147: Susan Garrett on Dropped Bars

Bad Dog Agility Podcast

In this episode (54:46)

Sarah and Esteban talk with Susan Garrett about helping your dog drop less bars.

You Will Learn

• Susan Garrett’s protocol for knocked bars, and which dogs it’s appropriate for.
• Common training mistakes people make when addressing bar knocking.
• If you should be quiet when your dog is jumping.
• How to help your dog avoid brushing wings/uprights.
• How Response Cost influences a dog’s bar knocking.
• The importance of jump training, handling, and strength and conditioning for success.
• How Susan trains jumping with her young dog.
• The next big challenge in dog agility.
• The significance of a rhetorical question.

Mentioned

• Facebook Group — Handling 360: Free Agility Workshop
• Susan’s Facebook Live “Re-Do” of the AWC Large Dog Course
• Sarah’s favorite Susan Garrett run from the 2016 Agility World Championship.
• Previous Podcast Interview with Susan Garrett — Episode 43: Susan Garrett Interview on Positive Training and Handling Systems
• Previous Podcast on Record Keeping — Episode 146: Record Keeping Trick for Dog Agility
• Episode 100: Interview with Crufts Judge Lee Gibson – Part 1
• Episode 136: Interview with WAO Judge Anthony Clarke