Flat Out Agility
Flat Out Agility is an Australian podcast about dog agility, hosted by an enthusiast rather than a professional trainer. The host shares personal opinions, experiences and perspectives from inside the sport. Episodes focus on training, competing and the wider agility community. It is aimed at fellow agility handlers who want an informal, passion-driven take on the sport.
Episodes
From “low drive” to an Agility National Champion with Kim Benning
"Low drive" dogs present their own unique challenges around motivation, reinforcement and relationship. Kim Benning from Victoria takes us through her journey with her Jack Russell Pippi and how she got worked with her dog to eventually succeed at the 2026 Australian Agility Nationals.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Thirty years in agility with Geraldine Kisielnicki
Ever wondered what agility was like in the early years? Geraldine Kisielnicki from Victoria tells us all about her agility career over the last thirty years, what's changed, and why she still does it.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Competing in agility for the first time with an "off breed" with Tiffanie Pearse
My friend and fellow club member Tiffanie walks us through her first season of agility competition with her beagle Beau, sharing her achievements, reflections and lessons from the year.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Making the most of your agility course walking time
In this episode I walk you through my five phase approach to course walking. Inspired by judge and trainer Tenielle Thwaites, OneMind Dogs coach Niki Drage and Megan Foster of Fostering Excellence in Agility.Fostering Excellence in Agility episode mentionedIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
Agility "hot takes" and how to address issues in the sport
This isn't a typical hot takes episode. I'm not actually a huge fan of this framing! But I do see its value as a jumping off point, so this is a deeper dive into common hot takes in agility.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr.
What comes before agility
Everyone knows you need solid foundations, good obstacle skills and great handling to be good at agility, but what comes before that? This episode discusses the prerequisite skills required for agility training.Arousal and Aggression episode on Aggression Bytes"Over" Arousal episode on Cog Dog RadioHow Outside the Ring Behaviors Impacts Inside the Ring Behaviors episode on Fostering Exce
Supporting juniors in agility with Molly Morgan
It turns out the offerings for juniors in Australian agility are pretty slim! Other countries seem to have much more robust systems in place. Molly Morgan came on the show to talk about her experience as a junior, her trip to New Zealand's junior dog training camp, and her dreams to start a program for juniors here at home.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Does my dog actually enjoy agility?
One of the most difficult questions you can ask yourself in agility is, does my dog enjoy this? This episode talks through how you can go about working out the answer.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Running an agility club under different agility venues with Ryan Fonti
Clubs are the backbone of Australian agility. What is it like to run the largest agility club in NSW? Agility Dog Club NSW runs trials under both ANKC and ADAA codes, which is a unique offering that smaller clubs can't often do. Club President Ryan Fonti joins Flat Out Agility to talk about what goes into running a club of this size, the differences between the two venues, and the community be
Agility Nationals postmortem
Dissecting the Agility Nationals experience!Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Agility thoughts and feelings from competitors and judges at the Agility Nationals
Listen to the thoughts and feelings of competitors and judges on the ground at the Australian Agility Nationals 2026 in Brisbane, Queensland.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
The World Agility Open experience with Amber Chambers
Following in our coverage of the Aussie WAO team, we are joined this week by Amber Chambers who also competed at the event for Team Australia.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Competing in agility internationally with Eva-Lotta and Isabella Baad
Ever wondered what it's like to compete at the World Agility Open? Mother-daughter duo and recent members of Team Australia Eva-Lotta and Isabella Baad are on the podcast to talk about their experience at WAO 2026.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Judging agility internationally with Petr Pupik
Acclaimed agility judge Petr Pupik of the Czech Republic joins Flat Out Agility to discuss all things judging internationally and for major competitions. Petr will be the international guest judge at the Australian Agility Nationals 2026 and gives us some insight into his preparation for the event and feelings on course design.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Australian Agility Nationals 2026 with Moira Bruce
Learn all about Australia's biggest agility event, the Agility Nationals which will be held in Brisbane, Queensland 23-28 June 2026. Moira Bruce joins us from the working group to give us all the details on how it works and what to expect.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Routines for agility training and competition
Agility routines are intentional patterns we craft that help both our dogs and ourselves get focused and find flow. These routines tell us what’s coming next, anchor our nerves, create clarity and manage arousal. Let's chat about what they are and how to make them.The effects of the warm up and cool down processIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
Top Dog Events trial management platform with Simon Innes
Ever wondered what goes into online event management systems? Simon Innes came on the show to talk all about Top Dog Events, probably the most used trial management platform in the Australian agility scene.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Why you need failure tolerance in agility
One of the most important things I have learned from my agility journey is to tolerate failure. Let's dig into why.Bad Dog Agility episode mentionedDQ'd at the trial again playlistIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
From competing to judging agility with Nadine Neethling
WA handler and judge Nadine Neethling joins the show for a conversation about judging, agility in Western Australia, safety and the future of agility.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Striving for excellence in agility
Striving for excellence in agility is a growth mindset that can shape our everyday experience with our dogs, no matter the level we’re at. By utilising this mindset in your agility journey, you can achieve more and go further in the sport.Before the Q episode mentionedIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
Find me in the drift: what agility means to me
This is another philosophical one, folks. I've been mulling some things over lately about what agility means and who does it. This is my attempt to get those thoughts out connected and coherent. Not sure I succeeded, but I did my best.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Raising agility puppies with Maria Thiry
Agility trainer and canine fitness coach Maria Thiry of Red Dog Agility is on the podcast to talk all about raising puppies for agility.Check out Meg's Puppy Diary and Red Dog Squad.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Training agility is building a house
Here's a little pep talk I wrote for myself, and for you too! Agility is building a house, so make sure it's one you want to live in.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Agility in remote and rural areas with Niki Drage
In this episode agility trainer and OneMind Dogs coach Niki Drage talks to us all about agility in remote and rural areas.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
What to train next for agility?
Sometimes it can be really hard to figure out what agility skill to train next. So let’s figure this out!Click here to download the free Agility Skills Checklist by Flat Out Agility.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr.
Aussies go to the World Agility Open with Tanya McAndrew
Australian team manager Tanya McAndrew tells us all about the World Agility Open and what it involves, who is going to represent Australia, and how you can follow all the action.Correction: Tanya said that Portugal also uses host dogs, but she meant to say Colombia.World Agility Open websiteIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
Creating an agility culture for Australia
What is culture in agility? Culture is the way we behave, how we understand each other and the shared values that tie us together. Culture is not something you create once and it just exists in perpetuity. It requires regular reflection, interrogation and imagination to consider future possibilities.In this episode, I explore how we can go about shaping culture consciously and thoughtfully, what k
Training agility for the movie Runt with Becky Faulkner
I was thrilled to chat with animal trainer Becky Faulkner, owner and trainer of the dog Squid, star of the 2024 Australian film Runt. Check out Becky's work at We Do Animals.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
Reflections and goals for agility training and trialling
It's time to reflect on 2025 and set some goals for 2026! What are your agility goals for the coming year?Bad Dog Agility episode mentionedArousal Valence ModelHélène Lawler webinar mentionedIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
What gear do you need for agility?
What do you actually need to do agility? Not that much!Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
All about Agility Games with Heather Northover
Chatting with judge Heather Northover about Games. I didn't specify in the episode, but we are talking about Dogs Australia rules specifically.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
A short meditation on time in agility
A short meditation on time and agility.Intro and outro music by Álfheimr.
Agility is a mind game
Mindset is a huge part of any sport. Let's talk about it!Fostering Excellence in Agility: Expectations of a QIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
From Foundations to Trialling
One handler's journey training their dog from Foundations to Trialling!From Foundations to Trialling write-up on MediumIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
Building community in agility
Community is as important in agility as in any sport. But how do we build it?Intro and outro music by Álfheimr
The Five Stages of Agility
In this episode, Grace talks about the concept of the Five Stages of the Hunter and how it might apply to agility.Boone and Crockett Club's article on The Five Stages of the HunterYou're Wrong About episode mentionedIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
An Agility Journey
Welcome to Flat Out Agility! I'm your host, Grace, a dog enthusiast based in Darwin, Northern Territory. This podcast is to provide an Australian perspective on dog agility. In this first episode, I talk about my agility journey.Before the QIntro and outro music by Álfheimr
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