
Off Course Agility
By Ed Peters
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Off Course AgilityOct 06, 2021

S4 E6 So You Are Going to NADAC Champs
On this episode Ed Peters discusses and comments about NADAC Champs being held at Springfield Ohio. The Pre-trial begins this week on Tuesday 10/3/23 and Champs begins on Thursday 10/5/23 with Finals on Sunday 10/8/23.
This episode draws from a document by Marcy Matties which can be found at following link BUT only for those who are member of the NADAC community forum.
https://nadaccommunity.com/posts/38672035
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S4 E5 The Hunt for a new RV
Included in the episode is two interviews with fellow RVers at the last NJ In the Zone trial back in May 2023 at Salem County Fairgrounds.
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S4 E4 The End of NADAC trials in NJ - Part Two audio
Sadly, this year is likely the end of NADAC sanctioned trials in the state of New Jersey. Hopefully that will change in future with some new group and
location but NJ is an expensive place and hard to find reasonable places to hold a trial.
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S4 E3 The end of NADAC trials in NJ - Part One video
This year was the last year for the In The Zone trial at Salem County Fairgrounds in Woodstown NJ. This effectively means that there will be no more NADAC trials in New Jersey for the foreseeable future. To remember the location Ed Peters shot a walkthrough video of the Salem County Fairgrounds while trying to remember some things as he walked.
Correction: The first time I went down to Salem County was most likely 2009 and not 2007 that I said a few times in the video walk around.
Part Two of the end of In The Zone trials at Salem County will follow in a few weeks with a normal audio only podcast.
Morristown NJ intro
https://vimeo.com/831010768/b6a533edab
Salem Country Fairgrounds Walkthrough
https://vimeo.com/831015579/55119bc001
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S4 E2 Choices
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S4 E1 Fun with Technology
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S3 E6 The 2022 podcast year Wrap Up
Finally Ed wishes everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year and hopes to have a fourth season of the podcast in 2023.
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S3 E5 Frustration and Joy
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S3 E4 Crazy Times
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Memories of Nadia
Nadia outside of agility was an accomplished academic and you can find Nadia's obituary at the link below.
lansingfuneralhome.com/obituaries/nadia-rubaii-1
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S3 E2 Marcy Matties
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S3 E1 NADAC 2022
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S2 E23 2021 Wrapped Up
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S2 E22 LeeAnn Peters
We also discuss championships a little bit in general too.
The following link is many of Belle's Agility videos and the first ones on page are 2021 Champs, this could change in months to come.
vimeopro.com/k9video/belle-agility-videos
Belle's first run - Thursday round 1
vimeo.com/638415897/944b805637
Belle's second run - Thursday round 2
vimeo.com/638413926/8f4d73f9ff
Belle's third run - Friday round 3
vimeo.com/638412838/a6de61e278
Belle's fourth run - Friday round 4
vimeo.com/638411961/e8a9e9aa46
Belle's fifth run - Saturday round 5
vimeo.com/638406758/2f828d2a3c
Belle's sixth run - Saturday round 6
vimeo.com/638406078/77a9911876
Belle's Challenger's run - Sunday morning
vimeo.com/638405743/cf6f4710cb
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S2 E21 The final day of NADAC Championships
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S2 E20 Performing, the end is coming
Ed's video of the 2021 Championship site.
vimeo.com/626567675

S2 E19 Storming and then Norming

S2 E18 Let's Get the Party / Chaos Started

S2 E17 Pre-Trial Day 2 / Bruce Vincent Special

S2 E16 Arrival / Pre-Trial Day 1

S2 E15 Planning for 2021 NADAC Championships
Ed talks about his dog Tres and their participation at this year's event. Ed also discusses what his plan is for the podcast at NADAC pre-trial and Championships. Finally Ed is joined by his sister LeeAnn and they discuss their plan and LeeAnn's dog Belle, the beagle.
LeeAnn talks about the pet therapy group that Belle participates, if you would like to support LeeAnn and Belle in the October fund raising event the following link is to LeeAnn and Belle.
givebutter.com/CCPT_Furry_Scurry/LeeAnn
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S2 E14 Marj Vincent
Marj is one of the judges that judge the video taped runs on Youtube that are submitted by NADAC competitors from across North America.
We also discuss Jeannie and her GotDog? training business and how she does agility and Jeannie tends to focus on herding.
GotDog? Agility and Herding
gotdogllc.com/
The NADAC Championships state basket raffle that she and her husband, Bruce, were instrumental in growing over the years is discussed.
Here is the link about 2021 NADAC State Basket Raffle from Marj:
www.nadac.com/2021-raffle-info/
Finally Marj talks about the Starfleet Canine Aid organization that Bruce Vincent founded before his passing.
You can make a donation at their website.
Starfleet Canine Aid
www.starfleetcanineaid.org/
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S2 E13 Luke and Lisa from the Luke and Lisa Puppy show
Their latest episode can be found at the link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yiam88tk7w0
They welcome questions from the viewers via the comment section on their videos.
You can find information about Lisa at her In The Zone Agility site.
www.inthezoneagility.com/
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S2 E12 Trials and Communication
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S2 E11 Isabel Danforth from NH
We both talk about the Northeast Agility Enthusiasts (NAE) trial at Dummerston VT which is coming up in August 13-15, 2021.
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Toya McCullough - new to NADAC
She has volunteered at the Westminster Kennel Club Masters Agility Championship previously and at this year's event too.
She represents some diversity in the sport of agility being an African American. When not at a trial she also enjoys playing the saxophone.
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Heather Eckenrode from Pennsylvania
In this episode she talks about some of the special challenges with Bradshaw who has been known to have bathroom issues when running in the agility ring. With her careful management Bradshaw has accomplished many Qs, titles and championship placements through the years.
Special Thanks to Heather for reaching out to be a guest on the podcast.
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May is NADAC season
He has a little fun practicing to be an agility commentator.
If you are at a trial where I am trialing look for my Off Course Agility Podcast lawn sign which has a phone number where you can leave us a message to share your fun from the trial.
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Erin and Clay Batchelor from Maryland
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April Random Topics
nadacforum.com
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Eric Brad from Vancouver Island Canada
You can find more information about Eric and his writings at his website:
caninenation.ca
Eric has a new mailing list where his new writing is appearing first at caninenation.substack.com
Also an archive of Eric's essays and articles can be found at caninenation.lifeasahuman.com
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March NADAC news and commentary
2020 Survey Results and Discussion
www.nadac.com/2020-survey-results-and-discussion/
Merging of Barrelers / Hoopers
www.nadac.com/barrelers-and-hoopers-voting-results/
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NADAC Couple: Pat and Tom Moloney-Harmon
On the east coast when I think a couple that does NADAC agility with their dogs and their human partner, Pat and Tom Moloney-Harmon are a couple that quickly comes to mind. So on this episode in honor of Valentine's day I talk to them about how they started in agility. Pat and Tom are fanciers of the Shetland Sheepdog and have run quite a few in NADAC and USDAA. They have also both attended many NADAC championships. They live and trial in Maryland but I met them in south Jersey at an In The Zone trial but I've also seen them as far north as Vermont at a Northeast Agility Enthusiasts trial.
The idea for this episode was suggested by Margaret MacEwen.
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NADAC changes and Top 10
NADAC changes were discussed by Chris Nelson in this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5H6osuW47E
The NADAC 2020 can be found at
www.nadac.com/2020TopTen
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Lorrie Reynolds from Colorado
She is a certified trick dog instructor, canine conditioning and fitness coach and stunt dog judge through Do More With Your Dog.
She has a website where you can find out more.
www.maximufundogs.com
Lorrie's video of Novice Tricks
youtu.be/ppaz21K_-HE
Intermediate Tricks
youtu.be/EQRgXh1wDAw
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2020 in review
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Lisa Schmit and In The Zone Agility
You can check out her vast accomplishments, upcoming trials and online training courses at
inthezoneagility.com
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Terry Todesco from Maryland
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Craig Coonrad from Arizona
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Karla Vialle from Kansas
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Sam Lietz from Washington
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NADAC Video Taped Run Course Maps
www.nadac.com/video-run-course-maps/
Ed is joined by LeeAnn Peters to discuss the Elite regular courses and which one she might enjoy running with Belle.
If you listen to this podcast after November 1st 2020 you can find a video of some of the courses discussed at the following link.
vimeo.com/465202431
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Beth Gideon from Washington
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Michael Vorkapich from Washington
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Pat Daggett - NADAC judge

Audri Tarr, handler of the beagle Cee Cee

On deck with Ed Peters

Carole Daggett - NADAC judge
Carole Daggett is a NADAC judge, my former instructor, and a fellow attendee of trials and seminars. Carole is the first NADAC judge to be a guest on my podcast, we discuss how she first became involved with agility, her agility dogs over the years, and how she became a judge. Carole has been a NADAC judge for over 20 years and she has judged both Dino and Tres. Carole brings up how the first time we met was when I was in her beginner agility class with Dino and her husband Pat and his dog Druid.

A visit with the North Jersey Agility Yappy hour

Heidi Konesko from New Hampshire
Late breaking after this podcast was recorded. Heidi now has a new good looking Australian Shepherd, Maybelle.