Flat Out Agility

Episodes

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  From “low drive” to an Agility National Champion with Kim Benning 19.10.2026 38m

  "Low drive" dogs present their own unique challenges around motivation, reinforcement and relationship. Kim Benning from Victoria takes us through her journey with her Jack Russell Pippi and how she got worked with her dog to eventually succeed at the 2026 Australian Agility Nationals.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Thirty years in agility with Geraldine Kisielnicki 12.10.2026 34m

  Ever wondered what agility was like in the early years? Geraldine Kisielnicki from Victoria tells us all about her agility career over the last thirty years, what's changed, and why she still does it.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Competing in agility for the first time with an "off breed" with Tiffanie Pearse 28.09.2026 38m

  My friend and fellow club member Tiffanie walks us through her first season of agility competition with her beagle Beau, sharing her achievements, reflections and lessons from the year.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Making the most of your agility course walking time 14.09.2026 9m

  In this episode I walk you through my five phase approach to course walking. Inspired by judge and trainer Tenielle Thwaites, OneMind Dogs coach Niki Drage and Megan Foster of Fostering Excellence in Agility.Fostering Excellence in Agility episode mentionedIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Agility "hot takes" and how to address issues in the sport 07.09.2026 9m

  This isn't a typical hot takes episode. I'm not actually a huge fan of this framing! But I do see its value as a jumping off point, so this is a deeper dive into common hot takes in agility.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr.
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  What comes before agility 24.08.2026 9m

  Everyone knows you need solid foundations, good obstacle skills and great handling to be good at agility, but what comes before that? This episode discusses the prerequisite skills required for agility training.Arousal and Aggression episode on Aggression Bytes"Over" Arousal episode on Cog Dog RadioHow Outside the Ring Behaviors Impacts Inside the Ring Behaviors episode on Fostering Excellence in AgilityEssential Skills for Agility Dogs episode on Fostering Excellence in AgilityIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Supporting juniors in agility with Molly Morgan 17.08.2026 40m

  It turns out the offerings for juniors in Australian agility are pretty slim! Other countries seem to have much more robust systems in place. Molly Morgan came on the show to talk about her experience as a junior, her trip to New Zealand's junior dog training camp, and her dreams to start a program for juniors here at home.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Does my dog actually enjoy agility? 03.08.2026 10m

  One of the most difficult questions you can ask yourself in agility is, does my dog enjoy this? This episode talks through how you can go about working out the answer.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Running an agility club under different agility venues with Ryan Fonti 27.07.2026 34m

  Clubs are the backbone of Australian agility. What is it like to run the largest agility club in NSW? Agility Dog Club NSW runs trials under both ANKC and ADAA codes, which is a unique offering that smaller clubs can't often do. Club President Ryan Fonti joins Flat Out Agility to talk about what goes into running a club of this size, the differences between the two venues, and the community being built around it all.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Agility Nationals postmortem 13.07.2026 10m

  Dissecting the Agility Nationals experience!Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Agility thoughts and feelings from competitors and judges at the Agility Nationals 06.07.2026 17m

  Listen to the thoughts and feelings of competitors and judges on the ground at the Australian Agility Nationals 2026 in Brisbane, Queensland.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  The World Agility Open experience with Amber Chambers 22.06.2026 42m

  Following in our coverage of the Aussie WAO team, we are joined this week by Amber Chambers who also competed at the event for Team Australia.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Competing in agility internationally with Eva-Lotta and Isabella Baad 15.06.2026 49m

  Ever wondered what it's like to compete at the World Agility Open? Mother-daughter duo and recent members of Team Australia Eva-Lotta and Isabella Baad are on the podcast to talk about their experience at WAO 2026.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Judging agility internationally with Petr Pupik 01.06.2026 38m

  Acclaimed agility judge Petr Pupik of the Czech Republic joins Flat Out Agility to discuss all things judging internationally and for major competitions. Petr will be the international guest judge at the Australian Agility Nationals 2026 and gives us some insight into his preparation for the event and feelings on course design.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Australian Agility Nationals 2026 with Moira Bruce 25.05.2026 23m

  Learn all about Australia's biggest agility event, the Agility Nationals which will be held in Brisbane, Queensland 23-28 June 2026. Moira Bruce joins us from the working group to give us all the details on how it works and what to expect.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Routines for agility training and competition 11.05.2026 8m

  Agility routines are intentional patterns we craft that help both our dogs and ourselves get focused and find flow. These routines tell us what’s coming next, anchor our nerves, create clarity and manage arousal. Let's chat about what they are and how to make them.The effects of the warm up and cool down processIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Top Dog Events trial management platform with Simon Innes 04.05.2026 36m

  Ever wondered what goes into online event management systems? Simon Innes came on the show to talk all about Top Dog Events, probably the most used trial management platform in the Australian agility scene.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Why you need failure tolerance in agility 20.04.2026 9m

  One of the most important things I have learned from my agility journey is to tolerate failure. Let's dig into why.Bad Dog Agility episode mentionedDQ'd at the trial again playlistIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  From competing to judging agility with Nadine Neethling 13.04.2026 41m

  WA handler and judge Nadine Neethling joins the show for a conversation about judging, agility in Western Australia, safety and the future of agility.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
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  Striving for excellence in agility 30.03.2026 8m

  Striving for excellence in agility is a growth mindset that can shape our everyday experience with our dogs, no matter the level we’re at. By utilising this mindset in your agility journey, you can achieve more and go further in the sport.Before the Q episode mentionedIntro and outro music by Álfheimr