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Agility Culture

by Laura Bussing, CPDT, CCFT, CASPC. Canine Culture LLC

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32 The Run Before the Run: Are you helping your dog?

October 15, 2026 · 38 min

Is your pre-run routine carefully preparing your dog? Is it winding them up or stressing them out? Laura explores how warm-ups, waiting ringside, reward games, and handler nerves shape your team’s readiness. Discover what the Yerkes–Dodson…
When More Training isn't the Answer

October 1, 2026 · 47 min

When agility progress stalls, adding more training can be tempting, but is it what your team needs? In this episode, Laura explores when clearer communication, better reinforcement, emotional readiness, physical recovery, or a stronger…
30 Blowing up your Contacts

September 17, 2026 · 51 min

Are you training beautiful contact criteria in class—only to let it slide when you step into the competition ring? You may be unintentionally teaching your dog that the rules change when it matters most. Contact criteria isn't a mechanical…
29 Burning Questions August Edition

August 18, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode, I answer some hot topic questions on NRM's, Training Priorities in Young dogs, obstacle struggles, Ring Stress, private coaching advantages and unwanted advice. Ring Stress Online Class https://canine-c…
28 Wasted Training Opportunities in Boosting Agility Skills

July 29, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode, I discuss the most commonly seen wasted training opportunities to enhance your dog's skills. In order to amplify understanding of a skill, we must strategically reward it in a manner that is significant to the dog. Have a…

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27 State of Agility Competition

June 22, 2026 · 30 min

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…
26 Agility Dreams with Kaitlyn Kaminski of Team USA

June 3, 2026 · 41 min

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…
25 Ring Readiness - Why it's Important

May 19, 2026 · 33 min

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…
24 How to Work Past and Prevent Training Problems

May 8, 2026 · 35 min

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…
23 Burning Questions from Listeners

April 19, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

In this "ask me anything" episode, I answer questions from listeners that are all over the agility spectrum. Questions spanned from arousal issues, mental games for dogs, making practice engaging, managing multiple dogs in training, canine…
22 Wizard of Course Walks: Strategies for Maximizing your time

March 31, 2026 · 24 min

In this episode, I share smart strategies for all of the pre-planning to maximize your course walk. Find out how to optimally prime your brain for the most bandwidth to get the most out of your 8 minutes. Clever insights and tricks that…
21 Understanding Sensitive Dogs in Agility

March 8, 2026 · 23 min

In this episode, I discuss the characteristics of sensitive dogs and the training considerations for them. Learning to train a sensitive dog in a manner that keeps their confidence high and their sensitivites low. More dogs are "sensitive"…

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About the show

Agility Culture offers an immersive experience into the exciting world of everything that is Dog Agility. Join Laura Bussing, Coach, Competitor and Judge, as she shares thoughtful insights and tips for dog agility training and competing at any level. Each week listen to learn about helpful strategies for bringing out the best in your agility team. We'll dive into all aspects of training, handling, building engagement, managing arousal, growth mindset, analyzing courses, mental game, canine and handler fitness. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! CanineCultureCompany.com