Bad Dog Agility Podcast
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Bad Dog Agility Podcast
Dog agility training tips and discussions. We often interview agility instructors and competitors as well.
Episodis Recents
403 episodis
Run Happy Series: What Happy Handlers Do Differently
In the third live podcast of the Run Happy series, Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer walk through the eight things happy handlers do differently, then take...
Run Happy Series: The Valley Every Handler Hits
In this episode, Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer go deep into the lowest point of the Emotional Cycle of Change. They cover what it looks like in agility...
Run Happy Series: Are You Having Fun?
In this episode, Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer kick off the Run Happy series, a special three-part run of podcasts taped live on video. They walk throu...
394: Surviving the Agility Desert
In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban tackle a question from a VIP member about life in an agility desert and what it means to live hours from...
393: Using the Course Map
Course maps are one of those tools every handler uses but few of us really think about. On this week's episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban dig into...
392: Hitting the Road
A listener wrote in asking for advice on planning their first long-distance trip to a major event, and the three of us had a lot to say. We talk throu...
391: Performing Under the Lights
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban address a question from a listener who felt overwhelmed at a big event under the bright lights of the ca...
390: When to Add to Your Pack
Sarah and Jennifer tackle a listener question about timing: when is the right moment to add a puppy to your pack, and how will it affect your relation...
389: 320,000 Dogwalks
In this episode, Sarah and Esteban welcome Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley and Dr. Abigail Shoben to discuss their CARIS research update analyzing data f...
388: What ISC Entry Data Tells Us
The AKC International Sweepstakes Class launched mid-2023, bringing European-style FCI course design to AKC trials at three levels of difficulty. Now,...
387: Video Assisted Review in AKC and UKI
Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban are joined by Chris Durkee of 4 Legged Flix to talk about Video Assisted Review (VAR), a technology now being used at the...
386: Boy Dog or Girl Dog?
Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer share personal experiences and unpack the common stereotypes around male and female dogs in agility. With Esteban running...
385: AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up with Guest Peter Wirth
In this episode, Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer sit down with Peter Wirth, the handler of that amazing Corgi, 8″ National Champion Welly. We also discus...
384: 4 Feet or 5 – Does Bar Width Actually Matter?
Does the difference between 4-foot and 5-foot bars really matter in dog agility? In this episode, we dig into how bar width impacts everything from co...
383: Dog Agility on Netflix?
In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban explore what a dog agility series on Netflix or another streaming platform could look like. They discuss...
382: What Dog Agility Can Learn from Olympic Swimming
In this episode, Esteban and Sarah explore what dog agility can learn from Olympic swimming, two fast sports where performances last seconds but prepa...
381: Puppies with Friends
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about the realities of raising and training puppies alongside someone else. We explore how shared p...
380: Mixed Breed Dogs in Agility
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban dive into the often-debated world of purpose-bred sport mixes, purpose-bred mixes in general, and how th...
379: The Medium-Speed Dog's Guide to NAC
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban break down how the format of the AKC National Agility Championship impacts strategy, especially for hand...
378: Westminster Masters Agility Champion Amber McCune
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban are joined by Masters Agility Champion Amber McCune to break down the 2026 Westminster Masters Agility C...
377: Wait Your Turn
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about the often ignored reality of agility: most of the time, dogs are not running, they are waitin...
376: Optimal Lines in Agility
This week on the podcast, we take a closer look at how dogs actually run a course and what handlers can do to help them run it faster and with more co...
375: When Stress Hijacks Your Handling
In this episode, we break down why so many handlers walk to the start line with a clear plan and instantly forget everything the moment the run begins...
374: Fail Better
In this episode, Esteban and Sarah talk about what it really means when things go wrong in the ring. A knocked bar, a wrong course, a dog that runs st...
373: Burnout in Dog Agility
Burnout isn't just something that happens at work—it happens in dog agility, too. In this episode, we dive into what burnout looks like for handlers,...
372: "My Dog Deserves Better"
We've all said it. "My dog deserves better." Maybe after a missed contact, a wide turn, or one of those runs where nothing clicks. But what does that...
371: Kris Seiter & Naavdanya Win Worlds
This week on the Bad Dog Agility Podcast, we sit down with Kris Seiter, the newly crowned FCI Agility World Champion in the Intermediate height divisi...
370: FOMO in Dog Agility
In this episode, we unpack FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out, in the world of dog agility. From chasing every seminar and trend to feeling left behind whe...
370: FOMO in Dog Agility
In this episode, we unpack FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out, in the world of dog agility. From chasing every seminar and trend to feeling left behind whe...
370: FOMO in Dog Agility
In this episode, we unpack FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out, in the world of dog agility. From chasing every seminar and trend to feeling left behind whe...
369: Jennifer Gives a TED Talk
What does it really take to deliver a TED Talk? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Crank to hear about her journey from invitation to standing...
368: From Agility Ring to Superman’s Superdog!
In this special episode, we sit down with agility competitor Connie Dieball, whose dog Jolene served as the reference dog for Krypto in the new Superm...
367: The Success Cycle
Struggling to make progress in agility—even though you're putting in the work? In this episode, Esteban and Sarah break down the Success Cycle, a powe...
366: What Separates the Top 10% from Everyone Else
What really sets the top agility teams apart? In this episode, Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer each choose one key factor they believe gives elite teams...
365: Why You Need a Coach (Even If You Don’t Think You Do)
Coaches and instructors play a crucial role in our growth as agility handlers. In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban reflect on the many diffe...
364: Mastery or Survival - The Class vs. Trial Mindset
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In this episode, we dive into a question every agility handler wrestles with:
Should you train in class t...
363: New Research Focusing on Dog Agility Safety
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In this episode, Esteban and Sarah are joined by Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley, a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitat...
362: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Abbey Beasley
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In this episode, we discuss the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship, including a historic win by our own Jenn...
361: Last-Minute AKC NAC Prep
The AKC National Agility Championship is finally here! Whether you're a seasoned competitor or attending your first NAC, this episode is packed with l...
360: How Handlers Compromise Good Training
As handlers, we've all been there—our dogs make a mistake, and suddenly, we feel this overwhelming pressure to "fix it" right away. But in our rush to...