Episode 311: Dog Agility Foundations: Train World Champion Skills Right In Your Living Room!

Ever wonder how world champion agility dogs are made? I’m sharing how to build dog agility foundations and train skills right in your living room! From simple daily games to fun exercises, discover the secrets that helped all 11 of my dogs reach the top, while creating a confident and focused dog that makes brilliant choices. Whether you’re new to agility or already competing, you’ll discover practical ways to bring out the best in your dog while having fun together.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How all 11 of my dogs achieved top-level success in agility.
My early beginnings in the sport and my experiences.
Why so-called “naughty” dogs can shine in agility.
The common myths about what makes a good agility dog.
How to build value for multiple reinforcers: food, toys, and most importantly, YOU.
Why “learning how to learn” is an important skill for dogs.
About the role of recall and Reinforcement Zone in developing focus.
How to build attention even in distracting environments.
Why “Spotlights” (location-specific reinforcement markers) create clarity and confidence.
How simple choice games like “This or That” accelerate learning.