366: What Separates the Top 10% from Everyone Else
In this episode (20:38) What really sets the top agility teams apart? In this episode, Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer each choose one key factor they believe gives elite teams an edge—and it's not what ...
24 Apr 202520min
365: Why You Need a Coach (Even If You Don't Think You Do)
In this episode (29:07) Coaches and instructors play a crucial role in our growth as agility handlers. In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban reflect on the many different types of coaching ava...
17 Apr 202529min
364: Mastery or Survival - The Class vs. Trial Mindset
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (27:23) In this episode, we dive into a question every agility handler wrestles with: Should you train in class the way the course should be run to buil...
9 Apr 202527min
363: New Research Focusing on Dog Agility Safety
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (39:13) In this episode, Esteban and Sarah are joined by Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley, a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation veterinarian and researcher,...
2 Apr 202539min
362: Post NAC Wrap-Up with Abbey Beasley
photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (53:30) In this episode, we discuss the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship, including a historic win by our own Jennifer Crank in the 16″ class. We'...
26 Mar 202553min
361: Last-Minute AKC NAC Prep
In this episode (50:08) The AKC National Agility Championship is finally here! Whether you're a seasoned competitor or attending your first NAC, this episode is packed with last-minute insights to hel...
12 Mar 202550min
360: How Handlers Compromise Good Training
In this episode (24:35) As handlers, we've all been there—our dogs make a mistake, and suddenly, we feel this overwhelming pressure to "fix it" right away. But in our rush to correct the issue, we oft...
5 Mar 202524min
359: Team USA Coach Nancy Gyes Retires
In this episode (1:16:07) In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Gyes as she reflects on two decades of coaching the AKC USA World Team at the FCI Agility World Championship. From her experiences as ...
21 Feb 20251h 16min
