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All About Reward Placement with Kayl McCann

All About Reward Placement with Kayl McCann

Episode 22 · · 55:57

In this episode, Kale McCann shares her extensive experience in agility, focusing on training philosophies, reward placement strategies, and building strong dog-handler relationships...

Becoming the Handler Your Dog Needs Lessons with Levi

Becoming the Handler Your Dog Needs Lessons with Levi

Episode 21 · · 13:05

Rose shares her personal journey and insights on how to show up as the handler and trainer that your dog needs, especially during challenging moments in agility training and competit...

Shaping a Baddie With Lynna Feng

Shaping a Baddie With Lynna Feng

Episode 20 · · 32:05

In this episode, Rose chats with good friend of the podcast Lynna. They explore the unique challenges and triumphs of training a non-traditional agility dog, emphasizing the importan...

Happy Anniversary: Errorless Learning with Megan Foster and Sarah Espinoza-Sokal

Happy Anniversary: Errorless Learning with Megan Foster and Sarah Espinoza-Sokal

Episode 19 · · 48:51

It’s the one-year anniversary of Before the Q! To celebrate, Rose is joined by coaches, mentors, and friends Megan Foster and Sarah Espinoza-Sokal for an in-depth, practical conversa...

Process Over the Q: Playing the Long Game in Agility with Grace Heck

Process Over the Q: Playing the Long Game in Agility with Grace Heck

Episode 18 · · 45:05

Rose is joined by Grace Heck owner of Hounds of Heck—for a deep, honest conversation about mindset, process, and what success in agility really looks like.Grace shares her philosophy...

Embracing the Journey

Embracing the Journey

Episode 17 · · 10:37

In this episode of Before the Q, Rose reflects on her journey in podcasting, the importance of community support, and setting goals for the new year. She shares her excitement about ...

An episode about errors with Dave Munnings

An episode about errors with Dave Munnings

Episode 16 · · 53:22

In this episode of Before the Q, host Rose speaks with agility trainer Dave Munnings about the importance of fun in dog training, understanding errors, and adapting training methods ...

The power of pre placed rewards with Laura Waudby

The power of pre placed rewards with Laura Waudby

Episode 15 · · 42:34

Laura Waudby and I discuss the concept of preplaced rewards in dog training, particularly in agility. They explore the importance of curiosity in training, the role of reward placeme...

I’ll Be Over Here Enjoying Agility

I’ll Be Over Here Enjoying Agility

Episode 14 · · 15:50

In this solo episode, Rose sits down with her coffee to unpack a few thoughts. From a recent adventure with Levi and Norbert to the internet’s latest debates on training methods, Ros...

Agility Adjacent Skill: Why the Down Stay Matters

Agility Adjacent Skill: Why the Down Stay Matters

Episode 13 · · 20:30

In this episode, I dive into one of my absolute favorite Agility Adjacent Skills — the Down Stay!We often think of the Down Stay as a calm, quiet exercise… but it can actually be one...

Canine Fitness with Dr. Debbie Torraca and Tara Monahan

Canine Fitness with Dr. Debbie Torraca and Tara Monahan

Episode 12 · · 46:32

In this episode of Before the Q, host Rose Cybulski speaks with canine fitness experts Tara Monahan and Dr. Deb Torraca about the critical role of fitness in agility training. They d...

Toys, Dogs & Reinforcement with Shade Whitesel

Toys, Dogs & Reinforcement with Shade Whitesel

Episode 11 · · 44:34

In this episode I chat with the amazing Shade Whitesel,  we get a peek into her Journey as a dog trainer. Shade helps teams build better, stronger, clearer reinforcement systems espe...

 The Power of Mindset with Hélène Lawler

The Power of Mindset with Hélène Lawler

Episode 10 · · 01:10:03

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 a...

Training for Canine Confidence in Trials with Laura Waudby

Training for Canine Confidence in Trials with Laura Waudby

Episode 9 · · 35:43

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...

In the Loop

In the Loop

Episode 8 · · 28:22

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...

Opting In - Canine Engagement in Agility with Megan Foster

Opting In - Canine Engagement in Agility with Megan Foster

Episode 7 · · 49:35

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—aspects of canine agility: engagement. Whether you're stepping to the line with a young pup or ref...

Cornerstone Foundation Skills in Agility with Sarah Espinoza-Sokal

Cornerstone Foundation Skills in Agility with Sarah Espinoza-Sokal

Episode 6 · · 01:02:20

What does it really take to build a successful agility team with your dog? In this episode, Rose is joined by Sarah Espinoza-Sokal, an experienced agility trainer and coach, to break...

Focus, Flow and Visualization with Stefanie Theis!

Focus, Flow and Visualization with Stefanie Theis!

Episode 5 · · 38:44

In this episode I have my first guest, good friend of the podcast Stefanie Theis. Stephanie is an experienced agility competitor, coach, and canine enthusiast. We talk all about visu...

Fast Track to Success: Video Review  Accelerating Your Agility Training

Fast Track to Success: Video Review Accelerating Your Agility Training

Episode 4 · · 27:57

this is a link to On form app I talked about! Onform | Sports Video Analysis App & Coaching Platform give me a follow on social media and let me know what you thought of the episode!...

Before the Q Episode 3:  Taking Effective Video of Agility Training and Trial Runs

Before the Q Episode 3: Taking Effective Video of Agility Training and Trial Runs

Episode 3 · · 14:16

Effective video is not hard to get but these tips will make it even easier!