About this podcast
Before The Q is a dog agility training podcast for agility hobbyists and handlers who want to improve skills, understand their dogs, and have fun. Each episode breaks down things like agility foundations,. reinforcement strategies, and course commitment with practical tips to help you train smarter and run happier
Episodes
The newest 20 of 31 episodes
- Agility Artist? · 9 min · Episode 31Why did I change my intro? Listen and find out. I hope you are enjoying agility.
- Jordan Bowdish Understanding Sensory Needs in Agility Dogs · 28 min · Episode 30I had a great time interviewing Jordan and hearing about her journey with Zuko and all the lessons he has taught her. I hope you have enjoyed it too! Connect with Jordan here Do…
- Finding our way worked up and all · 13 min · Episode 29Rose shares her recent journey through agility challenges, including setbacks, lessons learned from a tough trial, and her decision to pause competition to focus on rebuilding…
- Training plans with Grace Heck Part 2 · 45 min · Episode 28a continuation from part one,I hope you enjoy our conversation. sign up for the mindset summit here. https://forms.gle/eQoEGq3gAaoVr5CW7 More from Grace Hounds of Heck Dog…
- Training plans with Grace Heck! Part One · 44 min · Episode 27Grace Heck and I sit down and talk about training plans and how to formulate good ones. This episode is packed with great info so much so I had to split it into two parts. Grace…
- Post Trial Reflections · 13 min · Episode 26A big thank you for sponsoring this episode goes out to the CPCFT program check them out here Home - Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer Sharing my personal journey…
- Trial Readiness with Anna Hinze · 38 min · Episode 25This week Anna Hinze of Agility Campus and I sit down and have a conversation about trial readiness. There is a lot that goes into getting a dog ready to trial and a lot that…
- Effective Verbal Cues with Fanny Gott · 48 min · Episode 24In this episode, Rose chats with Fanny Gott about the importance of verbal cues in agility training, focusing on the metaphor of cues as green lights. They explore how to train…
- Becoming a Better Student of the Sport · 13 min · Episode 23In this episode, Rose shares her personal journey of staying motivated and improving in agility training despite limited access to coursework due to her remote location and…
- All About Reward Placement with Kayl McCann · 56 min · Episode 22In this episode, Kale McCann shares her extensive experience in agility, focusing on training philosophies, reward placement strategies, and building strong dog-handler…
- Becoming the Handler Your Dog Needs Lessons with Levi · 13 min · Episode 21Rose 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…
- Shaping a Baddie With Lynna Feng · 32 min · Episode 20In 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…
- Happy Anniversary: Errorless Learning with Megan Foster and Sarah Espinoza-Sokal · 49 min · Episode 19It’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…
- Process Over the Q: Playing the Long Game in Agility with Grace Heck · 45 min · Episode 18Rose 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…
- Embracing the Journey · 11 min · Episode 17In 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…
- An episode about errors with Dave Munnings · 53 min · Episode 16In 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…
- The power of pre placed rewards with Laura Waudby · 43 min · Episode 15Laura 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…
- I’ll Be Over Here Enjoying Agility · 16 min · Episode 14In 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…
- Agility Adjacent Skill: Why the Down Stay Matters · 21 min · Episode 13In 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…
- Canine Fitness with Dr. Debbie Torraca and Tara Monahan · 47 min · Episode 12In 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…
