Bad Dog Agility Podcast Esteban & Sarah

In this episode (29:31) In this episode, the BDA team talks about how we approach training as we get closer and closer to a big event.
You Will Learn Why Jennifer and Esteban resist “bubble wrapping” their dogs before big events. Why you should focus on rate of reinforcement if you make a mistake in a trial close to the big event. Why Esteban often skips the practice run. How your focus on mistakes in the past can cause additional mistakes in the future. Mentioned/Related Episode 189: How to Structure Your Dog Agility Season Join our mailing list to get the Wednesday Wrap-Up in your email! This link will take you to a free Front Cross training video AND sign you up for the mailing list. Check out the Before and After online course (registration closes March 16th, 11:59pm)

In this episode (31:16) In this episode, the BDA team talks about preparing for a new puppy.
You Will Learn How Sarah, Jennifer and Esteban prepare for each new puppy. How to use your day to day routine to create a supplies list. Jenn’s shopping weakness. The one essential tool that Jenn only uses with new puppies. Mentioned/Related Don’t forget your: Crates (LOT OF CRATES!) Crate covers X-Pens Gates Harness Snuffle Mat Antlers Puzzles and Enrichment Games Hol-ee Roller

In this episode (33:07) In this episode, the BDA team ponders the question: is there ever a time when a handler-dog team should NOT improve on or acquire a new skill?
You Will Learn How your agility instructor influences your decision making. How to prevent yourself from “settling” for a suboptimal performance. How to challenge your dog and yourself on course. When settling for less is okay. How Jennifer and Sarah are preparing people for the AKC National Agility Championship in March. Mentioned/Related Episode 225: Using ROI to Structure Your Training Episode 250: Is Your Dog Agility “Good Enough”

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In this episode (36:56) In this episode, 20″ AKC Invitational winner Jane Bronson joins the podcast to talk about her dogs and multi-year experience at the event.
You Will Learn How to pronounce nederlandse kooikerhondje. What it takes to make the finals at the AKC Invitational. What Jane and Jennifer thought of the course designs. How AKC.tv covered the event. Mentioned/Related Watch the Invitational on AKC.tv Check out the Finals Map. Course Design Trends at the AKC Invitational Episode 202: AKC Invitational with Carrie DeYoung How to say Nederlandse Kooikerhondje The AKC Standard for the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje.

In this episode (39:37) In this episode, the BDA crew helps you start your 2023 with an agility flourish as they tackle the issue of New Year’s resolutions, including pros and cons, as well as tips for success.
You Will Learn Why you should or (shouldn’t) make New Year’s Resolutions. How goal setting and action planning are different. How the intention-behavior gap affects your New Year’s resolutions. How approach goals and avoidance goals impact your psychology. What the acronym SMART stands for. How hard your goals should be. Mentioned/Related Goal Setting and Action Planning for Health Behavior Change Episode 274: 21 Days to a Better 2021 Episode 210: How to Goal Set for Big Events in 2019 Episode 155: Three Emotions Keeping You From Setting Agility Goals Episode 44: Dog Agility Dreams & Goals Achieve Your Dog Agility Goals  

 

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In this episode (38:09) In this episode, the BDA crew identifies top priorities for people’s winter agility training outside of the ring.
You Will Learn What skills you can teach and/or improve outside of the ring. Why winter might be a great time to get a new dog or puppy. Why Esteban started the Wednesday Wrap Up How the decline of USDAA and growth of UKI might be related. How Jennifer qualified a sheltie for the AKC Invitational. Mentioned/Related Does Your Dog Check Out When You Lead Out? (Facebook Live) Episode 189: How to Structure Your Dog Agility Season Episode 202: AKC Invitational with Carrie DeYoung Soccer vs Football Linguistic History December 7, 2022 Wednesday Wrap Up (EOTT, Cynosport, Holiday Movies) Episode 154: Kids and Dogs and Jennifer Crank