AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 01/08/2026I post most regularly on FB. I've just finished adding all my 2024 FB posts to my blog! I'll be chipping away adding 2025 and beyond. Check them out at: agilitynerd.com/blog/facebook/ 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 05/05/2026Need ring numbers for building courses? I've updated agilitycourses.com to create even better number sets! I found a new "hyperreadable" font and tested it out making some laminated numbers for my friend's place. #dogagility 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 11/03/2026Going to the UKI 1-TDC Invitational? I WILL update my schedule maker soon after the schedules are available! I'll announce it here and you'll see it go active on: compete.agilitynerd.comcompete.agilitynerd.comAgilityNerd CompeteCreate your own personalized competition schedule. 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 15/02/2026Sorry I forgot to post about my AKC goal tracker here! Here's a blog post describing its features: www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comAKC Title And Event Goal Tracker Released!Easy-to-use web app to track your dogs' progress toward AKC agility titles and event qualifications including MACH/PACH, AGCH, NAC, Invitational, and World Team Tryouts. 010 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 04/01/2026Ever have trouble finding my dog agility tool websites? I've updated agilitynerd.com The top half shows the six most recent blog posts. The bottom half has images, descriptions, and links to each of my dog agility software tools! There's a new one listed in there too... 011 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 04/01/2026"So long and thanks for all the fish" ~ Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Today I shutdown googility.com / dogagilitysearch.com It was helpful in the 2000s. But, now people are able to find trainers, facilities, etc. without a purpose built search site.googility.comGoogility - AgilityNerd Dog Agility SearchAgilityNerd's Dog Agility Search Engine 120 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 03/01/2026I think 11/16 was closer to the weaves a little; folks were split on which way to turn at 11. You can work 12 as the front or back side too. Lots of variations with only three obstacles! #agilitynerd 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 03/01/2026Here's a #dogagilitysnippet from Grace Huffman's UKI Master Agility course. I've added green 8 and 9 to make it a little longer. Start at 8 from either side (treat 9 as bidirectional too!), wrap 11 to either left or right. 1/2 110 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 14/12/2025I was looking to protect the rear bumper on my SUV and provide a grippy surface for my dogs when they jump up into their crates. I found a flexible floor mat at HomeDepot and added a magnet to hold it out of the way. www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comDIY Bumper Cover for Vehicles With Dog CratesA simple, affordable bumper cover for vehicles with dog crates. This solution helps protect your car’s bumper and makes it easier for dogs to get into their crates. 011 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 08/12/2025My AgilityNerd Results Blender for UKI results has been updated with the 2026 requirements for the USO, WCO, and Canadian Open! Folks with it installed will get updated once it is approved by Apple, Google, and Firefox. Go to blender.agilitynerd.com to install it in your browser. 010 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 01/12/2025Got a heap-o-snow over the weekend! It was a good test of my new Clip And Go contact covers 👍 030 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 17/11/2025Best of luck to everyone at the UKI US Open this week! Every run you'll be crossing the finish line with the best teammate! 020 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 09/11/2025Lab Tested Online makes it really easy to find and enter AKC agility trials. I'm trying to earn Premier Qs for WTT before the end of the year. It's search makes it easy to find nearby trials offering Premier. Then select classes and download the fully filled forms; DONE! Well worth $10/year. 011 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 05/11/2025Here are four short Masters level skills training sequences for a narrow training space from a recent workshop I gave at Talcott Mountain Agility Club in Manchester, CT. #dogagilitytraining #agilitynerd www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comFour Short Masters Skills SequencesHere are four short Masters level skills training sequences for a narrow training space from a recent workshop I gave at Talcott Mountain… 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 02/11/2025Looking for some novice/starters level dog agility training courses? Here are four sequences I created for a recent workshop. #dogagilitytraining #agilitynerd www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comFour Novice Training CoursesHere are four novice/starters level training sequences for a narrow training space from a recent workshop I gave at Talcott Moutain Agility… 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 29/09/2025Snap!’s only International Q of the weekend came in the last class and earned him his UKI International Agility Champion (IAC) title! 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 26/09/2025Looking for courses to run this weekend? Here are four Masters/International-ish sequences I created for a workshop for an 80x100 space. They use the same equipment setup I posted recently with 7 short skills sequences. Enjoy! www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comFour Masters Training Sequences - Sept 2025Here are four sequences working on Masters level skills using the same equipment setup. Each sequence contains multiple skills and challenges for both handler and dog. 010 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 25/09/2025If you or you dog agility teammate are a Newbie, Beginner, Novice, or whatever you call yourself, I've put together a list of my AgilityNerd blog articles that focus on getting started in dog agility. www.agilitynerd.com/blog/tags/st... #dogagility 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 23/09/2025Training the chute? I doubt it! I've updated my blog software so I can mark articles as obsolete and now a warning will be shown at the top of the article. I've started marking some articles and will update others as I come across them. 110 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 15/09/2025Looking for short skills-focused training sequences? Here are 7 I created for a recent workshop for a range of skills. #dogagility #agilitynerd www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comShort Skills Training Sequences - September 2025Seven short skills training sequences for the same equipment setup designed to work on fundamental and advanced handling techniques. Each sequence contains multiple skills and challenges for both… 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 02/09/2025Another classic dog agility sequence: the pinwheel to serpentine combo (or vice versa) 4-10. I'm sure some variation of this in at least one course somewhere in the country every weekend 😀 #dogagility #dogagilitytraining 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 31/08/2025The "cloverleaf" (at least that's I call it) e.g. 9-10-11 seems to be popping up again in courses and drills. It's been around for ages and is a good set up to practice forward sends, wraps, back side wraps, threadle wraps, etc. Some workshop participants *might* see it appear in the near future 😉 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 28/07/2025Ever have a course map and want to set up/build that agility course in your practice space? Want to help build courses at an agility trial? I'll go over the basics, starting from a course map/diagram to a finished course ready to run. www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comHow to Build Dog Agility Courses - VideoEver have a course map and want to set up/build that agility course in your practice space? Want to help build courses at an agility trial? I'll go over the basics, starting from a course map/diagram… 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 21/07/2025Can you handle this weave entry? I've blogged our experience (with video) running Stefanie Theis' Masters Series Jumping course with the most challenging weave entry I can recall. It's a fun sequence to run and use for practice! #dogagility #agilitynerd www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility... 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 06/07/2025A friend of mine’s dogs are injured and I’m still not able to run my own dogs. I offered to let her run my dogs at a workshop. So I wrote a blog post with a list of the verbal cues I use for my dogs to help her out. #dogagility #dogtraining www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.comMy Dogs' Verbal and Marker CuesLists of the verbal and marker cues I use in training/handling my dogs. 020 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 13/06/2025Ever been frustrated when you wanted to build a course at home and the course map doesn't have a grid or any dimensions? I wrote up a blog post and recorded a video for a quick and easy website that does all the work! www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility... 020 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 12/06/2025Calling all junior dog agility handlers! MIAC is hosting a FREE camp for junior handlers on Oct 11-12 in Middleton, WI. Registration opens June 30th. Please share to all the junior handlers you know! mwagilityclub.com/2025/06/04/o...mwagilityclub.comOctober 11-12, 2025 – Stars of Tomorrow Junior Agility Camp – Midwest International Agility ClubJunior handlers born in 2007 or later are invited to participate in this one of a kind agility camp organized and sponsored by MIAC. 010 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 09/06/2025Unusual designs for me, I tried to stick with AKC-ish obstacle spacing but with some international skills. www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility...agilitynerd.com 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 09/06/2025I've posted my Skills & Short Sequences courses from yesterday to my website. THANKS to everyone who attended I had a great time! We are looking for a date for another day of workshops. 100 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 10/05/2025Our dogs are more than our dog agility teammates. Here’s almost 14 yro Flyer as he follows me around the yard while I’m watering the reseeded lawn. For his whole life Flyer has always been nearby “helping” me. I love having my silent companion nearby. 010 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 21/04/2025If you need a logo please put it in a blank spot on each course. 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 21/04/2025Dog agility judges and clubs/competitions PLEASE don't put giant logos on your course maps. Competitors are reading maps on their phone screens. A logo might look great on a computer but they can hide obstacles/numbers when reduced down to phone size. I made this map to illustrate the problem. 110 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 20/04/2025Our dogs are amazing! It is easy to loose sight of that when we are always focused on improving our performance. So take a moment to look at a video of your last run and really watch your dog and appreciate just how awesome they are! #dogagility #dogtraining Photos Barking Dog Images 040 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 19/04/2025Whoa! I just posted my 200th blog post with video on agilitynerd.com! My Getting Started in Snooker video is now live on the blog. I never thought I'd have that many videos... #dogagility #snooker #agilitynerd 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 18/04/2025Stefanie Theis k9nut.com joIned me to go over everything you need to know to get started playing snooker! The recording is available on YouTube: youtu.be/M0MnDnCHHf8 Thanks to everyone who stuck with us through the technical problems!youtu.beDog Agility Snooker BasicsStefanie Theis https://k9nut.com joins me to go over all you need to know to run your first Snooker course! 010 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 15/04/2025Doh! The correct url would be snooker.agilitynerd.comsnooker.agilitynerd.comAgilityNerd Snooker CalculatorA flexible calculator for dog agility snooker scores and times. 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 14/04/2025I’ve added links to the snooker rules for CPE, UKI, and USDAA to my snooker calculator at: snooker.agilityner.com #dogagility #snooker #agilitynerd 100 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 12/04/2025Save the date! Dog Agility Snooker Basics online presentation April 17th 8PM Chicago time on FB live. It will be recorded and posted on my blog afterwards. Sign up: www.facebook.com/events/14198... #agilitynerd #dogagility 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 10/04/2025tentative and expecting things to go wrong was never going to get us through a course! A motto I still live by: "Plan, walk the plan, then execute the plan." www.agilitynerd.com/blog/agility... (2/2)agilitynerd.comContact Sports Trial - Mental Side of SnookerFrom a Q perspective we didn't do very well (only 3 for 7) and our Starters Snooker Q was one of the elusive ones. We did earn our Advanced… 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 10/04/2025Confession: the guy who is giving the Snooker Basics presentation went 0 for 7 in USDAA Starters Snooker! Here's my blog post from May 2009 (see the What Did I Learn section) where I realized I had to commit to running my plan as though it was a numbered course; being (1/2) 100 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 03/04/2025I've published my Snooker Calculator website. Enjoy! snooker.agilitynerd.com #dogagility #dogagilitysnooker #agilitynerd 010 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 02/04/2025Speaking of Snooker, I'm working on a new app that some of you might find useful (while avoiding working on my taxes!). #dogagility #dogagilitycompetition #agilitynerdyoutu.beComing Soon! Dog Agility Snooker Score/Time CalculatorLet me know if you think this would be helpful or if you can think of any missing features.The "minimum 37 points" only applies to qualIfying scores for titl... 050 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 27/03/2025Take the bottom left 1, serp 5b to 5a, take the 1 bottom middle, take the 7s to the top, top 1, 6a, 6b and into the closing 2-7. That's 22 obstacles at 2secs each = 44 sec... but you only need to start the 7s before the timer sounds... could be possible! (3/3) 000 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 27/03/2025then any numbered obstacle/sequence, repeat 2 more times and then run 2-7 ending with the finish jump. FYI - you just need to enter tunnel 7a before the timer sounds to get the 7 points if you complete the full sequence. What's your plan? Mine is: (2/3) 100 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 27/03/2025Let's play snooker (on paper)! The challenge of snooker in UKI big events is the times are tight to complete the full closing due to the large ring sizes. Snooker is a "choose your own adventure game". The general rules are take start jump, take a 1 point jump (aka red) (1/3) 100 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 27/03/2025We went to the UKI Invitational and all we got was this t-shirt… We stopped in to register, got my shirt and scratched all our runs. It was good to see some super friends and commiserate. We’ll be visiting for the finals on Sunday. Good luck to all the competitors!! #uki #dogagility #agilitynerd 030 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 25/03/2025At a trial Snap! is always asking me: "is this a 2o2o"? 😆 #cantstopwontstop #dogagility #agilitynerd Photo by Pics By Kim: www.facebook.com/picsbykimn 040 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 23/03/2025Video of Snap! and me running the AKC NAC Finals! Well sort of... We ran Dana Pike's 80x100 version of the finals course. #akc #nac #dogagility youtu.be/tBsEuxqkaCY Here are Dana's course diagrams: www.facebook.com/MoreThanDogA...youtu.be"Running" the AKC NAC Finals course with Snap!Well sort of... 020 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 10/03/2025awesome they are and tug like crazy! I do very much appreciate hearing such nice comments from folks at trials. Thank you for being supportive! Spark at a recent trial - photo Pics by Kim ❤ (5/5) 020 0
AgilityNerd @agilitynerd.com · 10/03/2025my dogs while we are running. I might be frustrated inside, but I've run enough soft dogs that I know being a jerk to my dogs isn't going to help the situation. I so love when Mulligan runs are available because then I can work through any problems and tell my dogs how (4/5) 110 0