In this episode (42:11)

In this episode, we discuss the use of markers in your dog agility training.

You Will Learn

• What a marker is in dog training.
• Why you might want multiple markers.
• The benefit of location based markers.
• Identifying inadvertent markers.

Mentioned/Related

• Previous Podcast: Episode 181: Should You Use a Clicker During Agility Training?
• Sarah Stremming
• Previous Podcast: Episode 144: Interview with Sarah Stremming on Behavior Problems in Performance Dogs
• Previous Podcast: Episode 229: Is Your Dog Too Worked Up for Agility

In this episode (25:42)

In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to pick the right agility organization for your debut and your agility career.

You Will Learn

• The biggest factors that will affect your choice of agility organization.
• Why you don’t REALLY have to choose.
• Which organizations have rules that are favorable to new agility teams.

Mentioned/Related

• Episode 237: AKC 2020 Rule Changes Including Fix and Go and For Exhibition Only
• Thinking About Using FNG or FEO at Your Next AKC Agility Trial?
• Episode 182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure

In this episode (30:03)

In this episode, Director of Westminster Companion Events joins Sarah and Esteban to talk about the upcoming Masters Championship at Westminster, including important changes for both competitors and viewers.

You Will Learn

• What upgrades Westminster has made for competitors.
• How you can view the preliminary rounds on livestream.
• Which network the Finals will be broadcast on tape delay.
• Who the judges are for this year. How the prize pool will be distributed.
• Why Meet the Breeds will not take place in conjunction with agility this year.

Fix and Go at Westminster

After the podcast, we received confirmation from Paul Campanella, Director of Agility for the Westminster Kennel Club, that Fix and Go WILL be allowed during the Preliminary rounds at the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. However, FNG runs are scored as an E, and an E in a preliminary round disqualifies the team for the finals. Fix and Go will NOT be permitted during the Finals.

Mentioned/Related

• Watch the Finals on FS1 Sunday February 9th, 2020 8pm to 10pm EST
• Click here to find FS1 on your cable provider.
• Watch the preliminary rounds live with the Westminster Kennel Club app.

Previous Westminster Posts

If you’re going to the event and want to immerse yourself in all things Westminster, here’s a list of all of our previous Westminster coverage.

• Bad Dog Agility’s 2019 Westminster Wrap-Up
• 2019 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster Archive
• Episode 213: Interview with Westminster Champion Perry DeWitt
• Bad Dog Agility’s 2018 Westminster Wrap-Up
• Episode 185: Interview with Westminster Champion Jessica Ajoux
• 2018 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster Archive
• Westminster Special: Round Table with Jennifer Crank and Sarah Baker
• Westminster Special: Living the Dream; Novice to Westminster
• Westminster Special: Mutt Hysteria (Catching Up With Stacey and Roo!)
• Episode 177: Westminster Preview with Paul Campanella
• Episode 153: Interview with 2017 Westminster Champion John Nys
• Bad Dog Agility Goes to Westminster 2016
• Episode 123: The 2016 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
• Is the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster Valuable to Dog Agility?
• Episode 88: Cesar Millan Crashes Westminster Agility
• Episode 48: Westminster Masters Agility Championship on Live TV
• The Moneymaker Effect in Dog Agility

In this episode (53:32)

In this episode, AKC Executive Field Representative Kitty Bradley joins the podcast to explain the new rule changes for the American Kennel Club.

You Will Learn

• Why the AKC is allowing a third tunnel option.
• How the AKC is addressing the issue of spacing between jumps.
• Why you should remove the tape from your weave poles.
• What is “Fix And Go” and how is it different from “For Exhibition Only”.

Mentioned/Related

• Judges Blog: For Exhibition Only (FEO) & Fix and Go On Approved (Part 1)
• Judges Blog: For Exhibition Only (FEO) & Fix and Go On (Part 2) – Judging Information
• AKC Judges Blog
• 2020 Rule Changes for AKC

In this episode (32:29)

In this episode, we discuss how to enjoy your training and use that enjoyment to create greater success in dog agility.

You Will Learn

• Why enjoyment is important for your mental state.
• How enjoyment can get you to success more quickly.
• Why you should focus on daily “little wins”.
• What we’ve learned from playing Fortnite.

Mentioned/Related

• Episode 58: The Rocky Road to Success
• Episode 157: The Comparison Trap