Extreme heat has affected much of Western North America since late June, and we are still seeing temperatures over 30 degrees. Thoughts of swimming, boating and stand up paddle boarding with our dogs have never been more prevalent. Sporty Pup

Episode #7 Competitive Agility Updates for Summer 2021

Jun 13th, 2021 44m 39s

SPP is joined by two well known Canadian agility competitors for a look at the state of things in 2021. AB Regional representative Meaghan O'Neill gives us the organizational run down on what is and what isn't happening in the summer/fall of 2

Episode #6 Nose Work with Robbi Bitner

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 4m

In this episode, SPP sits down with Robbi Bitner, C-WAGS Instructor and Judge, to talk about the sport of canine scent detection, or nose work. Given how accessible this activity is for all dogs and handlers, and how beneficial it is for al

Episode #5 Canine Fitness with Bonnie Sales

Feb 14th, 2021 53m 32s

We are recording the fifth episode of the Sporty Pups Podcast during a minus thirty cold snap in the midst of a pandemic. Humans and canines alike are quite housebound, providing the perfect opportunity to do some conditioning with your dog!

Episode #4 - Talking about Canadian Agility with Seanna O'Neill

Jan 11th, 2021 52m 8s

After a short hiatus we are back with a new episode talking about dog sports in Canada! This episode features Seanna O'Neill of Dynamo Dogsports, a recognized competitor, instructor and judge in national and international dog agility. We talk

Episode #3 - Rally-O and Prairie Dog Sports

Aug 7th, 2020 47m 5s

Our third podcast looks at dog sport opportunities happening now, both virtual and live.We speak with Debbie DaCosta about the sport of Rally Obedience and the exciting, new trialing option offered by CARO. We also speak with Michelle Eadie of

Bonus

Episode #2 Bonus Track - A Conversation with Herb Williams

Jul 1st, 2020 1h 1m

Listen to Sporty Pups full conversation with Herb Williams, the founder and original host of Superdogs!

Episode #2 - Trick Training

Jul 1st, 2020 30m 17s

In Episode #2 we focus on trick training, an ideal activity for a pandemic - you can do it anytime, anywhere! Our guests are Jennifer Frasier, fresh off her 'America's Got Talent' performance and Herb Williams, founder and original host of Sup

Episode #1 - Backyard Dog Sports

May 31st, 2020 22m 57s

We are starting this podcast during the pandemic of 2020, and all organized dog sport activities are on pause. What is happening? Backyard Dog Sports! Find out about online events as we interview competitors Lori Weltz and Nicky Monson.

Rate