Free PDF Guide for Dog Agility Lovers!
Learn Strategies to Nurture Self-Regulation, Build Clear Communication, and Put Your Puppy FIRST - Foundation Ingredients for Success in Agility That Aren't Talked About Enough!
Appropriate Arousal for Agility Puppies shares the three key strategies I used to raise my easily frustrated, quickly distracted, constantly over-aroused puppy into a thoughtful, focused, and stable young dog, both on and off the agility field... without diminishing her fire or drive!
Hi, I'm Sarah Espinoza-Sokal...
...dog agility artist, competitor, and coach. I'm the founder of Agility Odyssey, and the host of the Agility Odyssey Podcast. I specialize in helping agility teams build stronger relationships, clearer communication, and more reliable skills.
My passion for stronger relationships, clearer communication, and the way these values required ME to grow started over 20 years ago, when I was a horse-crazy teenager who realized there was more to horses than winning ribbons and year-end awards.
When I got into agility in 2016, I brought these values and passion along with me. I LOVE competition and the pursuit of excellence, but I always know that the relationships and experience I'm creating with my dogs is the real gift that keeps on giving.
In 2024, my challenging kelpie puppy, Spire, inspired me to start speaking out more about the journey of prioritizing her wellness, self-regulation, and life skills over her agility-specific training.
So if this guide helps you, you can thank her. And if you'd like more support in raising your own well-rounded, well-prepared, thriving young agility dog, I hope you'll stay in touch. I'd love to help.