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Is Practicing on Full Courses Required for Competition Success?
In Episode 020 of the Maximum Fun Agility podcast, join host Lorrie Reynolds as she debunks the myth that practicing on full courses is the best way to prepare and compete successfully at agility trials. Lorrie draws...
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Shave 2 Seconds Off Your Agility Course Time with This Simple Change
In this episode, Lorrie relates an invaluable tip that can significantly improve your dog's course time. Discover how a simple adjustment in setting up your dog at the start line can shave 2 seconds off your course...
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Dog Training - The Thomas Edison Approach
Dive into the world of dog training with a fresh perspective inspired by inventor Thomas Edison. In this episode, Lorrie explores how adopting Edison's mindset about mistakes can transform your dog training approach....
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Should You Teach Your Agility Dog to Work Around Kids?
In this must-listen episode, Lorrie shares personal anecdotes about her own dogs' varying reactions to her visiting grandkids. She emphasizes the importance of desensitizing agility dogs to children, especially...
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Keep a List of Your Dog Training Cues
In this episode of the Maximum Fun Agility podcast, Lorrie dives into the importance of maintaining a list of your dog’s cues to enhance clarity and improve your training. Discover how a well-organized list can...
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Why Reward Placement Matters to Your Agility Dog
This episode is all about the critical role of reward placement in dog training. Lorrie recounts into common issues handlers face, like dogs who lack duration or precision with trained behaviors, and reveals how...
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Your Dog Determines the Reward
In this episode, Lorrie delves into finding the right rewards for your dog by thinking outside the traditional treat and toy box. Get valuable insights into how dogs, not handlers, determine what is truly rewarding....
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Is Your Dog Stubborn?
In this episode, Lorrie explores the polarizing question, "Is Your Dog Stubborn?" She provides an alternative perspective that challenges traditional views of stubborn dogs. Lorrie discusses various factors that might...
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A Startling Confession About My Dog Training
Welcome to the latest episode of the Maximum Fun Agility podcast, hosted by Lorrie Reynolds. This week, Lorrie makes a startling confession: she feeds her dogs from the table! But don’t quit just yet! Lorrie discusses...
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Lower Your Training Criteria When Teaching New Skills
In this episode, Lorrie Reynolds, owner of Maximum Fun Dog Sports, discusses why lowering criteria when teaching new behaviors helps your dog learn faster, with less frustration. Concrete examples help you apply this...
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"Just Run Faster" Isn't a Solution for Dog Agility Handlers
Welcome to the Maximum Fun Agility podcast, hosted by Lorrie Reynolds. In this episode, Lorrie discusses the importance of inclusive agility training, highlighting the need for instructors to adapt their methods to...
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Dog Agility Distance Handling: What is CLAWS?
Join host Lorrie Reynolds in this episode of the Maximum Fun Dog Sports podcast, where the focus is on empowering agility teams with independent obstacle performance. Lorrie shares anecdotes from USDAA trials and...
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