June 7, 2026

Special LIVE Podcast Episode: The Valley Every Handler Hits

In this episode (35:10)

In this episode, Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer go deep into the lowest point of the Emotional Cycle of Change. They cover what it looks like in agility, why it happens, and the two ways out, only one of which actually works.

You Will Learn

  • How to recognize the valley of despair in your own training, and why landing there doesn’t
  • mean something is wrong with you or your dog
  • The two ways out of the valley, and why the one that feels best may not be helpful
  • Why context is key for both the dog and the handler when you’re working your way out of the valley

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