27 State of Agility Competition

27 State of Agility Competition

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 recurring themes are quite interesting! Link to original post https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1526155965964464&set=a.549499100296827 [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1526155965964464&set=a.549499100296827] My Website: https://www.canineculturecompany.com/ [https://www.canineculturecompany.com/]

26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA

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 runs. Take a listen! My website: https://www.canineculturecompany.com/ [https://www.canineculturecompany.com/]

25 Ring Readiness - Why it's Important

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 cornerstone of teamwork is Engagement. Website: https://www.canineculturecompany.com/ [https://www.canineculturecompany.com/]

24 How to Work Past and Prevent Training Problems

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 factors that can cause training issues and how to avoid them. My website: https://www.canineculturecompany.com/ [https://www.canineculturecompany.com/]

23 Burning Questions from Listeners

In this "ask me anything" episode, I answer questions from listeners that are all over the agility spectrum. Questions spanned from arousal issues, mental games for dogs, making practice engaging, managing multiple dogs in training, canine fitness schedules, startline routines and more! Puppy Cognition Study Overview: https://today.duke.edu/2025/12/inside-minds-puppies-how-do-they-develop-their-thinking-skills [https://today.duke.edu/2025/12/inside-minds-puppies-how-do-they-develop-their-thinking-skills] Arousal Control Online Class: https://canine-culture.thinkific.com/courses/ring-impulse-control [https://canine-culture.thinkific.com/courses/ring-impulse-control] Yerkes-Dodson Law of Performance/Arousal https://www.canineculturecompany.com/EndUserFiles/79262.pdf [https://www.canineculturecompany.com/EndUserFiles/79262.pdf] Fitness For Agility Online Class: https://canine-culture.thinkific.com/courses/FitnessForAgility [https://canine-culture.thinkific.com/courses/FitnessForAgility] My Website: https://www.canineculturecompany.com/ [https://www.canineculturecompany.com/]