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

In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share and discuss the qualifying rates for all jump heights in AKC agility, covering both Jumpers with Weaves and Standard, from Novice A to Masters level.

• The qualifying rates for each height class in AKC agility for 2023.
• How to calculate your predicted QQ rate.
• What Q rate is considered “good.”
• The pros and cons of using Q rate to evaluate performance.

• AKC Q Rates for 2023
• A Look at Qualification Rate by Height
• A Look at Speed by Height

Join us for an exciting episode where Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer interview Cynthia Hornor about the big win with her remarkable dog, Nimble, the first 12″ overall champion at the prestigious Masters Agility Championship at Westminster.

• Insights into how competitors felt about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show venue.
• Detailed discussion on the design of the agility courses at Westminster.
• Cynthia’s strategy and approach to navigating the event with Nimble and Truant (last year’s overall champion).
• Why this was one of the best broadcasts ever for an agility event.
• Reasons why Nimble, as the overall winner, has garnered extra attention from the national media, from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal.

• Westminster Special: Mutt Hysteria (Catching Up With Stacey and Roo!)