Flat Out Agility

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

What is culture in agility? Culture is the way we behave, how we understand each other and the shared values that tie us together. Culture is not something you create once and it just exists in perpetuity. It requires regular reflection, interrogation and imagination to consider future possibilities. In this episode, I explore how we can go about shaping culture consciously and thoughtfully, what...

I was thrilled to chat with animal trainer Becky Faulkner, owner and trainer of the dog Squid, star of the 2024 Australian film Runt. Check out Becky's work at We Do Animals . Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

It's time to reflect on 2025 and set some goals for 2026! What are your agility goals for the coming year? Bad Dog Agility episode mentioned Arousal Valence Model Hélène Lawler webinar mentioned Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

What do you actually need to do agility? Not that much! Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Chatting with judge Heather Northover about Games. I didn't specify in the episode, but we are talking about Dogs Australia rules specifically. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

A short meditation on time and agility. Intro and outro music by Álfheimr .

Mindset is a huge part of any sport. Let's talk about it! Fostering Excellence in Agility: Expectations of a Q Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

One handler's journey training their dog from Foundations to Trialling! From Foundations to Trialling write-up on Medium Intro and outro music by Álfheimr

Community is as important in agility as in any sport. But how do we build it? Intro and outro music by Álfheimr