The Agility Odyssey Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....