Agility Culture Podcast

10/30/2026

🎙️New Episode drop :)
33 Same 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 mindset, expectations, and our need to belong shape the way we interpret competition culture. Discover practical ways to curate your experience, protect your joy, and pursue your goals while staying connected to your dog.

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10/29/2026

What special guest would you like to hear on an upcoming episode of the Agility Culture Podcast? And what should we chat about? Ready, set, comment 👇

10/06/2026

𝟑𝟏 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 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 of the Agility Culture Podcast, Laura explores when clearer communication, better reinforcement, emotional readiness, physical recovery, or a stronger handler mental game can make the difference. Learn how to train with intention, recognize what’s missing and choose a more productive next step for you and your dog.

Agility Culture · Episode

08/19/2026

𝟐𝟗 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In this episode of the Agility Culture Podcast, I answer some hot topic questions such as NRM's, Unwanted Advice, Training Priorities in Young dogs, obstacle struggles, Ring Stress, private coaching advantages and more. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AlY9xE9tFY1rh8dz9yhuq?si= q_GGiy7ZTVKiqJzQehhagg

Agility Culture · Episode

07/29/2026

New Episode is out!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NUcl6uwMvLeWvPWZxlj8u?si=7674c68900d74461

Agility Culture · Episode

06/22/2026

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 for the most common to give us the Top 10, the most unusual and what wasn't mentioned. The recurring themes are quite interesting!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/16m5Ws1PC9CwyVHtOPAJNS?si=By56X2N4SaaZ2O-9gblVcg

Agility Culture · Episode

06/03/2026

🎧𝟐𝟔 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 shelf of USA agility. Kaitlyn recently competed at the World Agility Open running clean in 5/6 runs. Take a listen! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e7FlicTnpgvC4RXRj64Nc?si=6aZ5UhNcTeueG4CuGTZk8A

Agility Culture · Episode

05/24/2026

10,000 💥

05/20/2026

𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 - 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐨 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, along with why everyone should do their part to keep the agility community safe. The cornerstone of teamwork is Engagement. Listen wherever you get your Podcasts! Here's the link on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tBd2N4JEq3440FHjVLskn?si=Gc-Z8s1_RfGWAzU3r-XpdQ

Agility Culture · Episode

05/08/2026

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 to set-up training sessions to prevent potential setbacks from occurring. Learn about factors that can cause training issues and how to avoid them. Available wherever you get your podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GDZxUHiepq3PMyj1s9WrF?si=5YKSTRUVQcGomBK_h3LQvg

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