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Are you ready? I"m here to edutain (educate and entertain) you about the world of dog sports, primarily agility. Join me as I discuss my journey, and share successes, laughs and failures. I"ll talk about training and effective ways to work with your teammate. I"ll also speak with special guests & other trainers. My hope is to help you grow in the sport we all love. Every journey is different, but they all start with the startline.

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Episode 34 - Sniffing for Confidence

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2023/03/24

This episode captures a little bit of Michele and me geeking out on dog behavior and a whole lot of great information about how you can help your hyper, reactive or stressed-out dog in agility by letting them sniff. We bust myths about confusing dogs and allowing them to sniff, we arm you with a ton of information you can gather about your dog and we offer you an insight into the benefits of offering your dog the opportunities to tap into their innate behavior. I knew from my own experience how

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01:04:40

Episode 33 - Stressed for Success

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2023/03/03

Noreen Bennett of PawPrint Trials and I just gave a seminar on the impacts of stress in our agility journey, called Stressed for Success. While she might be the most prominent trial secretary in New England, Noreen also has had a 25-year front-row seat watching stress in the ring and figuring out her own with her dogs over her lifetime. Some of us don't understand why our dogs act differently at trials, many of us know that it's stress making our Fido slow down, wander off or avoid obstacles but

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01:11:08

Episode 32 - The 2021 AKC Agility Invitationals

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2022/01/09

Hey agility addicts! We're BACK ... AGAIN. Sorry for another hiatus, let's just say that life has interrupted our podcasting plans again. But never fear, we aren't going anywhere. This episode covers the 2021 AKC Agility Invitationals, which we BOTH were fortunate enough to attend this year. This was Cara's third time attending and Michele's first! Hear about initial reactions, expectations and results. We had different goals and we both learned some things for our next agility adventures. We

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01:20:39

Episode 31 - Regional Differences

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2021/10/13

We're BACK! Sorry for the slight hiatus but Michele and I have had a crazy summer. We added puppies, travel, job changes, more projects, more trial work and so on and so forth! We are busy but we wanted to get back to what we love, talking about agility! We're thrilled to bring you the regional differences episode. We posted a survey and got a lot of great responses. Sorry, we didn't say it was AKC specific, some of you took offense to that but we've never hidden that in our podcast. Listen to what

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01:10:54

Episode 30 - Traveling

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2021/07/11

Have fun playing your favorite game in a new place! Michele and Cara share a bunch of tips on how you can travel safely to agility trials outside of your home-turf. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 29 - Areas of Opportunity

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2021/06/10

Learn how to make a good trial great. What factors fill trials, what makes exhibitors keep coming back year after year? Here is a the checklist for trial chairs. We're here to help you with ideas on how to fill trials in your area, keep exhibitors coming back and even marketing for you. What can you do to help the novice exhibitors who are the future of our sport? We want to help with that! Novice exhibitors, here's a checklist of what can make your experience better. Did you have a good or bad

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01:00:04

Episode 28 - AKC Agility Premier Cup

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2021/05/18

Get a blind review and reaction to Cara's experience at the AKC Agility Premier Cup, meaning Michele had no idea how things went! We usually talk before we record but we decided to go with a natural reaction. Learn about the amazing event in this episode, the happy the humbling and the haunting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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01:26:46

Triple Threat Interview Series - Michael Teh

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2021/04/21

We couldn't call this just a judge interview because Michael Teh is so much more than that! Mike is a judge, trial secretary and trainer. And because of his diversity in the agility community, we're going to need another interview with him or more. This is a great surface dive into all the different aspects of an agility trial from someone that wears many hats. At the end of the day Mike has a great message, no matter what hat he's wearing, he just wants us to enjoy! --- Support this podcast:

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Episode 26 - Judge Interview Series - Geoff Nieder

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2021/04/02

Michele and Cara had a blast not only interviewing a judge but a judge who was in the middle of an assignment at a trial where they were both entered. Michele masters her MACH while Cara masters her NQ's. It's a fun interview covering topics spanning juniors to course design to memorable gifts clubs have given. Listen, laugh and learn with us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 25 - Judge (& Rep) Interview Series - Arlene...

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2021/03/09

We had a double whammy this episode and had the privilege of interviewing AKC rep Arlene Spooner. In order to become a rep, you have to have judged and typically reps then can no longer judge. Thanks to the paindemic, unusual circumstances allowed an AKC agility rep to get back out there and judge. We get to learn from both sides, what it's like to be a judge, be a rep and then get to judge during the pandemic. Arlene like most reps is instrumental in not only reviewing courses so we can play each

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Episode 24 - Judge Interview Series - Oksana Syrkin

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2021/02/16

Another wonderful judge interview! Oksana couldn't figure out what our issues were in the 20" class after running a couple of Corgi's for many years so she got herself a super fast Australian Shepherd - now she knows! Listen to what she has learned with her 20" dog, how she commits herself to judging and the fun she has. Oksana always brings her big smile and dedication to judging; enjoy, learn and enter under her when you can, you won't regret it. But tie your shoes, you'll be running! ---

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01:24:59

Episode 23 - Judge Interview Series - Dr. Laura...

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2021/02/02

Another fabulous judge interview. We dive into a little psychology of the sport and dogs, learn a ton about how Laura got into agility as well as judging. Find out what Laura likes most about agility and what she wishes every exhibitor knew. As always, rate, review, SHARE and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 22 - Judge Interview Series - Zach Davis

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2021/01/19

AKC Agility Judge Zach Davis helped us kick off this delightful series with a wonderful interview into the insight of a judge. Find out just what happens and goes into getting yourself in the middle of the ring. Zach gives some valuable advice to exhibitors and we let him know just what we think of his course designs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 21 - Polarity in the Agility Community

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2020/12/22

Attending an agility event has become a hot topic. Opinions are flying but we encourage you to focus on the facts. Understanding the information available will help you make a decision that works for you. Cara made the decision to attend the AKC Agility Invitationals with 2 of her dogs. She gives a recap in this episode and also discusses with Michele why she didn't go and why they both will not be attending AKC nationals despite having several dogs eligible. This is a judgment-free podcast. Some of

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00:54:47

Episode 20 - Obsessing

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2020/11/16

Obsessing can run right down the leash and ruin your runs. We have firsthand experience with obsessions, learn how you can recognize and rise above the compulsive feeling to obsess! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 19 - Be Adaptable

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2020/10/13

The Rona is hanging around longer than any of us could have imagined. What was once how we did things has now become how are we doing things? Gather the information you can from your confirmation but otherwise, show up, be appreciative that you have the chance to run with your dogs, and be adaptable; things can change instantly - and that is Ok! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 18 - USDAA@Home!

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2020/09/07

We talk to the VP of USDAA, Andy Hartman to learn about how they have pivoted in the pandemic to bring agility to anyone, right from their home. New to agility or a long time addict, the at-home program has something perfect for you. Go to https://www.usdaa.com/athome/index.cfm for more details on how you can play agility at home in the PAIN-demic! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 17 - Volunteering

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2020/08/23

COVID-19 has changed the landscape of agility trials for the foreseeable future. The need for volunteers and more of them is even greater. We take a deep dive into the importance and fun you can have working at a trial, especially now in the paindemic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startlinepod/support

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Episode 16 - Championships

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2020/08/01

There are several agility organizations where we have the privilege to trial with our pups. Most of us trial to showcase our relationship with our canine partners and while our dogs get rewarded in tugging or cookies, we get rewarded in ribbons. The collection of titles and ribbons becomes addicting and in each organization, there is the big daddy title - your championship. Explore along with us the various ways in which five of the most popular agility organizations award championships. If your

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00:53:08

Episode 15 - Goals

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2020/07/11

"A goal without a plan is just a wish". We all wish to be great at agility but it takes planning, goal setting, evaluating and often changing your goals. It of course takes training, dedication, money and all that good stuff but in this episode, we specifically dive into the benefit of setting goals. You also will help your team and mental strength by being prepared to change them. Learn about realizing that and how to accomplish it, knowing when to change your goals is hard. Goals without deadlines

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