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Hi there and welcome to my podcast. My names Elise and here I’ll be sharing my thoughts and discussions on all things Dog Agility in the UK! Having started the sport at 13 years old I’ve felt privileged to learn and experience lots over the years. So if you’re as agility obsessed as I am this is the podcast for you! With group discussions, interviews and lots more planned!

Elise Finney


    • Mar 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Episode 35 - Crufts Prep with Pawstrading

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 27:22


    Check out our podcast sponsors here -Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.ukNaylor Agility - https://nayloragility.co.uk and use our code Elise10 to receive 10% off your order

    Episode 34 - Life as an Agility Trainer Q&A with Helen Postle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 49:37


    In this episode I'm joined by the brilliantly talented Helen Postle (previously Anderson) to chat about her experiences as an agility trainer. Enjoy!

    Episode 33 - Balancing being a mum and agility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 43:38


    Check out Rebecca's social media pages:Show Facebook groupTraining Facebook page And the Facebook group mentioned:Agility Mums Club And if you'd like to check out our sponsors PawsTrading and Naylor Agility

    Episode 32 - Behaviour Problems in Agility Dogs with Beyond Agility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 36:51


    In this guest episode I was joined by the brilliant Erica Van Manen from Beyond agility. If you'd like to find out more about her services here's a link to her website: https://www.gobeyondagility.com/ If you'd like to find out more about our podcast sponsors you can check them out here: Naylor Agility (use code Elise10 for 10% discount!) - https://www.nayloragility.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOorSEJWlnPNDCxZscSUGsMbMCX2dedAJgTodLhwJqTKzUqP566mB Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/

    Meet your podcast host (updated introduction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 36:00


    I thought after 2 years of podcasting it was about time I updated my introduction to me as your host! A lot can change in a few years. If you'd like to learn more about our sponsors you can find them here: Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/ Naylor Agility - https://www.nayloragility.co.uk/ Follow us on social media too - Instagram - @agilityrose Facebook - Agility Rose - Talk n' Train Podcast

    Episode 31 - Agility Nexus with Dave Munnings and Neil Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 68:11


    In this episode I had the honour of interviewing the talented founders of Agility Nexus - Dave Munnings and Neil Ellis. They answered questions sent in by our listeners on their exciting new Agility Competition Organisation starting in 2025. To find out more about Agility Nexus follow the link below: https://agility-nexus.com/ If you'd like to learn more about our sponsors you can find them here: Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/ Naylor Agility - https://www.nayloragility.co.uk/ Follow us on social media too - Instagram - @agilityrose Facebook - Agility Rose Talk n' Train Podcast

    Bitesize Bits - Feeling “out-dogged”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 14:58


    A small bitesize episode looking at the phrase “feeling out dogged” and how I feel it's shaped my experiences and my thoughts on how it would apply to different circumstances

    Episode 30 - Crufts Q&A with Amanda Luttman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 72:43


    In this episode I'm joined by one of this years Crufts main arena agility judges Amanda Luttman. With a wealth of crufts experience from competing to ring partying, Amanda sheds light on her impending appointment. You can find Amanda's courses on her personal facebook and if you're interested with training with Amanda, here is a link to her facebook page

    Episode 29 - Meet the sponsors - Pawstrading Q&A with Jack and Abee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 72:23


    In this episode Jack and Abee from Pawstrading answered listeners questions all about who Pawstrading are, their experiences at crufts and more! Listen out for the crufts deals teaser and the hint at Pawsmade's next training day's guest trainer! Check out our podcast sponsors here - Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk Naylor Agility - https://nayloragility.co.uk and use our code Elise10 to receive 10% off your order

    Episode 28 - Agility injuries, preventions and treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 71:55


    Sammie Towe's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SJTVetPhysio Sammie Towe's Instagram - @sjt_vetphysio Check out our podcast sponsors too - Naylor Agility - https://nayloragility.co.uk and use our code Elise10 to receive 10% off your order Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk

    Episode 27 - Team GB Q&A with Greg Derrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 59:02


    In this episode the KC Team GB Manager Greg Derrett answered listeners questions. If you'd like to find out more about team GB here is a link to their website: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/agility/already-competing-in-agility/agility-team-gb/ Check out our podcast sponsors too - Naylor Agility - https://nayloragility.co.uk and use our code Elise10 to receive 10% off your order Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk

    Episode 26 - Conditioning and Caring for the Canine Athlete with Jana Gams from Dogs4Motion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 52:30


    In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing the incredible founder of Dogs4Motion - Jana Gams! Jana's experiences and education is endless, contributing greatly to her ability in caring for our agility dogs. As a competitor herself, the direct understanding around what a sport dog needs is unmatched. And with her online courses it makes conditioning training so easily accessible. Use discount code 'Agilityrose' to receive 20% off your purchase of the Agility Dynamics in Control Course which you can find here: https://dogs4motionacademy.com/adic-course/ Check out our podcast sponsors too - Naylor Agility - https://nayloragility.co.uk and use our code Elise10 to receive 10% off your order Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk

    Episode 25 - Sensitive Agility Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 115:43


    In this episode I'm joined by the brilliant Lucy Norton who has a wealth of experience in training and competing sensitive dogs. Known to bring out each dogs true potential. If you'd like to train with Lucy here is a link to her website - https://www.readytorunagility.com Check out our sponsors too - Naylor Agility - https://nayloragility.co.uk and use our code Elise10 to receive 10% off your order Pawstrading - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk

    Episode 24 - Agility Mental Health and Prep with Becky Sinclair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 72:23


    In this episode I'm joined by Becky Sinclair to answer your questions on agility mental health and prep. Becky founded the Agility Mental Prep group and continues to share advice for competitors on how to manage the highs and lows in agility. Becky is also an online agility coach for Agility Secrets - online agility training subscription services. Link to Agility Mental Prep Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/167381977261295/?mibextid=oMANbw Link to Agility Secrets - https://www.agility-secrets.com

    Bitesize Bits - Pawstrading box review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 14:20


    In this Bitesize Bits episode, I discussed how we found the products we received from Pawstrading. Thank you to Pawstrading for their ongoing support. Our September box was full of exciting goodies which you can find below! Pate - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/gourmet-luxury-pate---400g-each---various-flavours-paste-treat-training-24813-p.asp Grain Free Training Treats - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/pawstrading-grain-free-80-fish-training-treats-17379-p.asp Boar Cubes - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/pawstrading-pure-100-training-cubes---rabbit-chicken-beef-turkey-duck-goat-lamb-boar-goose-venison-21541-p.asp Pig Oink Blue Vet Bed - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/pawstrading-premium-pig-oink-blue-anti-slip-backed-veterinary-fleece-bedding-25727-p.asp Pig Oink Blue Chaser tug toy - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/pawsmade---xl-bungee-extra-long-chaser-sheep-tug-dog-training-chase-toy-13746-p.asp

    Episode 23 - Losing an Agility Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 45:43


    Trigger Warning - This episode is emotional and discusses death and grief for anyone who struggles with the topic. As mentioned here is a link to the beautifully handmade artwork - https://www.pawdeco.co.uk And here is a link to the place that made my ashes charm for Darcy - https://www.asheswithart.co.uk/products/the-charm-bead-with-ashes-and-glass Lastly a link to Blue Cross Animal Grief helpline - https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss

    Episode 22 - Distance Handling with Hayley Laches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 80:43


    In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Hayley Laches on the topic of Distance Handling! Hayley is well established in training and tutoring the community in learning to handle and train dogs from a distance. If you'd like to find out more please follow this link to her website Taming Canines - https://tamingcanines.co.uk/services/online-training/

    Episode 21 - Being a Young Judge with Grace Watts and Saffy Leyfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 91:32


    In this episode I'm joined by Saffy Leyfield (@brindlespots) and Grace Watts (@aureumagility) to discuss the highs and lows of being a young judge and navigating the world of agility. Also I would like to thank our podcast sponsors Pawstrading https://www.pawstrading.co.uk and Naylor Agility https://nayloragility.co.uk

    Episode 20 - Young Dogs Q&A with Dan Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 54:59


    In this episode, I'm joined by the very talented Dan Shaw to discuss listeners' questions on Young dogs. This episode is split into 4 sections - looking at early foundations, Young Dog Agility, Starting to Compete and Dan's online training Programme Agility Geek. If you'd like to find out more about Dan's online training platform Agility Geek - please follow the link: https://www.agilitygeek.com/

    Bitesize bits - Finding a spaniel puppy, green flags, red flags and lots more with Sam Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 33:09


    Here, as requested, is a bitesize bit from episode 19 with Sam Lane. This snippet has been taken from our conversation about finding a spaniel puppy. We go on a little tangent and talk everything breeders, puppy farms etc. this is certainly appropriate for every breed still so please do feel free to share!

    Episode 19 - Spaniels: Get to know the breed with Sam Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 89:49


    In this episode I'm joined by the queen of spaniels, Sam Lane. With a wealth of experience competing, training and living with several of the breed and reaching incredible achievements, I couldn't have chosen anyone better to kickstart a new series on agility breeds.   In this episode Sam answers your questions about living with and managing spaniels and their ways. If you'd like to find more information about Sam and her training services please follow the below link to her facebook page Daimonic Devils Dog Training  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067621523974 We also speak about Lucy's Law when trying to avoid puppy farmers so please follow the below link for more advice on this matter and how to avoid puppy farmers. https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog/are-you-ready/finding-a-good-breeder/avoiding-puppy-farmers-and-irresponsible-breeders/ And lastly here you can find Pawstrading toys that Sam mentions with so much choice suitable for all. If you aren't sure give them a message and the team will be able to guide you around which product might work best for your dogs. https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/paws-made-164-c.asp

    Episode 18 - Rewarding your agility dog Q&A with Craig Ogilvie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 47:41


    In this episode I ask Craig a series of questions sent in by our listeners on all things rewards for agility dogs. We discuss reward systems, the do's and don'ts of tugging and which toy is most superior when it comes to rewarding dogs. If you'd like to learn more about Craig here is a link to his website - https://ogilviedogs.com And if you'd like to find Craigs most recommended agility reward toy here's a link to it on Pawstrading's website - https://www.pawstrading.co.uk/paws-made-road-kill-raggy-extra-long-fleece-tug-15855-p.asp

    Episode 17 - Big Events, Young dogs and more Q&A with Ashleigh Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 62:53


    In this episode I'm joined by the incredibly talented Ashleigh Butler who answered some questions sent in by listeners on various topics from tryouts, how she manages crufts and more. If you'd like to train with Ashleigh or find our more about what she offers please follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/ashleighbutlerdogtraining/

    Episode 16 - Competing with Multiple Dogs with Liz Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 103:34


    In this episode I'm joined by the lovely Liz Carpenter to answer your questions around the topic of owning and competing multiple high level agility dogs. You can find out more about Liz and her training through her Facebook page Win Win Dogs: https://www.facebook.com/winwindogs/

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    Episode 15 - Sport Dog Nutrition with Holly Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 85:26


    In this episode I was joined by the lovely Sport Dog Nutritionist Holly Barker to discuss all things diet for our agility dogs. If you'd like to know more about what Holly does here is a link to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sport-Dog-Nutrition-100057198050114/

    Episode 14 - Jump Style and Techniques Q&A with Jo Tristram

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 37:13


    In this Episode I had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely Jo Tristram from The Canine Sports Coach on the topic of jump style and techniques in agility dogs. Jo is an expert on this subject and also provides online training and in person workshops if you'd like any more information or help - https://thecaninesportscoach.com

    Episode 13 - Course Design with Neil Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 62:24


    Hi Everyone, In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Neil Ellis with your questions all about Course Design. If you'd like to find out more about Neil and his services here is a link to his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089971336037

    Episode 12 - Cross Training and Common behaviour problems in agility dogs with Kamal Fernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 46:54


    In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Kamal Fernadez, with decades of dog training experience and specialising in dog sports, Kamal has experienced it all. As an Obedience Champion he provided fresh insight into the world of dog sports. You can find the link to his online training and information here - https://www.kamalfernandezonlinetraining.com

    Episode 11 - USA Vs. UK Agility part 2 - RMC Radio Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 58:51


    This was so fun to record and collaborate with Mac and Jordyn. Make sure to listen in to episode 1 over on their podcast Running my Course Radio!

    Episode 10 - Being an Agility Junior with Isabella Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 27:10


    During this episode myself and international junior competitor Isabella Cox discuss what it's like to be an agility junior and her experiences competing for team England. If you'd like to support Isabella and team Englands road to the world agility championships here is the link to their weekly lottery fundraiser - https://www.onelottery.co.uk/support/world-agility-open-team-england Also a huge thank you to Naylor Agility for sponsoring the podcast - by far one of the best tunnel makers in the UK - if you'd like to learn more follow this link - https://nayloragility.co.uk

    Episode 9 - Ways to elevate your agility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 19:39


    In this episode we look at ways to improve your agility sessions whether it's training or competing, using tried and tested methods that I found helped me. I mention a couple of Facebook groups one being - Agility Courses (Bih) Birgittabanor and the other being Agility course plans UK - happy new year everyone!

    Episode 8 - Puppies and Agility with Lucy Norton - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 72:51


    In this special guest episode, I interviewed the talented and expert agility trainer and competitor Lucy Norton (previously Osborne) on all things puppies and agility using questions sent in from our listeners! With so much to talk about for this subject we definitely needed to have a part two! Enjoy

    Episode 7 - Puppies and Agility with Lucy Norton - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 69:24


    In this special guest episode, I interviewed the talented and expert agility trainer and competitor Lucy Norton (previously Osborne) on all things puppies and agility using questions sent in from our listeners! With so much to talk about there will be a part 2 to come so don't worry if we didn't get round to answering your question on this occasion as it will be covered in part 2

    Episode 6 - Lessons I learnt from my first agility dog Darcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 35:39


    An episode looking at the lessons learnt along the way with my first agility dog Darcy

    Episode 5 - The Agility World Championships with Martin Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 60:08


    In this special episode we welcome our very first guest onto the podcast with the one and only Martin Reid!! To discuss all things AWC following his very successful competing experience with his youngest dog Selfie in September this year. Answering our listeners questions and more.

    Episode 4 - Coping with Nerves in Agility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 37:13


    In this episode I share some personal experiences and tips I've learnt along the way to cope with nerves competing in agility.

    Episode 3 - Winter Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 23:23


    In this episode I look at the topic of winter training, discussing my plans to prep before next season, tips on how to decide on a winter training plan and how I keep motivated in the winter.

    Episode 2 - Starting out in agility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 13:37


    In this episode I discuss my first class experience, where to find a trainer, what to expect in your first few weeks and what you'll need to get started!

    Episode 1 - Get to know your podcast host

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 7:47


    In this episode get to know me, my dogs and what's to come!

    The Agility Rose - Talk n' Train Podcast (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 0:48


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