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Agility Culture
Agility Culture offers an immersive experience into the exciting world of everything that is Dog Agility. Join Laura Bussing, Coach, Competitor and Judge, as she shares thoughtful insights and tips for dog agility training and competing at any level. Each week listen to learn about helpful strategies for bringing out the best in your agility team. We'll dive into all aspects of training, handling, building engagement, managing arousal, growth mindset, analyzing courses, mental game, canine and…
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34 Finding and FIxing Holes in Agility Training
This episode is about discovering holes and gaps in your agility training, and practical ways to fill them in with more clarity than ever before. Learn about…
Agility CultureSame Trial Different Experience: Understanding Agility Culture
How can two handlers leave the same agility trial with completely different experiences? Drawing on feedback from the agility community, we explore how…
Agility Culture32 The Run Before the Run: Are you helping your dog?
Is your pre-run routine carefully preparing your dog? Is it winding them up or stressing them out? Laura explores how warm-ups, waiting ringside, reward games…
Agility CultureWhen More Training isn't the Answer
When agility progress stalls, adding more training can be tempting, but is it what your team needs? In this episode, Laura explores when clearer communication…
Agility Culture30 Blowing up your Contacts
Are you training beautiful contact criteria in class—only to let it slide when you step into the competition ring? You may be unintentionally teaching your dog…
Agility Culture29 Burning Questions August Edition
In this episode, I answer some hot topic questions on NRM's, Training Priorities in Young dogs, obstacle struggles, Ring Stress, private coaching advantages…
Agility Culture28 Wasted Training Opportunities in Boosting Agility Skills
In this episode, I discuss the most commonly seen wasted training opportunities to enhance your dog's skills. In order to amplify understanding of a skill, we…
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27 State of Agility Competition
Analysis of the responses to my viral post that asked the question "If you could change one thing in agility, what would that be?" 656 comments were studied…
Agility Culture26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA
In this episode, I host special guest, Kaitlyn Kaminski of WAO & European Open Team USA. We discuss her compelling agility story of rising fast to the top…
Agility Culture25 Ring Readiness - Why it's Important
In this episode, I discuss the importance of ring readiness for competition and keeping dogs under control. I dive into how to devlelop it and maintain it…
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24 How to Work Past and Prevent Training Problems
I discuss some of the common training problems and setbacks in agility training. I provide strategies on how to work out of a training session failure and how…
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23 Burning Questions from Listeners
In this "ask me anything" episode, I answer questions from listeners that are all over the agility spectrum. Questions spanned from arousal issues, mental…
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22 Wizard of Course Walks: Strategies for Maximizing your time
In this episode, I share smart strategies for all of the pre-planning to maximize your course walk. Find out how to optimally prime your brain for the most…
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21 Understanding Sensitive Dogs in Agility
In this episode, I discuss the characteristics of sensitive dogs and the training considerations for them. Learning to train a sensitive dog in a manner that…
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20 The Nuances of Ring Stress in Dog Agility
In this episode, I discuss the intricacies of Ring Stress in Dog Agility. It's complicated. Every dog that competes has some amount of stress. Does yours have…
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19 Dealing with Setbacks and Frustration Tolerance
In this episode, I discuss the real struggles and setbacks that every team will encounter in dog agility at some point. I reveal my own setbacks and how I've…
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18 Unique Observations and Helpful Tips from a Judge
In this Episode, I put on my Judge's hat and share my Top 10 Common Handling Mistakes and Top 10 Wonderful Things I witness as a UKI Judge. You may be…
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17 Redefining What is a "Once in a Lifetime Dog"
In this Episode, I am joined by special guest, Karen Holik to talk about what really is a Once in a Lifetime Dog. It's not necessarily what you think it is…
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16 Pushing Beyond Your Comfort Zone to Become a Better Agility Handler
Stepping out of your Comfort Zone is the key to transformation. Discomfort is not the enemy to avoid, it is the catalyst to growth. To better. Special Guest…
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15 Learning Theory Applications for Agility Part 2: Drop the Ego, Accept the Data
In Part 2 of this series in Learning Theory Applications for Agility, I discuss more nuances of classical and operant conditioning. I'll introduce you to the 4…
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14 Learning Theory Applications for Dog Agility - Part 1
Part 1 of a multi-part series on Learning Theory Applications in Agility. This episode breaks down Operant and Classical Conditioning training. Learn about…
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13 ISC National Championship Wrap Up
In this Episode, I discuss the logistics of the ISC Championship in Franklin, TN. What went well, what could be improved, why was the attendance low and a…
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12 Output vs. Outcome in Competion - What you can Control
This episode discusses what you can and cannot control in competition. Learn about strategies to concentrate on for putting forth your best OUTPUT at the…
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11 Encountering Reactive and Aggressive Dogs in Agility Competition
In this Episode, I'm joined by Special Guest, Chris Tucci. Chris and I have a very open and intriguing conversation about our experiences with reactive and/or…
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10 Crafting a Start Routine for Peak Performance
This episode discusses the why, when and how of Start Routines to achieve Peak Performance in the agility ring. Crafting the perfect one for your dog greatly…
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9: Barrier Reinforcement Frustration in Competition
In this episode, I discuss a phenomenon I've coined, "Barrier Reinforcement Frustration". I will identify what it is and how you can avoid creating the…
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8: Real Socialization for Minding Your Business
In this episode, I discuss what a "real" socialized dog is and what it is not. Can your dog mind its business and what should that look like. Balancing out…
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7: Strengthening the Agility Partnership
In this episode, I dive into strengthening the partnership with your teammate by improving a critical component of your handling. I'm talking about the agility…
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6: Rising to the Top- Team USA Historic World Championship
In this Episode, I get the inside scoop on the historic European Open with Team USA member and World Champion, Dudley Shumate. We discuss the rise of USA…
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5: How to Leverage FEO: Fluency Evaluation Opportunity
In this episode, I discuss how you can grow your dog's skills in the ring by strategically leveraging FEO. Think of these as "Fluency Evaluation…
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4 : Without Enough Young Handlers, will Dog Agility go Extinct?
In this episode, Ashley Deacon and Kim Fuqua join me to discuss the trends with youth handlers and how to attract and support them in your community with…
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3: Advocating for Dog and Handler Safety: Risk vs. Reward
In this intriguing episode, l examine the advocacy for dogs and handler safety with Special Guest, Roger Ly, Judge, Trial Organizer, Competitor and Multi-time…
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2: To Fix or Not to Fix - The Pros and Cons of Fix N Go
In this episode, we'll discuss the Pros and Cons of whether Fix N Go is a good option for your dog. We will explore through seven (7) Considerations to…
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1: Training Mistakes causing Displacement Behavior in Competition
In this episode, we'll discuss some of the mistakes we may make in training that could be directly linked to poor performances in competition. We'll talk about…