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The Agility Odyssey Podcast

Sarah Espinoza-Sokal

Observations, thoughts, and stories about making the sport of dog agility a great experience for dogs and humans.

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September 3 · 10 min
Ziya Turns Nine
On this week's episode of the podcast I'm sharing some thoughts and reflections I have about Ziya turning nine. Mostly, I feel incredibly blessed to have shared my life with her for the last nine years and I'm so glad she came into my life at a time when I was able to fully appreciate that. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
August 27 · 22 min
Preparing for the Agility Trial Environment
In this week's episode I'm talking about all the things I did to prepare Spire for the agility trial environment that happened outside the agility trial environment. In fact, outside of the agility context altogether. It's important to me that my dogs be eager and confident participants in my agility adventures, and there's a great deal I do outside of agility that helps that happen. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
August 20 · 15 min
Mentally Preparing for a Puppy
In this week's episode I'm discussing my current thoughts on how I'd like to mentally prepare for my next puppy. I feel I did a disservice to Spire and myself by being clear on my agility aspirations for her, but forgetting to embrace the uncertainty and impact any puppy can bring to our lives. So, this is my reminder for my future self, and I hope you find it helpful, too.
August 13 · 12 min
Thoughtfulness and Action
In this week's episode I'm talking about striking a balance between being thoughtful and taking action, because both are undoubtedly essential to making progress in agility. What do your natural strengths lie? How is your current balance working for you? These are things I am always conscious of because it's so important to me to create the best experience I can for myself and my dogs. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
August 6 · 16 min
Intentional Agility Trialing
In this episode I'm talking about what it means to me to practice intentional agility trialing and why I think it's important. In my experience, competing with intent and purpose creates a more deeply satisfying connection with the sport and a better experience for both myself and my dogs. So, how do we subscribe to this belief that the rules of the agility game are things we use to inspire and motivate us, but NOT to define our success? Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
July 30 · 24 min
Building Engagement
In this week's episodes I'm sharing my take on building engagement. Engagement, enthusiasm, focus... these are essential to our dog sports partnership, and the specific ingredients or techniques that work best for each team can vary, but the fundamental principles are similar across the board. In this episode I share some of the top things I consider when it comes to building strong engagement. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
July 23 · 14 min
Inconvenient Choices
In this week's episode I'm talking about how sometimes we make choices that aren't convenient for us or conducive to our dog sports goals because they're in the best interest of our dogs. It's helpful for me to recognize that sometimes I'm going to make decisions for my dogs that require me to hold myself to a higher standard, and it's worth the commitment to see them thriving in their lives. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
July 16 · 11 min
Updates from the Road
In this week's episode I'm sharing some updates on my journeys with Zi and Spire. I gathered some valuable data from our weekend at the UKI Classic, I'm enjoying sharing this trip with my two best companions, and I'm so looking forward to the remaining plans we have here in Washington. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
July 9 · 23 min
Other People's Thoughts
In this week's episode I start off with a little update about Zi and what Zi, Spire, and I will be up to for the next two weekends. I then move on to discuss my perspective on the problem of other people's thoughts... what do we do when the idea that other people are thinking about or judging our training or performance starts to interfere with our ability to be in the moment and show up for our dogs? If you can relate to this struggle, I hope this episode will help. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
July 2 · 21 min
The Balance of Possibility and Peace
In this week's episode I'm sharing more mindset thoughts inspired by the Ears Up Agility Mindset Summit on the topic of being a values-based agility competitor. What do we do when conflict arises between our competitive aspirations and our values? In my experience, finding the right balance between possibility and peace is key to showing up for my dogs the way I want to be for them each day. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
June 25 · 15 min
Gifts From My Horses
In today's episode I'm sharing some of the most valuable gifts and lessons my horses gave me that have helped me with my mindset in agility. I'm so glad my dogs and I have benefited from these lessons, and I hope you will find them useful, too. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
June 18 · 19 min
Fascination and Frustration in Spire's Training
In this week's episode I'm sharing some recent developments in Spire's training that have pushed me to be a better trainer and, once again, to find my patience and faith in her. It's an on-going practice and a choice to find the fascination instead of wallowing in frustration, and I hope this story helps you when some frustration finds its way into your agility journey. At the end of episode I mentioned next weeks Ears Up Agility Mindset Summit - find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122162808392706616&set=a.122110561082706616 Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
June 11 · 19 min
Marker Cues
In today's episode I'm talking about marker cues and why using them effectively can really improve your agility experience and results. We've been discussing markers within my Limitless Agility Foundations program, clearing up common misunderstandings, and addressing common mistakes, and I decided to share some of the things that have come up there on the podcast. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
June 4 · 16 min
Prerequisite Skills
In this week's episode I'm talking about the concept of prerequisite skills and how thoughtfully assessing whether or not our dogs are ready for a particular exercise or challenge can go a long way to minimize confusion and frustration in our agility training. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
May 28 · 15 min
Being A Good Student
In this week's episode I share some thoughts about what it means and what it takes to be a good student. Being fascinated by and dedicated to becoming a more effective student has been one of the most powerful things I've ever done for myself. Although I have a great MANY thoughts on this topic, in this episode I only share a few. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
May 21 · 59 min
The Foundation Framework for Upgrading Your Agility Success
This week on the podcast I'm sharing my thoughts on the foundation framework for upgrading your agility success, and the things I prioritize with puppies to make sure I'm starting off on the right track. If you want to create a foundation that expands what's possible for you in the sport of agility, this one is for you! If you'd like to find out more about my Limitless Agility Foundations program, the details are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wj75Z5KUnN-9Cd7SK4FeZfoMrW5SQoIz5vymThUNFqI/edit?tab=t.0 Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
May 14 · 19 min
Being Appropriately Progressive
In this week's episode I'm taking about the powerful concept of being appropriately progressive. We are in this "sweet spot" when we become great at presenting our dogs with the right level of challenge, so they can grow their skills, capacity, and confidence over time. Honing this skill is a game-changed for effective training! Mentioned in the podcast: You can register for my free webinar on The Foundation Framework for Upgrading Your Agility Success here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/foundation-framework-sign-up And you can read all the details about the upcoming session of Limitless Agility Foundations here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DhkY_Od8dB7e1ZBqKdz19WM1xZ2e8usQoltm_NWpZu0/edit?usp=sharing Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
May 7 · 14 min
Quality Over Quantity, Qualities Over Content
In this episode I'm sharing some of my favorite reminders about puppy training for anyone who has a puppy, will soon have a puppy, or plans to raise another puppy in the future. When you keep your priorities in the right place, you'll have much more success creating the results you've been dreaming of! Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
April 30 · 17 min
How I Define Success in Agility
In this episode I talk about my definition of success in agility, and how defining success for ourselves plays such a big part in helping us create results we really love. Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b
April 23 · 22 min
Three Shifts in My Perspective on Raising Puppies
Puppies and young dogs are on my mind this week! So we're talking about three ways raising Spire has shifted my perspective on the process of raising sport puppies. If you have a puppy or will be bringing one home soon, be sure to listen and I hope you find it helpful! Like what you heard and want more? Check out my Facebook page, Agility Odyssey, at https://www.facebook.com/agilityodyssey. Or join my email list here: https://agilityodyssey.mykajabi.com/signup-46bd1cf8-8d47-4db6-bc3c-eb213fa59e8b

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