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Bad Dog Agility Podcast

Esteban & Sarah
Dog Agility
Agility Training
Dog Training
Training Techniques
AKC National Agility Championship
Agility World Championship
Dog Breeding
Osteoarthritis
Course Design
Clip and Go Agility
Agility
Team USA
AKC
Westminster
Dog Walk Equipment
Cue Rate
Dog Agility Training
Early Takeoff
AKC ISC Championship
Safety In Dog Agility

Dog agility training tips and discussions. We often interview agility instructors and competitors as well.

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In this episode (17:25) Sarah and Jennifer tackle a listener question about timing: when is the right moment to add a puppy to your pack, and how will it affect your relationship with your current competition dog? They share their own histories with ... more

In this episode (1:17:56) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban welcome Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley and Dr. Abigail Shoben to discuss their CARIS research update analyzing data from 1,385 trials and over 300,000 runs per obstacle. They break down the f... more

In this episode (28:03) The AKC International Sweepstakes Class launched mid-2023, bringing European-style FCI course design to AKC trials at three levels of difficulty. Now, with two full years of data in hand, Sarah takes a deep dive into the numbe... more

In this episode (37:31) Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban are joined by Chris Durkee of 4 Legged Flix to talk about Video Assisted Review (VAR), a technology now being used at the highest levels of agility competition in the United States. VAR was deploye... more

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Recent Guests

Arielle Pechette Markley
Board-certified sports medicine and rehabilitation veterinarian
Board-certified veterinarian
Episode: 389: 320,000 Dogwalks
Abby Shoben
PhD in biostatistics
Statistician
Episode: 389: 320,000 Dogwalks
Chris Durkee
Guest introduced as Chris Durkee, 4 Legged Flix
4 Legged Flix
Episode: 387: Video Assisted Review in AKC and UKI
Peter Wirth
8-inch National Agility Champion, guest on episode
AKC/NAC competitor
Episode: 385: AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up with Guest Peter Wirth
Kris Seiter
Agility competitor and winner of the Agility World Championship
Episode: 371: Kris Seiter & Naavdanya Win Worlds
Connie Dieball
Agility trainer and dog owner who played Krypto in the Superman movie
Episode: 368: From Agility Ring to Superman's Superdog!
Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley
Board certified sports medicine specialist with a focus on canine sports medicine and rehabilitation
Canine Sports Science Consortium
Episode: 363: New Research Focusing on Dog Agility Safety
Abbey Beasley
National Agility Champion in the 12-inch class
IncrediPaws
Episode: 362: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Abbey Beasley
Nancy Gyes
Former World Team Coach for the American Kennel Club and a prominent figure in the dog agility community.
American Kennel Club
Episode: 359: Team USA Coach Nancy Gyes Retires

Hosts

Jennifer Esteban
Host with long-running presence in agility discussions and training guidance.
Esteban
Co-host/host known for technical training discussions and competition insights.
Sarah
Co-host/host providing training strategies, guest interviews, and community updates.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • Saved my July 4th!

    So glad I listened to their “dogs and fireworks” podcast before the Fourth of July! It helped me get a frozen Kong ready n do some sniff activities before all the fireworks began. I sat calmly with,my dog while he worked on food puzzles and it really really helped! Despite some intermittent barking he managed the loud booms and cracks well. He had an early pee. Then we both went to bed and that was that! No more barking but plenty of fireworks going on outside. Slept well n recovered. My nei... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bug🍀
    United States2 years ago
  • Review for BDA Podcasts

    I have been a listening to these podcasts for over 3 years now. They are packed with information and tips for training. Whenever I get stuck on how to think about something in agility I go to the archives to find a related podcasts to listen to. Nine out of ten times it is there. Thank you BDA.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maine minky
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I started listening to BDA in October 2021, about 2 weeks before my very first agility competition. I started with episode 1 and burned through the series in under 8 weeks! Now I stalk my notifications on Tuesdays when new episodes come out and listen on my way to agility class! I’ve learned so much from Sarah, Esteban and Jennifer over the last 300+ episodes. I feel like Im visiting with old friends when I turn on a new episode. THANK YOU for a wonderful experience!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MomOfAuss
    United States2 years ago
  • Keep in touch

    This is a great podcast to stay in touch with all things agility including new rules, techniques, and viewpoints. Guest speakers and the 3 original hosts are spectacular! The perfect mix of educational and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BusyNHA
    United States2 years ago
  • BDA Podcast 👍🐾❣️

    Awesome & relative current agility topics. I love the fact that I can multitask while listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WY handler
    United States2 years ago

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Audience values the balance of education and entertainment
Positive feedback on actionable training tips
Listeners appreciate guest depth and practical insights

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Talking Points

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385: AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up with Guest Peter Wirth
Q: So, Peter, how did you get into agility and what was your early journey with Welly?
Peter describes starting agility in 2020 with Welly, a Corgi, after trying obedience classes and seeing Maverick the Corgi on ESPN, which inspired him to pursue the sport more seriously and work through the early learning curve, including training through dog walks and contacts.
371: Kris Seiter & Naavdanya Win Worlds
Q: What was your mental state like during the competition?
Kris aimed to stay grateful and present after each run, focusing on the experience rather than just the outcomes.
371: Kris Seiter & Naavdanya Win Worlds
Q: How did Naavdanya handle the stress of the competition?
Kris explained that Naavdanya had some anxiety due to the environment, and she adjusted her approach to keep her dog calm rather than forcing engagement.
371: Kris Seiter & Naavdanya Win Worlds
Q: What was your experience like competing at the Agility World Championship?
Kris shared it was her first time at the event and described it as spectacular, having aimed for it for three years before finally making the team.
363: New Research Focusing on Dog Agility Safety
Q: What is the time frame for collecting data?
They plan to collect data for six months starting immediately, aiming for a substantial amount of trials particularly during the spring and summer.

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