Best Kathy Keats Podcasts (2024)

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Kayl McCann - Lessons from a Lifetime in the Dog World 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Get in touch with Kayl here Buy me a coffee Kayl McCann Bio Kayl McCann is a 21x World Champion at Dog Agility. She has represented Team Canada with 6 different dogs at various World Championships each year since 2004. When she's not training & competing with her own dogs, she & her team run the McCann Dogs Agility Coaching Program. They offer in-p…

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Faansie Basson: Aiming for excellence in sheepdog training 53:40

3M ago53:40

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Faansie is an elite sheepdog competitor. Among his many accomplishments, he has won the prestigious Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trial, represented the U.S. at the ISDS World Sheepdog Trial and, out of 241 teams, was one of the 16 who made it into the Double Lift Final, as well as finishing 3rd at the USBCHA National Finals. Prior to that, Faansie, who …

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Frankie Joiris - Behind the Scenes in Movie and TV Animal Training 50:39

7M ago50:39

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Frankie Joiris is one of the top-notch animal trainers in the film, commercial, and TV industry, and believes strongly in the tie between training and a great relationship with your dog. She has worked on popular shows like Sex and the City and Law and Order, as well as movies featuring stars like Angelina Jolie and Robin Williams. She also teaches…

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James P. McGee - The balancing act of training sheepdogs 55:30

7M ago55:30

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James P. McGee is a highly successful sheepdog handler from Northern Ireland who has won the ISDS International Supreme Championship and the ISDS World Championship. Want to learn from James about training sheepdogs? Check out his Patreon page. His training program is unique in that he shows all the training, from successful to frustrating, and how…

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Ep. 21 - Takeaways From Canada's Largest Agility Trial - Let's Debrief!! 52:35

9M ago52:35

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We just got back from the 2023 UKI Canadian Open in Saint John, New Brunswick. It's the largest competition of the year with a very intense atmosphere! The McCann Dogs Agility Coaches are in the studio again to debrief about ALL the things that happened at the event. There were highs and there were LOWS! But there is always something to learn! If y…

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This is Not a Podcast.... It's a PEP TALK! 35:43

10M ago35:43

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This podcast is a little different! In just a few days, we are heading to one of the year's most important Canadian Agility Championships. So, the time has come to think about the mindset and mental game needed to set ourselves up for the best chance at success! In their last class before the trip, the McCann Clan asked me for a pre-competition pep…

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Ep. 19 - One Trip To Worlds Changed The Way I Train Agility! 45:21

11M ago45:21

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Kayl McCann & Jamie Moreau sat down with fellow McCann Dog Agility Coaches Steve Walsh & Angela McRae to do an extensive debrief session of Ange's first trip to the European World Championships to represent Team Canada! We talked about some of the different styles of dogs, Agility handling & the experiences that changed how she thinks about the spo…

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Ep 18. Instructor Hopping - The Benefits & Drawbacks of playing "Coach Roulette" 39:50

11M ago39:50

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This episode is for anyone who... - Interested in learning from different Instructors - Trains with multiple Instructors - Attends seminars with many different presenters - Trains with a consistent Instructor Sit down with Kayl, Jamie, and their guest Dave Munnings to discuss the HOT TOPIC of Instructor Hopping. By being competitors AND long-time c…

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Ep 17: The "Negative People Problem" in Agility Training - Feat. Dave Munnings 34:27

12M ago34:27

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In this episode we're joined by our dear friend and fellow competitor, Dave Munnings. Dave travelled all the way from England to visit us for some Agility training, so we captured him for a few podcast episodes! We met Dave years ago while competing overseas at the Agility World Championships & due to our similar humour PLUS our views on dog traini…

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Ep 16: Flying With Your Dog Doesn't Need To Be STRESSFUL 42:42

1y ago42:42

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In this episode, we talk about all the things we've learned from the past 30 years of flying dogs all over the World! It's not a fun process, but the more educated you are, the better it will go! We've got this down to a science, so if you plan to travel by plane with your dog, this episode is for YOU! If you're interested in training with Coach Ka…

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Ep15: How To Prepare for an Agility Competition (World Agility Open 2023) 45:16

1y ago45:16

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We're BAAAAAACCCCK! We're excited to return to a new session of the After-Class Podcast! Agility Competitors & Coaches Kayl McCann & Jamie Moreau discuss all the preparation they do when preparing for a big event. Kayl her & Border Collie Bee-Line are headed to the World Agility Open Championships to represent Team Canada. They will be traveling ov…

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Jennifer Crank - Performing Under Pressure in Dog Agility 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

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World-class agility competitor Jennifer Crank joins me on The Kathy Keats show to talk about performing consistently under pressure, the importance of focus, training for quality, and how she keeps agility in perspective. Learn more about Jennifer and how to contact her below. Also, if you enjoyed this podcast episode, drop by kathykeats.com/suppor…

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Training young sheepdogs: Interview with Joni Tietjen 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

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Training a young sheepdog is hard, especially to train them to listen but still keep that natural feel and be able to think. In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Joni Tietjen, a top trainer with a passion for starting and bringing on outstanding young stock dogs. We talk about training with feel, using the stock to teach, the direction …

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Wisdom from the Iditarod with Karen Ramstead 45:37

2y ago45:37

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An insightful, hilarious conversation full of wisdom with Karen Ramstead ranging from the journey of preparing to run the incredible Iditarod race to breeding, structure and so much more...! Learn about the Iditarod here: Iditarod.com Follow Karen Ramstead on Facebook here: Karen Ramstead Facebook Support the show and get extras by going to KathyKe…

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Are You a Survivor? 15:09

2+ y ago15:09

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Some people are great under pressure at laying down a great run or saving a potentially disastrous run. Survival in performance is a skill you can learn.By Kathy Keats

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Finding Flow with Agility Competitor Dudley Shumate 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

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A great conversation about finding flow, staying in the present moment, yet balancing the different elements of performance. Mentioned in this episode: Dudley Shumate's Facebook Profile Support The Kathy Keats ShowBy Kathy Keats

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4 Types of Focus and Why Your Performance Depends On Them 11:15

2+ y ago11:15

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Did you know there are four types of focus and you are going to have a tendency toward a particular type? And do you know the strengths and weaknesses of that type will affect you under pressure? In this episode, you'll learn the very basics of attentional control and how it can help you perform better consistently.…

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Ep14: Agility Mental Game with Guest: Kathy Keats 1:06:04

2+ y ago1:06:04

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We are delighted to bring you this episode of the After Class Podcast! Today we REAL TALK with Mental Game Coach, Kathy Keats. Kathy has years of experience competing internationally in both Basketball, Dog Agility & Sheep Dog Trails. She has helped a wide range of people to achieve their goals and learn to overcome those mental obstacles that hold…

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Scott Glen Interview - A perspective from a top competitor in the sheepdog world 35:38

2+ y ago35:38

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If you’d like to support the show and keep it ad-free, click here. ☺️ Scott Glen has won almost everything there is to win in the sheepdog world with multiple dogs, as well as being a part of the Canadian team that won silver at the World Sheepdog Trial. Lots of tidbits for both the novice and experienced competitor and things to ponder for dog tra…

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A Lack Of Talent Isn't The Problem 14:12

2+ y ago14:12

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Many people wonder why they aren't getting better faster and blame it on lack of talent. In this episode, I talk about a different way to think about training time and training quality.By Kathy Keats

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Ep13: Contact Performance in Competition VS Training 42:09

2+ y ago42:09

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In this episode we're diving deep into the age old question "HOW DO I GET MY DOG TO HAVE CONSISTANT CONTACT PERFORMANCE IN BOTH TRAINING & TRIALS?". It's VERY common for dogs to have 2 set's of "criteria". One that is often wonderful & reliable in training and then another in trials where sometimes behaviour goes off the rails. Why does this happen…

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The Most Important 20% (Or How to Get Results Faster) 13:41

2+ y ago13:41

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Do you know the critical skills in your sport that produce the vast majority of your results (for the level you are at)? Learn how to look for and narrow down your focus to the pieces that will improve your performance dramatically and also tell you when it's time to move on.By Kathy Keats

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Did I Just Sabotage Myself? 15:46

2+ y ago15:46

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Are you sure that mistake was self-sabotage? Learn more about recognizing and changing self-sabotaging behaviour.By Kathy Keats

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The Variable You Aren't Training For (But Should Be) 7:32

2+ y ago7:32

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Do you ever wonder why your performance doesn't match up to your skill level...or why you are so anxious even when you have great skills? Training to perform is different from training to build a skill. If you aren't training for this performance variable, your performances will be inconsistent and you won't have the confidence you should.…

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Ep12: The Rate of Progression in Your Agility Training - Too Fast? - Too Slow? 28:24

3y ago28:24

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In this episode we're talking all about TRAINING! Training obstacles, training skills and all things related to progression! How do you know if you've progressed too quickly with something? Or maybe you're not progressing fast enough? What do you do if you run into an issue? How are your expectations of performance in the sport related to this? We'…

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3 Habits of Elite Dog Handlers 9:34

3y ago9:34

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In this first episode, I set the stage for upcoming episodes... ...and share how a legendary agility handler applied high performance training principles during a quick training session and why it set her apart. Thanks to StudioMonkey for the licensing of the song "Put The Good Stuff In". Mentioned in this episode: Nancy Gyes of Power Paws https://…

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Ep11: Coaches Corner: Answering Agility Questions Submitted By Our Listeners! 38:34

3y ago38:34

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In this episode, we're answering questions about Agility submitted by the Patrons of the McCann Dogs Agility Online Coaching Program. These questions range from conquering mental management at trials, distraction issues, managing arousal at class or trials and our personal opinions on topics like the use of body workers, dealing with negative peopl…

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Ep10: INJURY Prevention for Dog Agility 42:52

3y ago42:52

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The dog sport of Agility is amazing……you know what else is amazing? How athletic, nimble and daring our dogs are! This is something that we all need to think about & appreciate. What we ask of our dogs in Agility and how willing they are to go above & beyond is truly remarkable. Sadly though, injures are happening more frequently in the sport. Inju…

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Ep9: Train Smarter! Training Choices That Guarantee More Success. 31:07

3y ago31:07

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If you're at a point in your progression with your dog and you're wondering how you can continue to forward with your success.... you may want to look at HOW you are training! Running Sequences & course in training can be fun & beneficial, but many people are so focused on running the WHOLE sequence that they allow for mistakes to happen too often …

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Ep8: Part 2: A conversation with Jaakko Suoknuuti 1:00:49

3y ago1:00:49

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Back for more? Right On! We are happy to have you back for Part 2. The discussion with the great, Jaakko Suoknuuti got even more intriguing! This time we took a deep dive into the best ways to REALLY walk a course, we talked about truly knowing & understanding your dog and how that can effect your handling decisions or teamwork on course and the li…

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Ep7: Part 1: A Conversation with Jaakko Suoknuutti (Finish Agility Coach) 1:04:00

3y ago1:04:00

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We are SO excited to have our very first guest on the Podcast. Jaakko Suoknuutti is an accomplished Agility Handler & Coach who is widely respected in the Sport of Agility. He & his partner Janita Leinonen are the creators of the popular handling methodology OneMind Dogs. They've both been a part of Team Finland for many years and earned many world…

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Ep6: Training & Competing with MULTIPLE Dogs 36:40

3y ago36:40

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If you play Agility, you know it's an amazingly addicting sport. SO many handlers start training & competing with one dog and then quickly want to have more dogs that play Agility! There are lots of benefits of training and competing with multiple dogs, but there are also some things to watch out for. In this episode, Kayl & Jme break down the many…

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Ep5: Jumping Issues In Agility 47:47

3y ago47:47

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Jumping Issues...... there are all kinds of them in Agility. Some natural and some influenced by the handler. Join McCann Dogs Agility Leaders Kayl McCann & Jme Moreau as they break down many of the common jumping issues found in this sport. They are going to talk about what to look for, why they happen and what you can do to improve many of them. …

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Ep4: Training Puppies (6m & Under) in Preparation for Agility 59:59

3y ago59:59

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In this episode, we are talking all about what we do with our puppies from the time we bring them home up until 6 months in terms of preparing them to become a high level Agility Dog. We talk about our main focus during this time frame and the importance of building a strong working relationship first! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.b…

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