Flat Out Agility

Ever wondered what agility was like in the early years? Geraldine Kisielnicki from Victoria tells us all about her agility career over the last thirty years, what's changed, and why she still does it. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

My friend and fellow club member Tiffanie walks us through her first season of agility competition with her beagle Beau, sharing her achievements, reflections and lessons from the year. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

In this episode I walk you through my five phase approach to course walking. Inspired by judge and trainer Tenielle Thwaites, OneMind Dogs coach Niki Drage and Megan Foster of Fostering Excellence in Agility. Fostering Excellence in Agility episode mentioned Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

This isn't a typical hot takes episode. I'm not actually a huge fan of this framing! But I do see its value as a jumping off point, so this is a deeper dive into common hot takes in agility. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr .

Everyone knows you need solid foundations, good obstacle skills and great handling to be good at agility, but what comes before that? This episode discusses the prerequisite skills required for agility training. Arousal and Aggression episode on Aggression Bytes "Over" Arousal episode on Cog Dog Radio How Outside the Ring Behaviors Impacts Inside the Ring Behaviors episode on Fostering E...

It turns out the offerings for juniors in Australian agility are pretty slim! Other countries seem to have much more robust systems in place. Molly Morgan came on the show to talk about her experience as a junior, her trip to New Zealand's junior dog training camp, and her dreams to start a program for juniors here at home. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

One of the most difficult questions you can ask yourself in agility is, does my dog enjoy this? This episode talks through how you can go about working out the answer. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Clubs are the backbone of Australian agility. What is it like to run the largest agility club in NSW? Agility Dog Club NSW runs trials under both ANKC and ADAA codes, which is a unique offering that smaller clubs can't often do. Club President Ryan Fonti joins Flat Out Agility to talk about what goes into running a club of this size, the differences between the two venues, and the community be...

Dissecting the Agility Nationals experience! Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Listen to the thoughts and feelings of competitors and judges on the ground at the Australian Agility Nationals 2026 in Brisbane, Queensland. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Following in our coverage of the Aussie WAO team, we are joined this week by Amber Chambers who also competed at the event for Team Australia. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Ever wondered what it's like to compete at the World Agility Open? Mother-daughter duo and recent members of Team Australia Eva-Lotta and Isabella Baad are on the podcast to talk about their experience at WAO 2026. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Acclaimed agility judge Petr Pupik of the Czech Republic joins Flat Out Agility to discuss all things judging internationally and for major competitions. Petr will be the international guest judge at the Australian Agility Nationals 2026 and gives us some insight into his preparation for the event and feelings on course design. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Learn all about Australia's biggest agility event, the Agility Nationals which will be held in Brisbane, Queensland 23-28 June 2026. Moira Bruce joins us from the working group to give us all the details on how it works and what to expect. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Agility routines are intentional patterns we craft that help both our dogs and ourselves get focused and find flow. These routines tell us what’s coming next, anchor our nerves, create clarity and manage arousal. Let's chat about what they are and how to make them. The effects of the warm up and cool down process Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Ever wondered what goes into online event management systems? Simon Innes came on the show to talk all about Top Dog Events , probably the most used trial management platform in the Australian agility scene. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

One of the most important things I have learned from my agility journey is to tolerate failure. Let's dig into why. Bad Dog Agility episode mentioned DQ'd at the trial again playlist Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

WA handler and judge Nadine Neethling joins the show for a conversation about judging, agility in Western Australia, safety and the future of agility. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Striving for excellence in agility is a growth mindset that can shape our everyday experience with our dogs, no matter the level we’re at. By utilising this mindset in your agility journey, you can achieve more and go further in the sport. Before the Q episode mentioned Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

This is another philosophical one, folks. I've been mulling some things over lately about what agility means and who does it. This is my attempt to get those thoughts out connected and coherent. Not sure I succeeded, but I did my best. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Agility trainer and canine fitness coach Maria Thiry of Red Dog Agility is on the podcast to talk all about raising puppies for agility. Check out Meg's Puppy Diary and Red Dog Squad . Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Here's a little pep talk I wrote for myself, and for you too! Agility is building a house, so make sure it's one you want to live in. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

In this episode agility trainer and OneMind Dogs coach Niki Drage talks to us all about agility in remote and rural areas. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Sometimes it can be really hard to figure out what agility skill to train next. So let’s figure this out! Click here to download the free Agility Skills Checklist by Flat Out Agility. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr .

Australian team manager Tanya McAndrew tells us all about the World Agility Open and what it involves, who is going to represent Australia, and how you can follow all the action. Correction: Tanya said that Portugal also uses host dogs, but she meant to say Colombia. World Agility Open website Intro and outro music by Álfheimr