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Dog Sports Decoded

Dog Sports Decoded

By Megan Ritchie

This podcast has been created with beginner dog sport handlers in mind. As a newer handler myself, I wanted a place where enthusiasts would be welcome to come hear from top trainers and competitors, learn about new sports and training techniques, and get insight into how they can elevate their relationship with their dog. So please join me in the journey.
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Ep 31. Finding Your Perfect Trainer

Dog Sports DecodedDec 19, 2020

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Ep 31. Finding Your Perfect Trainer

Ep 31. Finding Your Perfect Trainer

Megan Ritchie shares her insights reviewing Katenna Jones' book "Fetching The Perfect Dog Trainer".

If you want to know what type of training and services are available, learn what certifications to look for, and know what to ask the trainer (before putting down your money) then tune in now!

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Dec 19, 202028:06
Ep 30. Best Winter Coat

Ep 30. Best Winter Coat

Megan Ritchie shares critical information with you about what the best winter coats are for your dog. If you want to know what style of coats are available, learn what the best option is when using a harness, and when might you use each style then tune in now!

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Dec 06, 202021:55
Ep 29. Bikejoring Setup

Ep 29. Bikejoring Setup

Megan Ritchie will share critical information with you about how to set up your bike for bikejoring. If you want to why you should use your noodle, how to hook it up to your bike, and how to set up a bikejoring antenna - then tune in now!

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Nov 29, 202007:14
Ep 28. 10 Must-Ask Questions Before Leaving Your Dog With Strangers

Ep 28. 10 Must-Ask Questions Before Leaving Your Dog With Strangers

If you want to know how to find a pet sitter you can trust, what to ask to know if it's a good fit for your dog, and learn what warning signs should send you running for the hills - then let Megan Ritchie show you how to enjoy your holiday without worrying about whether your dog is safe and happy.

Listen now to learn how!

Nov 21, 202023:50
Ep 27. Kicksleddin' It!

Ep 27. Kicksleddin' It!

What every owner needs to know about kicksleds!

In this brand new episode, Megan Ritchie reveals everything you need to know about how a kicksled works, and how to set yours up for your dog, so you can have the most fun you've ever had with your dog this winter!

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Nov 14, 202013:47
Ep 26. Dog Sledding Bylaws

Ep 26. Dog Sledding Bylaws

If you want to learn what to look for in your town's bylaws, know what keywords to look for, and help maintain a positive public image for the sport then let Megan Ritchie show you how to interpret your town's bylaws, so you can stay on the right side of the law.

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Nov 07, 202019:39
Ep 25. Light It Up

Ep 25. Light It Up

If you do struggle to stay visible when walking your dog at night? Would you like to be easier to see, and avoid getting run into? If so this episode with Mega Ritchie will automatically help you fix that AND keep you and your dog safer when walking in the dark.

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Oct 24, 202012:52
Ep 24. X-Back Fit

Ep 24. X-Back Fit

Wanna Be Dog Sledders - This new episode with Megan Ritchie makes it super simple for you to understand how to make sure your dog's new x-back harness fits. So you can hit the trails faster!

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Oct 17, 202026:49
Ep 23. Agility Practice

Ep 23. Agility Practice

If you need to succeed with your agility training, but you're struggling with getting the most of your practice time, this episode will help you fix that AND show you have confidence when practicing outside of agility class.

If you want to learn how to start practicing agility training on your own, know where you can find courses to practice (and what kind to practice), and be able to read course maps then tune in now!

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Oct 09, 202030:35
Ep 22. Slow Down!

Ep 22. Slow Down!

If you want to know what slow feeders are (and how they work), learn what the benefits are of using a slow feeder, and when not to use a slow feeder then let Megan Ritchie show you how to slow down your dog that eats too fast.

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Sep 25, 202017:07
Ep 21. Barn Hunt: Part 1

Ep 21. Barn Hunt: Part 1

What every owner needs to know about Barn Hunt rules!

In this brand new interview, Megan Ritchie and Barn Hunt instructor Monkia Hoyer reveal everything you need to know about what the rule book says? Find out what you need to know to compete and excel at your next Barn Hunt trial.

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Sep 18, 202041:40
Ep 20. What Is Clicker Training?

Ep 20. What Is Clicker Training?

If you've heard about this clicker training thing, but have been struggling to learn what it is and whether you should use it to teach your dog a new skill, this podcast with Megan Ritchie will automatically help you fix that AND help you get started teaching your dog a cool new trick.

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Sep 14, 202029:11
Ep 19. Canicross Quick Start

Ep 19. Canicross Quick Start

If you want to Learn what Canicross is...and how you can benefit from it, know what equipment you need to get started, and the basic ques and how to teach them to your dog, then let Megan Ritchie show you how to finally stop being frustrated by your dog pulling on the leash.

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Sep 04, 202025:49
Ep 18. Off Leash Conflict

Ep 18. Off Leash Conflict

Megan Ritchie's shares critical information with you about what we can do to prevent off-leash dogs in on-leash areas.

If you want to where you are most likely to find dogs off-leash illegally, why owners might have their dog off-leash, and what we can do to solve it then tune in now!

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Aug 29, 202035:38
Ep 17. Group Or Private?

Ep 17. Group Or Private?

If you want to know the difference between private sessions and group classes, know which format is best for you and your dog, and know what's best for your specific sport then let Megan Ritchie show you know what kind of training session is best for your training goals.

Watch this episode now to get started!

Aug 21, 202022:52
Ep 16. Throwing Practice

Ep 16. Throwing Practice

If you want to have your dog be more successful when training and competing at their next dock diving or disc competition, want to know how practicing your throws will improve your score, and what drills to work on then let Megan Ritchie and disc dog expert Gulnaz Zagidullina show you how to get your dog catching more of your throws.

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Aug 14, 202041:37
Ep 15. Dock Go Bag

Ep 15. Dock Go Bag

If you want to make your next dock diving trial painless, be able to stay organized at the trial, and avoid getting your car filthy coming back home then let Megan Ritchie show you how to stay organized at your next dock diving trial.

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Podcast sponsored by High Drive

www.myhighdrivedog.com

Aug 07, 202012:31
Ep 14. Treats, Treats, Treats

Ep 14. Treats, Treats, Treats

Host Megan Ritchie will show you how to get the most success in your next training session, just by changing your training treats.


If you want a well-trained dog, want to know how to get the most out of your next training class, and want to reward your dog, then tune in now!


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Jul 31, 202049:30
Ep 13. Surviving The Blind

Ep 13. Surviving The Blind

If you want to keep your dog quiet in the Barn Hunt blind, not disturb other competitors, and have the most success when competing then let Megan Ritchie and Barn Hunt expert Monika Hoyer show you how to have your dog calm and ready to work when leaving the blind.

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Jul 25, 202032:57
Ep 12. Home Alone

Ep 12. Home Alone

Megan Ritchie shows you the best toys to help prevent separation anxiety in your dog.

If you want to know the top toys for preventing separation anxiety, learn how these toys can help your dog, and want to avoid wasting money on the wrong toys then tune in now!

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Jul 18, 202046:04
Ep 11. Which Breed?

Ep 11. Which Breed?

If you want to find the best K9 partner for dog sports, find the breed most likely to succeed in your chosen sport, and find a dog that will easily fit into your life then let Megan Ritchie show you find your perfect future dog sports partner.  

Watch this episode now to get started!

Jul 10, 202057:42
Ep 10. Scent Detection 101

Ep 10. Scent Detection 101

Megan Ritchie's guest today is scent detection expert Carrie McAunaul who will share critical information with you about how to train your dog for scent detection.

If you want to be able to teach your dog scent detection, want to know what the differences in the associations are, and know how to get started then tune in now!

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Jul 03, 202001:01:48
Ep 9. Ready To Rock The Dock?

Ep 9. Ready To Rock The Dock?

If you want to be able to sign up for your first dock diving competition, know what Splashes and Games to register for at your first competition, and how to know when you're ready to compete then let Megan Ritchie and dock diving expert Gulnaz Zagidullina get you ready to compete at your first NADD event.

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Jun 26, 202043:19
Ep 8. Start Here!

Ep 8. Start Here!

If you want to do something fun with your dog, tire your dog out, and build a solid relationship with them then let Megan Ritchie help you decide which dog sport to try, even if you've never done any dog training before in your life.

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Jun 19, 202028:01
Ep 7. 7 Mistakes New Owners Make Taking Their First Dog Training Class

Ep 7. 7 Mistakes New Owners Make Taking Their First Dog Training Class

Host Megan Ritchie will show you how to have the most success at your first dog training class, and have the best results when teaching your dog something new.

If you want a well-trained dog, want to get the most value out of your training class, and reduce frustration then tune in now!

Listen to this episode now to get started!

Jun 13, 202040:19
Ep 6. Sign UpDog

Ep 6. Sign UpDog

If you need to enter your first UpDog competition, but you're struggling with the paperwork side. This podcast with Host Megan Ritchie will help you fix that AND show you all the steps you need to do to enter your first UpDog Challenge competition.

Jun 06, 202021:43
Ep 5. Park-What?

Ep 5. Park-What?

Here's what every owner needs to know about dog parkour!

In this brand new interview, Megan Ritchie and dog parkour expert Janilee Benell teach you how you can get your dog to do cool parkour tricks.

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May 29, 202056:30
Ep 4. What Is That?

Ep 4. What Is That?

You saw a viral video, or performance at a local event, and thought - man that was cool, I wonder if my dog could do that?  

In this brand new episode, Megan Ritchie reveals everything you need to know to find a local training class, club, or competition to get started quickly in a new dog sport...oh, and how to figure out what the heck that sport is called.

May 22, 202036:13
Ep 3. Is There Anything Bigger Than Dog Sports?

Ep 3. Is There Anything Bigger Than Dog Sports?

If you want to stop wasting time searching Facebook for that event posting...you swear you saw posted, somewhere, post your training classes and events where interested dog owners can find them, or add those highly coveted backlinks to your business website then let Megan Ritchie and Nanaimo Disc Dog Club member Jade Zwingli show you a new way to connect owners, trainers, and clubs together.

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May 15, 202018:38
Ep 2. Don't Bake The Dog

Ep 2. Don't Bake The Dog

If you want to have more confidence when benching your dog in warm weather, reduce your dogs stress at a show, and stop worrying about your dog being in a hot car, then let Megan Ritchie and benching expert Monika Hoyer show you reduce the greenhouse effect heating up your car.

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May 09, 202050:51
Ep 1. 3 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Benching At A Trial...And How To Avoid Them

Ep 1. 3 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Benching At A Trial...And How To Avoid Them

If you want your dog to perform their very best at a trial, keep your dog calm and relaxed, and reduce show pen nerves then let Megan Ritchie and expert dog trialer Jade Zwingli show you how to have the most success at a trial.

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May 09, 202043:28
Ep 0. Why Dog Sports Decoded?

Ep 0. Why Dog Sports Decoded?

Join Megan Ritchie for her inaugural podcast to share her story behind the creation of the Dog Sports Decoded Podcast and how she hopes it will help you with your dog in the future.

If you are determined to build a strong foundation for your dog's future sporting career, and how you can learn from (instead of repeat) others mistakes tune in now!

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May 09, 202020:52