The Wrong End of the Tunnel

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In this episode, Kert and Dave delve into the nuances of dog agility training, the impact of recent qualification changes, the importance of foundations, and the role of handler fitness. They also discuss managing heat during competitions and the significance of trainer loyalty and consistent training methods.

Join Kert and Jess as they share insights from the WAOs, covering the challenges of international competition, course design, mental resilience, and the realities of travel with dogs. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at high-level dog agility events and practical tips for competitors.

"Its not fair"

In this episode, we chat about something that’s on most agility handlers’ minds — injuries, and how to hopefully avoid them and keep our dogs safe.
We talk through some of the common ways dogs pick up injuries in sport, along with a few ideas around training, setup, and general conditioning that might help reduce the risk.
A conversation about the small things that can add up to keeping our dogs feeling good and enjoying the sport for longer.I hope you enjoy.

This week i am joined by master of canine interaction and toy play, business consultant and good friend Craig Ogilvie.
Craig was one of the first people to teach me the importance of toy play, and how it can help build confidence and relationship with your dog.
He has a past that includes working with the police and being the man in the bite suit in dog sports.
In the podcast there are many nuggets of valuable information, i hope you enjoy