Go-Get-’Em Agility Podcast

Episode 26: Do Nothing - Stay ** When it comes to dogs doing something they are masters, when it comes to doing nothing, they aren't.

Episode 25: 3 Ps of Confidence ** There are four things I learned as a kid and in this podcast, we discuss item #2, CONFIDENCE. Confidence in agility, comes down to the 3 Ps of Confidence.Intro changed because we lost the copyright to our original podcast intro.
 

Episode 24: Beginner Agility Questions ** Margaret and Emma answer beginning agility student's questions. Also, find out more about the height categories in various agility organizations. If your dog measures in at 14.25 inches, your different jump height options.  Lastly, Margaret and Emma ask each other questions.
 
New intro created by Margaret Hughes (copyright restrictions on prior intro prevents use on podcasts)

Episode 23: Puppy Issue or Something That Will Get Worse ** When raising a puppy for agility, are some issues that come up a puppy thing or a preview to things to come?Jess Martins - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3558757674162928Episode 17 - Dunning Kruger Effect

Episode 22: National Agility Championships 2023 - Good LuckInspirational video:https://vimeo.com/156941077Daisy Peel's Podcasts:
#7 Why Are You Afraid?  https://podcast.theagilitychallenge.com/7/
#8 - What to do when you’re nervous https://podcast.theagilitychallenge.com/8/
#9 - Other People’s Opinions https://podcast.theagilitychallenge.com/9/
 
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Episode 21: Pushing Yourself But Not Your Dog ** Today, Margaret and Emma disagree on what subject to talk about, so Emma is talking about Pushing Yourself and Margaret is talking about But Not Your Dog.Emma gives her opinion and insight into the benefit of pushing yourself to try AKC's Premier courses or equivalent.  Margaret discusses more foundation training and not pushing your dog beyond their skill level, even when if they can physically do something, their age may be the very reason you don't.Music by: www.bensound.com
 
Mentioned in the podcast, Movement Puzzles, Mari Valgma, The Moving Canine, https://www.facebook.com/mari.valgma/about

Episode 19: Foundations Aren't Sexy** There are many different foundation exercises that I think benefit dogs in agility. Join us as we talked about a few foundation exercises that maybe aren't agility foundation, but are foundations towards agility.Hand mechanics referenced in the show: https://youtu.be/IZ6ViGgKBH0
Emma's early stay work with Milly: https://youtu.be/0y77MQwDHaQMinutes:0:210:542:05
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Episode 18: Stitious, SuperStitious or SuperDuperStitious ** This podcast was supposed to be about commitment, however, while waiting for the loud garbage truck to pass by, Emma posed a question to the listeners and the topic immediately changed to Stitious, SuperStitious or SuperDuperStitious. Referenced in the conversation this video: https://vimeo.com/156941077
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Episode 17: Memorization ** Margaret and Emma discuss memorization in agility, memorizing the course, the crosses and some of the difficulties that come up when learning to memorize a course. Also learning to deal with strategy and memorization in a walk through.Dunning Kruger Effecthttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect

Episode 16: New to Trialing - Thoughts for New Handlers ** Having a puppy has once again highlighted what it is like to bring a new dog to a trial for the very first time. Thoughts from Emma and Margaret for those new to trialing. And a few tidbits for old timers too.