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

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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.

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Resources:

 

1. Podcast Episode 177: Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/177/
2. Nina Ottosson's Puzzle Toys - https://www.nina-ottosson.com/products/all-products/
3. Podcast Episode 302: The Recall Myth: Why Your Off Leash Dog Isn't Coming When Called And How To Fix It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/302/  
4. Podcast Episode 242: Help! Why Won't My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of Focus) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/242/
5. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://youtu.be/OaUAScgaFAg
6. Blog Post: How to Use the Distraction Intensity Index to Help Your Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/distraction-intensity-index/
7. Podcast Episode 6: The Art of Manipulation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/6/
8. Podcast Episode 151: How Location Specific Reinforcement Markers Will Improve Your Dog Training! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/151/
9. Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/
10. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gLiRTY9iNrc