Bad Dog Agility Podcast

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Tue, 26 March 2024

339: Support vs Babysitting in Dog Agility Handling

In this episode (21:39)

This week, we delve into a topic suggested by one of our listeners: the fine line between babysitting and supporting your agility dog. In this podcast, we explore how the right balance of guidance and independence can significantly impact your dog’s confidence and performance on the course.

You Will Learn

How the handling support your dog needs changes over their experience level.
How you use trial and error to discover how much support your dog needs.
Why Sarah thinks it’s a good thing to occasionally pull your dog off the correct obstacle.
How to use placement of reward to increase the dog’s commitment to the obstacle.

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Direct download: BDAPodcast339.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:18pm CDT

Tue, 19 March 2024

338: Post 2024 NAC Wrap-Up

In this episode (39:51)

Jennifer and Sarah talk about their experiences at the 2024 National Agility Championship with Esteban providing the livestream spectator perspective.

You Will Learn

Jenn’s thoughts on the facility, the surface, and the organization of the event.
Why the Hybrid round was a surprise.
Esteban’s view on the target q-rate for big events.
Who was crowned National Agility Champion!

Mentioned/Related

You can find course maps and results here: https://akccompanionevents.com/index.php?eventSelected=National%20Agility%20Championship. Note that at some point, the results will be moved to this page: https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/events/akc-national-agility-championship/akc-national-agility-championship-past-events/
What to learn more about the event? Check out our Preview Podcast: Episode 337: 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Preview

Direct download: BDAPodcast338.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:05pm CDT

Tue, 12 March 2024

337: 2024 AKC National Agility Championship Preview

In this episode (48:29)

The 2024 AKC National Agility Championship takes place March 14-17 in Perry, Georgia. In this podcast, Sarah and Jennifer explore the event’s structure, key contenders and share how you can follow along with the event in near real-time.

You Will Learn

The structure of the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship.
How to watch the event for free.
How dogs qualify for the Challengers Round.
Who is judging the event.

Mentioned/Related

You can find course maps, running orders, and results here: https://akc.jotform.com/app/233567920055862
Watch here for FREE: https://akc.tv/event?id=10836
BEWARE OF SCAMS! Many Facebook scams happen around these big events. Review this webinar: How to Spot a Fake Dog Agility Facebook Page or Group
From last year’s event: The Evolution of the AKC National Agility Championship Finals Course
Follow Jenn Crank with the Bad Dog Agility Before and After Video Series!

Direct download: BDAPodcast337.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:07pm CDT

Tue, 5 March 2024

336: How To Walk Your Dog Off the Course

In this episode (46:45)

In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their experiences and advice on how to leave the ring after the dog fails to meet the expected criteria. They discuss key dog training concepts, ethics, and explain who should and who should not use this strategy.

You Will Learn

When it’s appropriate to walk your dog off the course.
Why you should not leave the ring for handling errors.
How to leave the ring properly.
How positive reinforcement and negative punishment relate to each other.
Which dogs are poorly suited for this training option.

Mentioned/Related

Direct download: BDAPodcast336.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:22pm CDT