# akc (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover akc. Page: Feed: --- ## [Run Happy Series: What Happy Handlers Do Differently](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/run-happy-series-what-happy-handlers-do-differently) _2026-06-09 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (47:35) In the third live podcast of the Run Happy series, Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer walk through the eight things happy handlers do differently, then take on real problems submitted by listeners, from weaves that fall apart in the ring to start line stays that disappear at trials. It is the practical follow-up to the Valley of Despair: how to think about the work, and what to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcastRunHappy3.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [Run Happy Series: The Valley Every Handler Hits](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/run-happy-series-the-valley-every-handler-hits) _2026-06-08 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (35:10) In this episode, Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer go deep into the lowest point of the Emotional Cycle of Change. They cover what it looks like in agility, why it happens, and the two ways out, only one of which actually works. You Will Learn How to recognize the valley of despair in your own training, and why landing there doesn't mean something is wrong with you or your dog… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcatRunHappy2.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [Run Happy Series: Are You Having Fun?](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/run-happy-series-are-you-having-fun) _2026-06-03 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (27:55) In this episode, Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer kick off the Run Happy series, a special three-part run of podcasts taped live on video. They walk through the emotional cycle of change, from the honeymoon phase of a new dog all the way through the hard middle and out the other side, and explain why losing the fun in agility hurts both your enjoyment and your training. You… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcastRunHappy1.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [394: Surviving the Agility Desert](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/394-surviving-the-agility-desert) _2026-05-27 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (29:04) In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban tackle a question from a VIP member about life in an agility desert and what it means to live hours from the nearest instruction or trial site. You Will Learn What actually defines an agility desert, and why distance from trials and distance from instruction are different problems How community keeps remote handlers connected… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcast394.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [393: Using the Course Map](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/393-using-the-course-map) _2026-05-21 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (24:06) Course maps are one of those tools every handler uses but few of us really think about. On this week's episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban dig into how they each use course maps, when course maps actually help, and when staring at one might be holding you back. You Will Learn How to use a course map Jennifer's "changes in concavity" theory Sarah's "no 2 plan A's" theory… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcast393.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [392: Hitting the Road](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/392-hitting-the-road) _2026-05-13 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (29:33) A listener wrote in asking for advice on planning their first long-distance trip to a major event, and the three of us had a lot to say. We talk through how dogs and humans experience the same travel day differently, whether you're better off with fewer long driving days or more shorter ones, and whether it's worth stopping to practice along the way. If you've got a big… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcast392.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [391: Performing Under the Lights](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/391-performing-under-the-lights) _2026-05-07 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (45:24) In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban address a question from a listener who felt overwhelmed at a big event under the bright lights of the cameras and the importance of the moment. The team shares their own experiences competing on live televised finals and dig into what the research says about choking under pressure and the techniques that actually help. You Will… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcast391.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [390: When to Add to Your Pack](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/390-when-to-add-to-your-pack) _2026-04-30 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (17:25) Sarah and Jennifer tackle a listener question about timing: when is the right moment to add a puppy to your pack, and how will it affect your relationship with your current competition dog? They share their own histories with bringing in new dogs and talk through what they'd recommend. You Will Learn The age range for your current competition dog that Sarah and Jennifer… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcast390.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [389: 320,000 Dogwalks](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/389-320000-dogwalks) _2026-04-23 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (1:17:56) In this episode, Sarah and Esteban welcome Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley and Dr. Abigail Shoben to discuss their CARIS research update analyzing data from 1,385 trials and over 300,000 runs per obstacle. They break down the findings from the largest coordinated safety study in agility history on contact obstacle incidents and what the numbers actually mean for handlers and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcast389.mp3?dest-id=98124) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dBdyoBWt30OU) _2026-04-23 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [388: What ISC Entry Data Tells Us](https://baddogagility.libsyn.com/388-what-isc-entry-data-tells-us) _2026-04-16 · Bad Dog Agility Podcast_ In this episode (28:03) The AKC International Sweepstakes Class launched mid-2023, bringing European-style FCI course design to AKC trials at three levels of difficulty. Now, with two full years of data in hand, Sarah takes a deep dive into the numbers to see where the program stands and what the trends might tell us about where it's headed. You Will Learn How ISC entries compare to overall AKC… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/baddogagility/BDAPodcast388.mp3?dest-id=98124)