The Agility Odyssey Podcast

In this week's episode I start off with a little update about Zi and what Zi, Spire, and I will be up to for the next two weekends. I then move on to discuss my perspective on the problem of other people's thoughts... what do we do when the idea that other people are thinking about or judging our training or performance starts to interfere with our ability to be in the moment and show up for our d...

In this week's episode I'm sharing more mindset thoughts inspired by the Ears Up Agility Mindset Summit on the topic of being a values-based agility competitor. What do we do when conflict arises between our competitive aspirations and our values? In my experience, finding the right balance between possibility and peace is key to showing up for my dogs the way I want to be for them each day. Like...

In today's episode I'm sharing some of the most valuable gifts and lessons my horses gave me that have helped me with my mindset in agility. I'm so glad my dogs and I have benefited from these lessons, and I hope you will find them useful, too. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here...

In this week's episode I'm sharing some recent developments in Spire's training that have pushed me to be a better trainer and, once again, to find my patience and faith in her. It's an on-going practice and a choice to find the fascination instead of wallowing in frustration, and I hope this story helps you when some frustration finds its way into your agility journey. At the end of episode I men...

In today's episode I'm talking about marker cues and why using them effectively can really improve your agility experience and results. We've been discussing markers within my Limitless Agility Foundations program, clearing up common misunderstandings, and addressing common mistakes, and I decided to share some of the things that have come up there on the podcast. Like what you heard and want more...

In this week's episode I'm talking about the concept of prerequisite skills and how thoughtfully assessing whether or not our dogs are ready for a particular exercise or challenge can go a long way to minimize confusion and frustration in our agility training. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my...

In this week's episode I share some thoughts about what it means and what it takes to be a good student. Being fascinated by and dedicated to becoming a more effective student has been one of the most powerful things I've ever done for myself. Although I have a great MANY thoughts on this topic, in this episode I only share a few. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agil...

This week on the podcast I'm sharing my thoughts on the foundation framework for upgrading your agility success, and the things I prioritize with puppies to make sure I'm starting off on the right track. If you want to create a foundation that expands what's possible for you in the sport of agility, this one is for you! If you'd like to find out more about my Limitless Agility Foundations program,...

In this week's episode I'm taking about the powerful concept of being appropriately progressive. We are in this "sweet spot" when we become great at presenting our dogs with the right level of challenge, so they can grow their skills, capacity, and confidence over time. Honing this skill is a game-changed for effective training! Mentioned in the podcast: You can register for my free webinar on The...

In this episode I'm sharing some of my favorite reminders about puppy training for anyone who has a puppy, will soon have a puppy, or plans to raise another puppy in the future. When you keep your priorities in the right place, you'll have much more success creating the results you've been dreaming of! Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://...

In this episode I talk about my definition of success in agility, and how defining success for ourselves plays such a big part in helping us create results we really love. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c...

Puppies and young dogs are on my mind this week! So we're talking about three ways raising Spire has shifted my perspective on the process of raising sport puppies. If you have a puppy or will be bringing one home soon, be sure to listen and I hope you find it helpful! Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. O...

In this week's episode I'm talking about how I choose the right seminars, workshops, or lessons for myself and my dogs. I think quite carefully about which instructors will have the most meaningful positive impact on our journey, and I'm sharing the thought process behind my decisions. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/...

Spire is almost two years old and in this week's episode I'm sharing an update on her training and progress towards trialing. Spoiler alert: it's going slower than I expected, and I'm working on being okay with that. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodysse...

In this brief episode I'm sharing some thoughts about how I view the emotional roller coaster of agility. This is a conversation I would love to continue, so please send me your comments or questions. A private message to the Agility Odyssey page would be a perfect way to do that! Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agili...

A brief discussion about WHY I play with my dogs so energetically and enthusiastically. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b

In this episode, I discuss my decision making process around choosing to retire Zi from jumping 24". I hope this episode provides helpful insight on how to approach your own pivotal decisions in your agility career. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey...

Retraining or repairing competition behaviors that have broken down is a big challenge that many agility handlers find frustrating. In this week's podcast I'm talking about what it takes to successfully repair competition behaviors, based on my experience and observations. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodysse...

This week on the podcast I'm discussing some mental management skills that are fresh on my mind after a great weekend at EO Team Tryouts. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b

I believe being more intentional about how you approach each trial run helps build stronger skills over time. In this episode I discuss the different ways I approach trialing, the important role of each mindset, and how accessing these mindsets "on demand" is an important skill to develop as an agility handler. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at&nbsp...

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my thoughts about how I work to make our big competition trips as good for Zi as they are for me... or better. It's long been my opinion that although my ambitions and aspirations can sometimes feel like a burden to me, they should never feel like a burden to my dogs. I acknowledge that these big trips are really for ME, so I am always asking myself if I'm mak...

The process of debuting a young dog has been on my mind lately because I have a young dog, and I plan to debut her later this year! In this episode I share the ways I think about preparation and perspective, so I build a foundation for competitive success that will serve us for years to come. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebo...

I love the nitty gritty details of training and the on-going process of building a shared language with our dogs, so training stronger verbal cues is one of my FAVORITE topics. In this episode I share three tips I've learned in recent years that have made a big difference in how I approach training verbals. I hope they help you as much as they've helped me! Like what you heard and want more? Check...

I think about puppy socialization quite a bit differently now than I did five years ago, or ten years ago. On today's episode, I'm going to share the more nuanced and complex perspective I now have on this important topic. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.my...

Today on the podcast, I talk a bit about how I ended up loving and living with kelpies, and my best advice when it comes to choosing your next breed or your next dog for agility. Thank you to Katherine for the comment that inspired this episode.  Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list he...