318: Should You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

In this episode, the BDA team ponders the question: is there ever a time when a handler-dog team should NOT improve on or acquire a new skill?

• How your agility instructor influences your decision making.
• How to prevent yourself from “settling” for a suboptimal performance.
• How to challenge your dog and yourself on course.
• When settling for less is okay.
• How Jennifer and Sarah are preparing people for the AKC National Agility Championship in March.

• Episode 225: Using ROI to Structure Your Training
• Episode 250: Is Your Dog Agility “Good Enough”