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Episode 015 - 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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Episode 014 - 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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Episode 013 - 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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Episode 012 - 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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Episode 011 - 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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Episode 010 - "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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Episode 009 - 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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Episode 008 - Overcoming Nerves for the Beginning Dog Agility Competitor
In this episode of the Maximum Fun Agility podcast, join Lorrie Reynolds as she guides you through overcoming the nerves of being a beginner in agility competitions. Lorrie kicks off the episode with a personal story...
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Episode 007 - What are "Screw-Up Cookies"?
In this episode, Lorrie Reynolds, owner of Maximum Fun Dog Sports, explains the concept of “Screw-up Cookies” to enhance your dog training sessions. This simple addition to your training reduces frustration and helps...
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Episode 006 - House Training Your New Puppy
In this episode, Lorrie provides expert guidance on house training your new puppy. House training does not need to be frustrating, confusing, or leave your carpets a mess! This episode focuses on the essential...
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Episode 005 - 5 Mistakes You're Making With Your Agility Training
In this episode, Lorrie delves into the 5 common mistakes handlers make when training their agility dogs and how to avoid them. Discover how reward rates can influence your dog's enthusiasm and performance, and learn...
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Episode 004 - The Six "C"s for Dog Agility Handling
In this episode of the Maximum Fun Agility podcast, Lorrie Reynolds, owner of Maximum Fun Dog Sports, describes the 6 “C”s that every dog agility team needs to be successful with distance handling. Lorrie briefly...
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