The Agility Challenge Podcast With Daisy Peel
Are you struggling with confidence on the agility course? Do you let negative self-talk and doubts hold back your training and handling? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges that current trends in dog agility courses present to you? In this podcast, Daisy Peel discusses everything you need to know about the mental side of the sport of dog agility!
Mon, May 13, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #20 – Practice Alone
Holding ourselves accountable to stay sharp, to stay focused, and to stay in the sweet spot at the edge of our abilities when we're alone is important – it's not what happens in class each week, during that one or two hour period of time! It's what happens when you're at home, in your back yard, or your basement, by yourself, with your dog, working on the things you've set out to work on, with purpose! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, May 06, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #19 – Don’t do ‘drills’ – instead, play small, addicting games
As a dog trainer and handler, you're not only a student (of the game, of your instructor, etc.), but you're also a coach for your dog. And, good coaches, whether it's to your dog or to your own agility students, share a knack for transforming the most mundane activities – especially the mundane activities – into games. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, April 29, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #18 – Choose 5 minutes a day instead of an hour a week
In this Agility Challenge Tip, learn why practice "snacks" are better than practice "binges", what days of the week you should practice, and what it means to be ruthless about noticing and fixing mistakes. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, April 22, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #17 – Embrace Struggle
Many might ask why in the world would somebody continue to put themselves in the face of feeling frustrated, why would anybody want to struggle? In this episode, Daisy discusses why struggle is not only unavoidable when it comes to growing your skills and talents, but NECESSARY. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, April 15, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #16 – Each day, try to build one perfect chunk
What's the difference between activity and actual accomplishment? And, how do we go about making sure that we don't fall in to the trap of mistaking one for the other? Check out this Agility Challenge Tip, pulled from Daniel Coyle's Little Book of Talent, with Daisy Peel! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, April 08, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #15: Break everything in to chunks
In this Agility Challenge Tip, I'll speak on the topic of how to break down what might seem like an insurmountable list of training tasks in to chunks, in order to attain REAL agility mastery. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, April 01, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #14: Take Off Your Watch
Why you should take off your watch and avoid looking at the clock when you train. And how to define when and how a training session SHOULD end, instead of defining it in terms of minutes and seconds on the clock. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, March 25, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #13: Find The Sweet Spot
Is your training actually productive? Do you enjoy it? Or do you view it as drudgery, something to be suffered through? In this Challenge Tip, I'll dive in to how you can really get to the 'sweet spot' in practice and training, and how to get away from the unproductive swamp of 'shallow practice'. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, March 18, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip 12: Five ways to pick a high-quality teacher or coach
Teaching, just like anything else, is a skill that must be developed. GOOD teachers are those who have practiced good teaching skills. There are a lot of instructors out there in our sport who have not paid as much attention as they could to the practice of actually TEACHING. Here are 5 ways to pick a teacher or coach who will actually help you improve and GROW your skills. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, March 11, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip 11: Don’t Fall for the Prodigy Myth
It's so often that we think of talent as something that we're born with, like the color of our hair, or the color of our eyes. We assume that the surest sign of talent is early, instant, effortless success, i.e., being a prodigy. Basically, this is just not the case – there's a well established body of research that shows that our assumptions about talent are just…false. Early success turns out to be a weak predictor of long-term success! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, March 04, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #10: Honor The Hard Skills
We've been talking about hard skills and soft skills as though they're entirely separate, but in reality, most talents are not exclusively one or the other. They're some combination of the two. You have to have the hard skill of good front cross footwork and the soft skill of knowing when to start that footwork in relation to your dog on course to successfully execute a front cross, for example. However, in his book the Little Book of Talent, author Daniel Coyle suggests we prioritize the hard skills, because in the long run, they're more important to developing your talent. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, February 26, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #9 – To build soft skills, play like a skateboarder
To build soft skills you should behave less like a careful carpenter and more like a skateboarder in a skateboard park: aggressive, curious, and experimental, always seeking new ways to challenge yourself. Dig in to this concept more with Daisy Peel in this week's Agility Challenge Tip! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, February 19, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #8 – Work Like A Careful Carpenter
To develop reliable hard skills, you have to connect the right wires in your brain. You want to be careful, slow, and highly aware of errors. You want to work like a careful carpenter. Dig more in to this concept in this week's Agility Challenge Tip with Daisy! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, February 12, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #7: Figure out if it’s a hard or soft skill
The first step toward building a skill is to figure out exactly what type of skill you're building. Every skill falls into one of two categories: hard skills and soft skills. This tip comes from Daniel Coyle's The Little Book Of Talent , and is adapted for use by us agility handlers! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, February 05, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #6: Choose Spartan Over Luxurious
It's tempting to think that if we don't have the latest and greatest this or that, we'll never be successful. If we don't have the latest and greatest dog toy, how will our dog ever be as motivated as that super motivated border collie over there? If we don't have the latest and greatest equipment – the best jumps, the prettiest tunnels, a heated arena with an amazing turf surface – how can we possibly be the best we can possibly be? But, do we really NEED all that fancy stuff to be our best and make progress with our dog agility handling and training? Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, January 29, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #5 – Be Willing To Be Foolish
Top performers are willing to fail, and they’re willing to do so repeatedly in the name of improvement. So, how do you ensure that you’re always comfortable looking silly, or foolish, or stupid? How can you avoid the trap of avoiding expanding your skillset in the name of “looking good”? When it comes to physical exercise, we all expect to feel discomfort – after all, the saying goes, ‘no pain, no gain,’ right? Learn more in this Agility Challenge Tip! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, January 22, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #4 – Steal Without Apology
The idea that talented handlers get their skill by following their “natural instincts” is baloney. This is good news for all of us – there is no “natural instinct” for dog agility. ALL improvement is about absorbing and applying new information, and the best source of information is top performers. So steal it. What do I mean by that? Read this Agility Challenge tip to find out! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Wed, January 17, 2024
Episode 24: You think YOU’RE struggling with your mental game? What about your DOG?
In this episode of The Agility Challenge Podcast, Daisy interviews Kelly Daniel of Hybrid Dog Training. Kelly lives in New Zealand, where she teaches canine fitness, dog agility, and secondary school science (that's high school for those in North America)! This is an AMAZING conversation you won't want to miss, where we discuss topics such as: How stress hormones released in the FIRST run of a weekend can shape EVERY run for the REST of the weekend Why you should care about including your dog's emotional state as part of your criteria for the behaviors you're training How to increase your DOG'S mental resiliency, or mental toughness …and much, much more. Dive in to this fantastic interview episode, and share your thoughts after you have a listen! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, January 15, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #3 – Spend 15 minutes a day engraving the skill on your brain
What's the best way to learn a skill? In this Agility Challenge Tip I'll talk about the 'engraving approach' or the 'engraving method', and how it can help with your agility skills, even when you don't have time to DO agility with your dog! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, January 08, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip #2 – Ignition, And Staring At Who You Want To Become
In this week's Agility Challenge Tip, I'll dive into the power of something called 'ignition' for talent development in dog agility. Ignition is that spark connecting your identity to high performers, making you believe "I could be them." My own ignition moment, triggered by an Animal Planet show, ignited my passion for dog agility. To foster this spark, I offer practical tips, starting with creating a serendipitous, joyful discovery. What was YOUR ignition moment? Unlock Your Agility Potential! #DogAgility #TalentDevelopment #IgnitionMoment #TheAgilityChallenge Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, January 01, 2024
Agility Challenge Tip 1: Get A Notebook
Over the years, I’ve talked a lot about something called purposeful or deliberate practice, and how important it is to your dog agility handling and training. So, each week this year, I want to give you a tip designed to help you stick to purposeful and deliberate practice and training with your dog. Why is purposeful practice and training so important? Well, I strongly believe, and the evidence supports that we just don’t get better if we’re not being purposeful with our training and handling! In this episode, learn why it's important to GET A NOTEBOOK. Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Thu, November 09, 2023
Episode 23: Playing To Win vs. Playing Not To Lose
In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to play to win, vs playing 'not to lose' How each of these mindsets can affect your training and competition strategies Why playing to WIN (vs playing not to lose) is a winning strategy even if it involves more failure What it looks like in training to play to win What it looks like in competition to play to win! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Mon, October 23, 2023
Episode 22: Getting Off The Hamster Wheel Of “I’ll Be Happy When”
In this episode you'll learn: Why the phrase "I'll be happy when" is LESS, and not MORE, likely to lead to happiness Why happiness fuels ambition, despite society's commonly held belief that in order to be a 'go getter' you must also deprive yourself of happiness NOW. How happiness and joy can fuel your training, handling, and competitive endeavors How happiness and joy are similar, and how they're different And more! Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Wed, October 04, 2023
Episode 21: Dealing With Disappointment
In this episode, you'll learn: Why we wish more people would share their failures publicly, and why most of us DON'T Why moving away from disappointment and failure is BAD for your progress in the sport The myth vs. the truth of the competitors at the top of our sport, and of ANY sport Why it matters WHO you share your disappointments with, and WHERE, and WHEN The most important part of feeling disappointment Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
Wed, July 26, 2023
Episode 20: When The Student Outgrows The Teacher
In this episode you'll learn: Why it's natural for students to outgrow instructors How to move on to another instructor while honoring your current instructor Why moving on need not involve burning bridges Why doing the right thing is not always the same as doing the easy thing Never miss an episode by subscribing via iTunes , Spotify or by RSS Help improve the show by leaving a Rating & Review in iTunes ( Here’s How ) Join the discussion for this episode in the comments section at the website for this show
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