to appear here in the United States.
  • A clever thing to say to a vending machine.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast154.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:48pm CDT
Wed, 15 February 2017
153: Interview with 2017 Westminster Champion John Nys

In this episode (26:17)

In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with John Nys, the overall winner of this year’s Masters Agility Championship at Westminster about the show, the courses, the crowds, and Madison Square Garden!

You Will Learn

  • How border collie Trick overcame injury to win Westminster.
  • How the audience impacts the atmosphere of the trial.
  • How John managed running two dogs in the televised final.
  • What kind of impact Westminster is having on the sport of dog agility.

Mentioned

Direct download: BDAPodcast153.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:10pm CDT
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