Summer Clark

The Paws In Pursuit Podcast

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Hey guys and welcome to The Paws In Pursuit Podcast! My name is Summer Clark and I’m an agility handler, instructor, judge, Team GB athlete and bronze medalist living in the UK. Join me for a brand new episode every Wednesday at 8pm!

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Surpassing Limitations within Course Design with Stefanie Semkat 14.01.2026 1:40:53

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to Stefanie Semkat as she answers your questions about surpassing limitations within course design. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.fa...

Welcome to Season 4 - New Year Q&A, Arrow’s Rehab, GB Tryout Prep & More… 07.01.2026 35:20

Hey guys and happy new year! 🥳 In the first episode of season 4 and 2026, I answer your questions and discuss Arrow’s rehab, how I’m preparing for Team GB tryouts and more… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Fac...

End of Year Q&A - 2026 Goals, Crufts Expectations, Recent Rule Changes & More… 03.12.2025 50:04

Hey guys and welcome to 2025’s end of year Q&A session here on the podcast! This month, I discuss my 2026 goals, Crufts expectations, recent rule changes and more… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (bus...

How to Survive Your First Year in Agility ft. Where We’ve Been Recently… 26.11.2025 36:59

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I give you my top tips on how to survive your first year in agility, including how to condition your dog to the agility lifestyle and build mental resilience to the sport as a partnership. I also give you a long-overdue personal update! Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https:/...

Overcoming Adversity, Mastering Your Mind & Unlocking Your Dog’s Potential with Max Sprinz 19.11.2025 1:28:59

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to Max Sprinz as he answers your questions about overcoming adversity, mastering your mind and unlocking your dog’s potential. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook...

10 Tips for Memorising Courses with Clarity 12.11.2025 33:40

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I give you my top ten tips for memorising courses with clarity and entering the ring with readiness. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook....

November Q&A - Why He Won’t Weave, Post-Break Rustiness, Revisiting Foundations & More… 05.11.2025 51:44

Hey guys and welcome to another monthly Q&A session here on the podcast! This month, l discuss why your dog won’t weave, how to overcome post-break rustiness, when to revisit foundation exercises and more… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www....

How to Create a Pre & Post-Run Routine that Works for You 29.10.2025 43:21

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I tell you how to create a pre and post-run routine that works for you and your dog. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/pawsinpursui...

Revolution Sports Dogs - Improving the Competition Environment with Jen Louise 22.10.2025 2:03:50

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to Jen Louise as she answers your questions about her exciting new project, Revolution Sports Dogs. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.fa...

Dog Training Sucks & Here’s Why 15.10.2025 43:40

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I discuss all of the ways that dog training genuinely sucks. Let’s face it - someone has to normalise them! Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.fa...

Nutrition of the Agility Dog with Holly Barker 08.10.2025 2:00:12

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to Holly Barker as she answers your questions about the nutritional requirements of an agility dog. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.fa...

AWC Debrief & Q&A - Our First AWC Experience 01.10.2025 51:09

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I tell you all about our first AWC experience and answer your questions about the event. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/pawsinpu...

September Q&A - Post-Grade 7 Goals, Chasing Qualifiers, Non-Agility Inspo & More… 03.09.2025 49:00

Hey guys and welcome to another monthly Q&A session here on the podcast! This month, I suggest post-grade 7 goals, voice my opinion on chasing qualifiers, give you ideas for non-agility weekends and more… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.f...

The Science Behind ‘It’ll Happen When You Least Expect It’ 27.08.2025 34:03

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I discuss the science behind the popular phrase ‘it’ll happen when you least expect it’. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/pawsinpu...

Judging in the UK vs USA with McKenzie Minto ft. Exciting News x2… 20.08.2025 1:12:11

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to McKenzie Minto as she answers your questions about judging in the UK vs USA. I also drop two lots of VERY exciting news… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (b...

The Influence of Others - How Peers Affect Performance ft. KCI Debrief 13.08.2025 38:32

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I give you a debrief of KCI and discuss how our peers can affect our agility performance. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/pawsinp...

Running Contacts 101 with Katarina Podlipnik Capuder 06.08.2025 2:09:00

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to Katarina Podlipnik Capuder as she answers your questions about teaching running contacts. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook....

EO Debrief - Individual Bronze Medalists & AWC Selection!? 30.07.2025 41:12

Hey guys! In this week's episode, I give you all a BIG EO debrief and discuss becoming individual bronze medalists, getting selected to compete at AWC and more… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (busine...

July Q&A - Mindset Shifts, International Nerves, Seesaw Scaries & More… 02.07.2025 34:57

Hey guys and welcome to another monthly Q&A session here on the podcast! This month, l discuss mindset shifts, international nerves, seesaw scaries and more… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business)...

Staying Motivated & Maturing as a Handler 25.06.2025 40:19

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I discuss how I’m maturing as a handler and keeping myself motivated during a difficult point in my agility journey. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https...

Reruns, Class Clashes & Distracting Spectators - How to Perform Despite External Inconveniences 19.06.2025 35:53

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I discuss how to perform despite external inconveniences. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/pawsinpursuit Check out my podcast: Spo...

Burnout in Agility Dogs - Can it Happen & is it Preventable? 11.06.2025 29:44

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I discuss burnout in agility dogs and how to prevent it. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/pawsinpursuit Check out my podcast: Spot...

June Q&A - Summer Plans, Alternative Breeds, Making Connections & More… 04.06.2025 46:59

Hey guys and welcome to another monthly Q&A session here on the podcast! This month, I discuss summer plans, alternative breeds, making connections and more… Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business)...

BGT to Team GB with Ashleigh Butler 28.05.2025 2:05:43

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to Ashleigh Butler as she answers your questions about her journey from winning Britain’s Got Talent to representing Agility Team GB. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark F...

The Junior to Senior Transition with Mariann Bayliss 21.05.2025 1:30:05

Hey guys! In this week’s episode, I speak to Mariann Bayliss as she answers your questions about the transition from junior to senior agility. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinpursuit TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinpursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawsinpursuit Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/summerrubyclark Facebook (business): https://www.f...