Off Course Agility

On this episode Ed Peters and his sister LeeAnn remember Belle, the poster beagle for Off Course Agility podcast. Belle was an accomplished NADAC agility beagle. She had reached the Elite level in most classes but was not good in chances and never was able to attain a NATCH. She was 12 years old and a great all around family member. Belle RIP 2013-2026, This episode has video that should be visibl...

On this episode Ed Peters remembers Sharon Nelson and his attendance with his dog Dino at a seminar back in November 2009. Canine Hoopers episode with Sharon Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/2b6hTnTsrVsRwY4Sf29zsf?si=e98df05592f44bff Info on Celebrating Sharon Nelson Zoom April 30, 2024 5:30 pm Pacific Time Zoom: 588 828 9819 password: acedogs Comments, feedback or to volunteer to be a gues...

On this episode Ed reviews the 2024 podcast and his year in agility with his dog, Tres. Comments, feedback or to volunteer to be a guest on the podcast you can email to: offcourse@optimum.net

On this episode we go on the road to the Four Seasons Agility Club NADAC trial in Lancaster, NY which was called the Eclipse trial because it was happening the weekend before the total eclipse of the sun. This episode was mostly recorded in Lancaster NY after each night of Ed and Tres participating in the trial. Comments, suggestion may be shared via email to: offcourse@optimum.net

On this short Leap Day episode Ed Peters discusses his Planning for this year in regards to agility, the podcast and his life. A few notes about this episode, April 8 is a Total Eclipse of the Sun in part of the US the following link has a map. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/ If you have comments, suggestions or would like to reach out to be a guest on th...

On this episode Ed talks about some of the Spotify wrapped information he received for 2023. Then he comments about NADAC announced changes for 2024 and 2025 and a bit about the podcast in 2024. Comments, feedback or to become a guest on the podcast you can email us at offcourse@optimum.net

On this episode Ed Peters discusses and comments about NADAC Champs being held at Springfield Ohio. The Pre-trial begins this week on Tuesday 10/3/23 and Champs begins on Thursday 10/5/23 with Finals on Sunday 10/8/23. This episode draws from a document by Marcy Matties which can be found at following link BUT only for those who are member of the NADAC community forum. https://nadaccommunity.com/p...

On this episode Ed Peters discusses his hunt over the last year for a new RV. Included in the episode is two interviews with fellow RVers at the last NJ In the Zone trial back in May 2023 at Salem County Fairgrounds. As always comments, feedback, suggestions or to volunteer to be a guest, email me at: offcourse@optimum.net

On this episode Ed remembers the trials and activities he did at the In The Zone trials over the years. Margaret MacEwen shares a few memories from the trial. LeeAnn Peters joins Ed to share some of her memories too. Sadly, this year is likely the end of NADAC sanctioned trials in the state of New Jersey. Hopefully that will change in future with some new group and location but NJ is an expensive...

This year was the last year for the In The Zone trial at Salem County Fairgrounds in Woodstown NJ. This effectively means that there will be no more NADAC trials in New Jersey for the foreseeable future. To remember the location Ed Peters shot a walkthrough video of the Salem County Fairgrounds while trying to remember some things as he walked. Correction: The first time I went down to Salem Count...

On this episode Ed Peters discusses the many choices that one makes when involved with dog agility. Then Ed discusses a personal choice that he made which unlikely many other choices is irreversible. Question, comments or to volunteer to be a guest can be sent to the following email: offcourse@optimum.net

On this episode Ed Peters makes ChatGPT the guest on the podcast. ChatGPT is product from OpenAi, which is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development company. Any suggestions, comments, feedback or to volunteer to be a guest, you can send an email to offcourse@optimum.net

On this episode of Off Course Agility, Ed Peters wraps up the 2022 podcast year, updates listeners on the beagle pack: Tres, Belle and Violet. Finally Ed wishes everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year and hopes to have a fourth season of the podcast in 2023. Any comments or feedback or to volunteer to be a guest, you can send an email to offcourse@optimum.net

On this episode Ed Peters talks a bit about the frustration of this year with his dog, Tres, who has been having an issue with a sporadic limp in his shoulder. Ed talks about Tekka and Angie, two dogs that recently went to the Rainbow bridge. In the final segment Ed expresses his joy of being apart of his sister's new beagle puppy's life. As always comments, suggestions and feedback may be sent to...

On this episode your host discusses a bit about his recent COVID positivity and comments a bit about some recent NADAC news. As always any comments or feedback is welcome, email can be sent to offcourse@opimum.net.

In the late 2000s, approximately from 2006 to 2010, I would often travel to Killawog, NY to NADAC funraisers with my beagle Dino. These trials were organized and hosted by Nadia Rubaii. Nadia was a NADAC judge, competitor, and super knowledgeable about dogs and their training. Nadia recently passed away, on this episode I remember Nadia and my trips up to Killawog NY. Nadia outside of agility was...

My guest on this episode is Marcy Matties from Texas. Marcy has been involved with agility for almost 15 years. We discuss when she started,  in which venues she has participated, her road to becoming a NADAC judge.  Marcy describes how she starts to design courses for trials and for the video taped program. As always any comments or feedback is welcome, email can be sent to offcourse@opimum.net.

On this episode Ed Peters discusses the limited changes to NADAC in 2022 and the preliminary Top Ten list for 2021. Comments or to volunteer to be a guest or to recommend a guest, you can a send an email to offcourse@optimum.net

Ed Peters reviews the year 2021 for the Off Course Agility podcast and then talks about what he is thinking personally for 2022 and for the podcast.  You can always share your comments, suggestions, send guest reccomendations or volunteer to be a guest by sending an email to offcourse@optimum.net

My sister LeeAnn Peters joins me and watches her 4Legged Flix videos of her runs with Belle from 2021 NADAC Championships for the first time and we hear her comments. We also discuss championships a little bit in general too. The following link is many of Belle's Agility videos and the first ones on page are 2021 Champs, this could change in months to come. https://vimeopro.com/k9video/belle-agili...

Ed Peters commentary about the final day of NADAC Championships 2021. As always feedback, comments or suggestions may be sent to offcourse@optimum.net

Ed Peters commentary about the third day of NADAC Championships 2021. Ed's video of the 2021 Championship site. https://vimeo.com/626567675

Ed Peters commentary about the second day of NADAC Championships 2021.

Ed Peters commentary about the first day of NADAC Championships 2021.

Ed Peters commentary about Pre-Trial Day Two at NADAC Championships 2021.