Becoming the Handler Your Dog Needs Lessons with Levi

Becoming a Better Student of the Sport

In this episode, Rose shares her personal journey of staying motivated and improving in agility training despite limited access to coursework due to her remote location and weather challenges. She discusses mindset strategies, the importance of intentional training, and how to make progress with what you have. Agility Odyssey [https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/] - sign up for Sarah's emails here!  https://www.instagram.com/before.the.q?igsh=cGp2em9lbXlwdHR2&utm_source=qr  - it would sure be cool if you could give me a follow here!

All About Reward Placement with Kayl McCann

In this episode, Kale McCann shares her extensive experience in agility, focusing on training philosophies, reward placement strategies, and building strong dog-handler relationships. Discover practical tips to enhance your training! McCann Dogs Agility Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2faAHEvCRf1dDtpCntA1Mu?si=813bb3ea61d14b32 [https://open.spotify.com/show/2faAHEvCRf1dDtpCntA1Mu?si=813bb3ea61d14b32]  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDogsAgility [https://www.facebook.com/McCannDogsAgility] Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mccanndogsagility/ [https://www.instagram.com/mccanndogsagility/] Online Training: www.Patreon.com/McCannDogs [http://www.patreon.com/McCannDogs] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/McCannDogsAgility [https://www.youtube.com/c/McCannDogsAgility] McCann Dog Training  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/McCannDogs [https://www.youtube.com/c/McCannDogs] -  1.61 M subscribers www.McCannDogs.com [http://www.mccanndogs.com/]

Becoming the Handler Your Dog Needs Lessons with Levi

Rose shares her personal journey and insights on how to show up as the handler and trainer that your dog needs, especially during challenging moments in agility training and competitions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your dog's communication, adjusting training strategies, and maintaining a curious, supportive mindset

Shaping a Baddie With Lynna Feng

In this episode, Rose chats with good friend of the podcast Lynna. They explore the unique challenges and triumphs of training a non-traditional agility dog, emphasizing the importance of building confidence, understanding canine behavior, and redefining success in the sport. Lynna shares valuable insights on the significance of reinforcement, the emotional dynamics of training, and the life lessons learned through their partnership. This episode is a testament to the joy and connection that can be fostered through patience and understanding. Also I kind of cant believe I have done 20 episodes! Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the episode remember to subscribe and Rate the podcast on whatever platform you listening from!!

Happy Anniversary: Errorless Learning with Megan Foster and Sarah Espinoza-Sokal

It’s the one-year anniversary of Before the Q! To celebrate, Rose is joined by coaches, mentors, and friends Megan Foster and Sarah Espinoza-Sokal for an in-depth, practical conversation about errorless learning—what it really means, how it shows up in real agility training, and why it can be such a powerful framework in a fast, high-arousal sport. Megan Foster Agility coach, trainer, and host of Fostering Excellence in Agility. Megan brings decades of experience and a deep focus on clarity, connection, and clean reinforcement. Home - Fostering Excellence in Agility [https://fxagility.com/] Sarah Espinosa-Socal Agility coach, trainer, and host of The Agility Odyssey Podcast. Sarah emphasizes communication, kindness, and mutual joy in training. Agility Odyssey [https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/] Enjoyed this episode? * Share it with a training friend * Post about it on social media and tag Before the Q * Leave a review — it’s one of the best ways to support the podcast Here’s to another year of learning, questioning, and enjoying agility  There is a pretty sweet giveaway going on on my Instagram and Facebook you should absolutely go check it out.