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!)

This week, we’re thrilled to have Anthony Clarke, founder of British Agility, on our podcast. Co-host Jennifer Crank recently competed in the Longines Agility Grand Prix 2024 in Miami, a new agility event held in partnership with the Longines Global Champions Tour. We’ll share insights from both the organizer’s and competitor’s perspectives, giving you an inside look into this new event.

• Jennifer’s firsthand insights and highlights from competing in the Longines Agility Grand Prix 2024.
• How the event promotes dog agility to a wider audience.
• Behind-the-scenes look at the planning and execution that goes into organizing the event.
• Insights into the criteria and process for selecting competitors for future events.

• The British Agility Website: https://britishagility.co.uk/
• British Agility on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishagility.co.uk/
• Meet the athletes: https://www.facebook.com/reel/767676161746514
• Watch the Promo Reel: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1779892522531298