Dudley Shumate joins the podcast to talk about the inaugural Senior Open, a new international event for competitors 55 and older, hosted by the FCI. The event was held in Belgium from July 18-21, 2024.

• The structure of the Senior Open Agility World Championship (SOAWC).
• How the US Team was selected.
• Dudley’s advice to competitors, especially seniors.

• Episode 182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure
• Follow Dudley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009140141755
• Watch Dudley’s Winning Run on Facebook or YouTube (different view)

In this episode, Jenn shares her experience at the 2024 Premier Cup which was held June 29th at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota.

• How to get an invite to this event.
• Jenn’s history with this event.
• Details and stories about this year’s surface, venue, and weather.
• The winners of each height class.

• Where to Watch the 2024 AKC Premier Cup
• Information on the venue and surface: https://nscsports.org/facilities/stadium/
• Episode 215: The 2019 AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM
• Episode 220: AKC Agility Premier Cup Wrap-up
• Watch Jenn and Bee on all three rounds here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cvPPmrt0Sc

In this episode, we share our personal experiences and tips for helping dogs who get anxious during Fourth of July fireworks, discussing both successful and unsuccessful strategies.

• Strategies to create a comfortable and secure environment for your dog during fireworks.
• How to prepare in advance for fireworks with physical activity.
• Tips on using background noise or music to drown out firework sounds.
• Using anti-anxiety medications and natural supplements.

• Thunder Shirt
• ElleVet Calm & Comfort Chews