The Controversy of Agility: Daisy Peel on Aversives and High-Level Performance

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In this episode of The Doggie Stoic, I sit down with the legendary Daisy Peel—a world-class agility competitor, high-level bodybuilding athlete, and a voice known for "ruffling feathers" in the dog training world.

Daisy dives deep into the often-polarized "corners" of the dog world, from agility and obedience to protection work and behavior modification. We explore her unique perspective as a high-level agility trainer who isn't afraid to discuss the use of aversives and the complex politics within the sport.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

The Agility Mindset: What it takes to compete at the highest level and the physical demands on both handler and dog.

Gender Dynamics in Sport: Why bitches often outshine male dogs in the agility ring.

The Kynology Event: Daisy's "eye-opening" experience hosting elite instructors like Michael Ellis and Dr. Stuart Hilliard.

Learning From Everyone: Why seeking knowledge from different training backgrounds—including e-collar work and protection sport—is vital for growth.

Meet Savvy: The story behind Daisy's striking dog and her journey as a breeder.

Whether you are an agility enthusiast or a behavior specialist, this conversation offers a raw and insightful look at what it truly means to be a "proven winner" in the dog world.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
08:45 – The Truth About E-Collars
10:30 – Agility Politics: The Dark Side
15:15 – High-Stakes Competition Secrets
22:40 – Breaking the "Pure Positive" Myth
35:10 – Bodybuilding vs. Dog Sport Grit
48:20 – Why Most Trainers Fail
01:05:15 – The "Ruffling Feathers" Philosophy – Fixing Your Broken Business

Daisy Peel, Dog Agility Training, High-Level Dog Competition, Dog Training Politics, Behavior Modification, Kynology, Michael Ellis Dog Training, Aversives in Dog Training, Doggie Stoic Podcast, Force-Free vs. Balanced Training, Dog Breeding, Agility Handling.

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