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Episode 051 - How Important Are Verbal Cues in Dog Agility Training?
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How Important Are Verbal Cues for Dog Agility?
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Do dogs rely on verbal cues in agility training?
Dogs can learn verbal cues, but most rely more heavily on body language and handler motion....
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Episode 050 - Can A Training Partner Improve Your Dog Agility Training Sessions?
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Can a Training Partner Improve Your Dog Agility Sessions?
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Can training with a partner improve dog agility training?
Yes. A training partner can provide motivation, accountability, feedback, and...
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Episode 049 - Dog Agility Training Criteria: Plan Performance Criteria Before You Train
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Dog Agility Training Criteria: Plan Performance Criteria Before You Train
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What are training criteria in dog agility?
Training criteria define exactly what the finished behavior should look like...
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Episode 048 - Training vs Trialing in Dog Agility: Why “Trial Like You Train” Isn’t Always Right
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Dog Agility Training vs Trialing: Should You Really Trial Like You Train?
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Should agility teams trial exactly the same way they train?
Not always. While consistency is important, some aspects of...
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Episode 047 - Your Impact on the Dog Agility Community (And Why It Matters)
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What’s Your Impact on the Dog Agility Community?
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How can experienced agility competitors help strengthen the agility community?
Experienced handlers can make a huge difference by welcoming new...
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Episode 046 - The Running vs Stopped Contact Controversy in Dog Agility: Which Should You Choose?
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The Running vs Stopped Contact Controversy in Dog Agility: Which Should You Choose?
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Are running contacts necessary to be competitive in dog agility?
Not for most teams. While running contacts...
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Episode 045 - Are You Giving Your Dog Clear Agility Cues? Why Timing and Navigation Matter
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Are You a Good Dog Agility Navigator?
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Why do dogs slow down or make mistakes in agility even when they know the obstacles?
Often the issue is not the dog’s training but the handler’s timing and...
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Episode 044 - How to Choose a Good Dog Agility Seminar Instructor
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How to Choose a Good Dog Agility Seminar Instructor
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How do you know if a dog agility seminar is worth attending?
A good agility seminar instructor meets students where they are, adapts...
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Episode 043 - Is Distance a Teachable Skill in Dog Agility
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Is Distance a Teachable Skill in Dog Agility?
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Can distance handling be taught in dog agility?
Yes, but not in the way most handlers think. Distance in agility is not a single skill that can be...
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Episode 042 - Pre-Run and Post-Run Agility Routines for Your Dog
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Pre-Run and Post-Run Agility Routines for Your Dog
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Why are pre-run and post-run routines important in dog agility?
Consistent pre-run and post-run routines help prepare your agility dog both...
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Episode 041 - How Trick Training Can Improve Your Dog’s Agility Skills
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How Trick Training Can Improve Your Dog’s Agility Skills
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Does teaching tricks help agility dogs?
Yes. Trick training helps agility dogs build confidence, body awareness, coordination, and...
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Episode 040 - Starting Dog Agility With a Fast Dog: How to Handle a “Ferrari”
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Starting Dog Agility With a Fast Dog: How to Handle a “Ferrari”
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What should you do if your agility dog is extremely fast?
Handling a fast agility dog requires clear communication, consistent...
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