March 25, 2026

Episode 385: AKC National Agility Championship Wrap-Up with Guest Peter Wirth

In this episode (57.15)

In this episode, Esteban, Sarah, and Jennifer sit down with Peter Wirth, the handler of that amazing Corgi, 8″ National Champion Welly. We also discuss the challenges of this year’s courses, including the low Q rates, multiple falls off the dogwalk, and the weave pole challenge that eliminated half the Finals field.

You Will Learn

  • What Peter and Jennifer thought about the high number of weave pole faults in the Finals
  • What the Q rates were in both Prelims and Finals and what they tell us
  • What this year’s NAC might signal about the future direction of course design

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