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Why did I change my intro? Listen and find out. I hope you are enjoying agility.

I had a great  time interviewing Jordan and hearing about her journey with Zuko and all the lessons he has taught her. I hope you have enjoyed it too! Connect with Jordan here Do you enjoy the content and want to support it. Buy me a coffee here

Rose shares her recent journey through agility challenges, including setbacks, lessons learned from a tough trial, and her decision to pause competition to focus on rebuilding confidence. Check out Sarah's podcast https://sarahstremming.com/podcasts/

a continuation from part one,I hope you enjoy our conversation. sign up for the mindset summit here. https://forms.gle/eQoEGq3gAaoVr5CW7 More from Grace Hounds of Heck Dog Training Hounds of Heck | Facebook https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UrbdyHWrr_HkW5rgK4ajGn1j5tNcHVV3/view?usp=sharing - Worksheet from Grace

Grace Heck and I sit down and talk about training plans and how to formulate good ones.  This episode is packed with great info so much so I had to split it into two parts. Grace shares some huge news at the end of the episode check out more from Grace here: Hounds of Heck Dog Training  Hounds of Heck | Facebook EARS UP mindset summit fill out the google form here: https://forms.gle/o7TrKgJsgr1ah6Kx8

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This week Anna Hinze of Agility Campus and I sit down and have a conversation about trial readiness. There is a lot that goes into getting a dog ready to trial and a lot that goes into ensuring behaviors can hold up in the environment. There are some really great tips in this episode I hope you enjoy it.   Anna's Newsletter signup : https://landing.agilitycampus.com/newsletter/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/agilitycampus?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Home - Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer - check them out!! Stay in Touch with me- seriously you don't want to miss what's coming up!

In this episode, Rose chats with Fanny Gott about the importance of verbal cues in agility training, focusing on the metaphor of cues as green lights. They explore how to train effective verbal cues, the role of handling, and strategies to improve communication with dogs during competitions. Fanny Gott instagram   Home - The Agility Connection membership site SIGN UP here and let Fanny know I sent you!  Agility Connection Instagram Follow Before the Q on Instagram HERE   Home - Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer - Thank you so much for supporting the podcast.  Next cohort starts July 4th.

In this episode, Rose shares her personal journey of staying motivated and improving in agility training despite limited access to coursework due to her remote location and weather challenges. She discusses mindset strategies, the importance of intentional training, and how to make progress with what you have. Agility Odyssey - sign up for Sarah's emails here!  https://www.instagram.com/before.the.q?igsh=cGp2em9lbXlwdHR2&utm_source=qr  - it would sure be cool if you could give me a follow here!

In this episode, Kale McCann shares her extensive experience in agility, focusing on training philosophies, reward placement strategies, and building strong dog-handler relationships. Discover practical tips to enhance your training! McCann Dogs Agility Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2faAHEvCRf1dDtpCntA1Mu?si=813bb3ea61d14b32  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDogsAgility Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mccanndogsagility/ Online Training: www.Patreon.com/McCannDogs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/McCannDogsAgility McCann Dog Training  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/McCannDogs -  1.61 M subscribers www.McCannDogs.com

Rose shares her personal journey and insights on how to show up as the handler and trainer that your dog needs, especially during challenging moments in agility training and competitions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your dog's communication, adjusting training strategies, and maintaining a curious, supportive mindset

In this episode, Rose chats with good friend of the podcast Lynna. They explore the unique challenges and triumphs of training a non-traditional agility dog, emphasizing the importance of building confidence, understanding canine behavior, and redefining success in the sport. Lynna shares valuable insights on the significance of reinforcement, the emotional dynamics of training, and the life lessons learned through their partnership. This episode is a testament to the joy and connection that can be fostered through patience and understanding. Also I kind of cant believe I have done 20 episodes! Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the episode remember to subscribe and Rate the podcast on whatever platform you listening from!!

It’s the one-year anniversary of Before the Q! To celebrate, Rose is joined by coaches, mentors, and friends Megan Foster and Sarah Espinoza-Sokal for an in-depth, practical conversation about errorless learning—what it really means, how it shows up in real agility training, and why it can be such a powerful framework in a fast, high-arousal sport. Megan Foster Agility coach, trainer, and host of Fostering Excellence in Agility. Megan brings decades of experience and a deep focus on clarity, connection, and clean reinforcement.Home - Fostering Excellence in Agility Sarah Espinosa-Socal Agility coach, trainer, and host of The Agility Odyssey Podcast. Sarah emphasizes communication, kindness, and mutual joy in training.Agility Odyssey Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a training friendPost about it on social media and tag Before the QLeave a review — it’s one of the best ways to support the podcastHere’s to another year of learning, questioning, and enjoying agility  There is a pretty sweet giveaway going on on my Instagram and Facebook you should absolutely go check it out.

Rose is joined by Grace Heck owner of Hounds of Heck—for a deep, honest conversation about mindset, process, and what success in agility really looks like. Grace shares her philosophy of process over results and why focusing solely on Qs and ribbons can actually hold teams back. Together, Rose and Grace unpack what it means to play the long game in agility—from handling pressure at the start line, to building trust with your dog, to redefining success even when the run doesn’t go clean on paper. Before the Q Landing Page — Hounds of Heck check out other mindset content from Grace!!!! Enjoyed this episode?  Share it with a training friendPost about it on social media and tag Before the QLeave a review — it’s one of the best ways to support the podcast

In this episode of Before the Q, Rose reflects on her journey in podcasting, the importance of community support, and setting goals for the new year. She shares her excitement about upcoming projects, including a vlog and fundraising efforts, while encouraging listeners to reflect on the gifts that agility has brought to their lives. The episode wraps up with a call for listener engagement and a preview of future content. page_1_thumb_big.png (530×749) BINGO CARD Before The Q / Swag for Organizations | Need Some Sun - support the pod order a T SHIRT Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone with Rose Cybulski - Podcast Episode with my coach  https://youtu.be/gr_SZ8lS__s  - EPISODE 2 OF VLOG  Who do you think I should chat with next/ what do you want to hear more about. IF you don't have Instagram or Facebook and still want to reach out shoot me an email : [email protected]