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Episode 054 - How to Build Confidence in Dog Agility Training by Pushing Your Limits
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Build Your Confidence By Pushing Your Dog Training Limits
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How can agility handlers build confidence in their training?
One of the best ways to build confidence in dog agility training is by...
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Episode 053 - What Is a Behavior Chain in Dog Training? (Tricks vs. Behavior Science Explained)
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A behavior chain in dog training is a sequence of behaviors linked together to produce a final outcome. In behavior science, each step in the sequence becomes the cue for the next behavior....
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Episode 052 - Teach Heel, Side, and Middle Cues to Make Dog Agility Start Lines Easier
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Teaching position cues like heel, side, and middle makes dog agility start line training much easier. These cues allow your dog to quickly line up facing the same direction as you, eliminating...
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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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