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Agility Culture offers an immersive experience into the exciting world of everything that is Dog Agility. Join Laura Bussing, Coach, Competitor and Judge, as she shares thoughtful insights and tips for dog agility training and competing at any level. Each week listen to learn about helpful strategies for bringing out the best in your agility team. We'll dive into all aspects of training, handling,... more

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Analysis of the responses to my viral post that asked the question "If you could change one thing in agility, what would that be?" 656 comments were studied for the most common to give us the Top 10, the most unusual and what wasn't mentioned. The re... more

In this episode, I host special guest, Kaitlyn Kaminski of WAO & European Open Team USA. We discuss her compelling agility story of rising fast to the top shelf of USA agility. Kaitlyn recently competed at the World Agility Open running clean in 5/6 ... more

In this episode, I discuss the importance of ring readiness for competition and keeping dogs under control. I dive into how to devlelop it and maintain it, along with why everyone should do their part to keep the agility community safe. The cornersto... more

I discuss some of the common training problems and setbacks in agility training. I provide strategies on how to work out of a training session failure and how to set-up training sessions to prevent potential setbacks from occurring. Learn about facto... more

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Kaitlyn Kaminski
Agility competitor featured on world teams; prominent agility handler
Episode: 26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA
Karen Holik
Renowned agility coach and competitor with over 25 years of experience, a 15-time world team member, and a five-time national champion.
Episode: 17 Redefining What is a "Once in a Lifetime Dog"
Suzanne Wesley
Agility Instructor and former World Team member
Sonic Canines
Episode: 16 Pushing Beyond Your Comfort Zone to Become a Better Agility Handler
Chris Tucci
Dog and dog agility instructor, competitor, UKI judge, and facility owner.
Braddy Paws Dog Plex
Episode: 11 Encountering Reactive and Aggressive Dogs in Agility Competition
Liz Joyce
Creator of Canine Handler Fitness, certified personal trainer specializing in dog sports fitness
Canine Handler Fitness
Episode: 7: Strengthening the Agility Partnership
Dudley Shumate
Multiple-time national and world champion and member of Team USA.
Episode: 6: Rising to the Top- Team USA Historic World Championship
Ashley Deacon
Preeminent judge and course designer in the USA with extensive experience in agility and a parent.
Golden Gate Dog Sports
Episode: 4 : Without Enough Young Handlers, will Dog Agility go Extinct?
Kim Fuqua
Certified dog trainer and canine fitness trainer, supports the future of dog agility as a parent of junior handlers.
Episode: 4 : Without Enough Young Handlers, will Dog Agility go Extinct?
Roger Ly
UKI and USDAA judge and world team member, software consultant
Agility Gate
Episode: 3: Advocating for Dog and Handler Safety: Risk vs. Reward

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Laura Bussing
Host of Agility Culture; coach, competitor, and judge with deep involvement in canine agility communities.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Amazing Content!

    Every episode is filled with such thoughtful information. I have shared this with students and fellow competitors. I am always eager for the next episode to drop because I know I’m going to be educated, encouraged, and enlightened!

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    Amanda2541
    United States9 months ago

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Community-oriented, safety-focused conversations that feel coach-led and supportive.
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Thoughtful, actionable guidance for training and competitions.

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26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA
Q: How do you manage mindset and keep pressure from undermining performance?
Kaitlyn discussed taking time off bigger events to refocus, leaning on a supportive network, and working on mental game through self-study and conversations rather than a formal coach. She highlighted the importance of enjoying training and keeping a calm, confident approach.
26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA
Q: What was it like competing at WAO for the first time and how did you handle the pressure and team dynamics?
The WAO experience was overwhelming in a very positive way, with strong coaching, supportive teammates, and a stellar first run that she finished emotionally moved. She emphasized that team support and believing in her dog were essential to performing well.
26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA
Q: At what point did you know you wanted to start competing, and how did you progress with your dogs, especially moving to a Border Collie?
After initial success with her first dog Sadie, Kaitlyn advanced through AKC trials, then transitioned to UKI for her second dog Dexter, and finally moved to Viper, a Border Collie, as the main competition dog due to his speed and trainability. This led to world-level involvement and team opportunities.
26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA
Q: Tell me about your backstory. When did you find out about Agility, and where do you live?
Kaitlyn grew up in Rochester, New York, started agility around 2016-2017 while in PA school in Buffalo, and progressed from AKC to UKI and ISC, eventually making WAO and EO teams. She noted family, training partners, and a supportive community as key influences.
23 Burning Questions from Listeners
Q: Question number five, what should a start line routine entail for a highly aroused dog?
Keep motion low and predictable before the line, consider holding a nose touch or healing position, move to the line slowly, avoid adding arousal right up to the lineup, and stay consistent with setup to maintain peak performance when entering the ring.

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A practical, experience-driven show focused on dog agility across training, competition, and performance psychology. Episodes emphasize safety, course analysis, and mental game strategies, with a strong emphasis on engagement, arousal management, and growth mindset for handlers and canine athletes. Notable traits include a consistent, workshop-like approach from a single expert host who blends personal competition history with actionable, repeatable methods, plus a community-forward ethos that values safety and supportive culture. This mix makes it appealing to serious hobbyists, trainers, and competitors seeking structured, evidence-informed guidance that can be applied in real-world trials and practice sessions.

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1. Kaitlyn Kaminski
2. Karen Holik
3. Suzanne Wesley
4. Chris Tucci
5. Liz Joyce
6. Dudley Shumate
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