In this episode, we chat with Hélène Lawler about her journey into dog training and dive deep into the power of mindset. What is mindset, really—and how can it help or hinder us in agility? This episode covers common struggles handlers face, the connection between emotions and performance, and practical strategies for building mental resilience. Listeners are encouraged to recognize their own beliefs and emotions, and how these can shape their experiences in dog sports.

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Hélène Lawler Coaching - Home Page

Free Mindset Resource: https://www.helenelawlercoaching.ca/oxygen

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Laura Waudby shares her journey into agility, discussing her experiences with different breeds and the challenges of training. She emphasizes the importance of building confidence in dogs, understanding their stress responses in competition settings, and practical tips for trial preparation.

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In this episode I talk about the concept of loopy training, a method that emphasizes the importance of creating clean, predictable training loops for dogs. I discuss the significance of reinforcement, transport behaviors, and the role of engagement in shaping behaviors. Throughout the episode, I share personal experiences and insights, and the impact of clarity and planning in dog training.

Links and related podcast episode suggestions as promised (I stuck with one episode per podcast to not overwhelm!)

Alexandra kurland -

https://www.equiosity.com

I suggest episode 12 loopy training of the podcast EQUIOSITY!

Megan Foster

https://fxagility.com

I suggest Episode 3 Loopy Training of her podcast Fostering Excellence in Agility.

Sarah Stremming -

https://sarahstremming.com

I suggest Location Specific Markers episode of her podcast Cog Dog Radio.

Hannah Branigan https://hannahbranigan.dog

I suggest episode 26 The movement cycle and loopy training of her podcast Drinking from the Toilet.

Thanks so much for listening! I hope you enjoyed the episode.