Agility Culture

Agility Culture

Agility Culture offers an immersive experience into the exciting world of everything that is Dog Agility. Join Laura Bussing, Coach, Competitor and Judge, as she shares thoughtful insights and tips for dog agility training and competing at any level. Each week listen to learn about helpful strategies for bringing out the best in your agility team. We'll dive into all aspects of training, handling, building engagement, managing arousal, growth mindset, analyzing courses, mental game, canine and handler fitness. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode! CanineCultureCompany.com

Episodes

August 27, 2025 27 mins

In this episode, I discuss what a "real" socialized dog is and what it is not. Can your dog mind its business and what should that look like. Balancing out real life with dog sports so your dog can be resilient in every environment. The true socialized dog will excel in dog sports.

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In this episode, I dive into strengthening the partnership with your teammate by improving a critical component of your handling. I'm talking about the agility specific training for handler fitness with expert, Liz Joyce, founder of Canine Handler Fitness. Liz will share her insights into how fitness will improve your handling but also improve your overall health.

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In this Episode, I get the inside scoop on the historic European Open with Team USA member and World Champion, Dudley Shumate. We discuss the rise of USA Agility's success on the world stage, the ISC Program and the mental challenges of competing at the highest level. Dudley shares great insights into her preparation for this event and gives some great advice on upping your skills.

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In this episode, I discuss how you can grow your dog's skills in the ring by strategically leveraging FEO. Think of these as "Fluency Evaluation Opportunities"! I'll discuss the 4 phases of learning and how the agility organizations have provided us with a vital tool in team development. I'll give you ideas on how to do FEO with a food motivated dog too! Online Class links below:

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In this episode, Ashley Deacon and Kim Fuqua join me to discuss the trends with youth handlers and how to attract and support them in your community with grassroots efforts. Ashley will share his insights to the recent Youth Championships and Kim will share important considerations of being a Junior handler's parent. Both give ideas on growing junior handler programs in your area.

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In this intriguing episode, l examine the advocacy for dogs and handler safety with Special Guest, Roger Ly, Judge, Trial Organizer, Competitor and Multi-time World Team Member. We discuss a recent controversy at the IFCS World Agility Championship and his decision to pull runs. We tackle the risk vs. reward of competition and when to advocate when you feel there is an unsafe factor.

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In this episode, we'll discuss the Pros and Cons of whether Fix N Go is a good option for your dog. We will explore through seven (7) Considerations to determine if your dog is a candidate for this aspect of agility. I'll discuss underlying issues, environment, dog's experience, handler's mental state and more. This episode may uncover some things about competition that you've never thought about before. Be sure to FOLLOW and click...

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In this episode, we'll discuss some of the mistakes we may make in training that could be directly linked to poor performances in competition. We'll talk about displacement behaviors and the mistakes that cause them along with Strategies you can implement right away in training. Learn how your dog is coping with stress in a way that only dogs do.

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