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The Champion's JourneyEpisode 015 - The Champion's Journey - Beyond the Bitter Burn - Kayl McCannIn this episode of The Champion’s Journey, host Christoffer Endresen sits down with Kayl McCann of McCann Dogs—one of the most respected voices in dog agility and training. From stepping onto her first agility course at just six years old to running one of Canada’s largest dog training facilities, Kayl shares a raw and honest look at what it truly takes to stay in the sport long-term.
This conversation goes far beyond results and ribbons. Together, Christoffer and Kayl explore mental resilience, perfectionism, pressure at the world level, and the emotional cost of competing when e...
2026-01-141h 21
McCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayThe Unpopular Truth About Your Dog’s “Teenage Phase”It's not uncommon for someone to mention that their puppy training went well, but now their puppy forgets their training! Sometimes a student will ask about the "Terrible Twos" or if puppies have a "teenage phase"? The short answer is sometimes. But more often it's all about YOU. In this live stream, professional dog trainers Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann will talk about your puppy training regression, why it happens, and how you can get your puppy training (now dog training) back on course!
2025-04-281h 01
Go-Get-’Em Agility PodcastEpisode 59: Podcast on PodcastsEpisode 59: Podcast on Podcasts **Join me as I list out my favorite podcasts.
The Q Coach with Julie Bacon https://www.theqcoach.com/
The Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam https://hiddenbrain.org/
The Wrong End of the Tunnel with Chris Kerton https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093313054171
The Startline Podcast with Cara Armour https://www.startlinepod.com/
The Kathy Keats Show with Kathy Keats https://thekathykeatsshow.com/
Drinking from the Toilet with Hannah Branigan https://hannahbranigan.dog/do...
2025-02-2015 minGo-Get-’Em Agility PodcastEpisode 59: Podcast on PodcastsEpisode 59: Podcast on Podcasts **Join me as I list out my favorite podcasts.
The Q Coach with Julie Bacon https://www.theqcoach.com/
The Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam https://hiddenbrain.org/
The Wrong End of the Tunnel with Chris Kerton https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093313054171
The Startline Podcast with Cara Armour https://www.startlinepod.com/
The Kathy Keats Show with Kathy Keats https://thekathykeatsshow.com/
Drinking from the Toilet with Hannah Branigan https://hannahbranigan.dog/do...
2025-02-2015 min
The Kathy Keats ShowKayl McCann - Lessons from a Lifetime in the Dog WorldGet in touch with Kayl hereBuy me a coffeeKayl McCann BioKayl McCann is a 21x World Champion at Dog Agility. She has represented Team Canada with 6 different dogs at various World Championships each year since 2004. When she's not training & competing with her own dogs, she & her team run the McCann Dogs Agility Coaching Program. They offer in-person classes, privates and events at their Agility Arena in Flamborough, Ontario. Handlers can also train with Kayl using her Online Coaching Program. Kayl has grown up in the dog training world...
2024-04-0153 min
The Wrong End of the TunnelThe Wrong End of the Tunnel - Know Your Enemy - Kayl McCannKayl McCann is an experienced agility handler, that has been successful at the highest level for a long time, and she resides in Canada, eh?!
She also runs McCann dogs, which have their own business and social media content on lots of platforms. Just type in McCann dogs to see what theyre about.
I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Kayl, and learning from her experience whilst listening to her insights.
I hope you enjoy too.
This episode was recorded prior to the AWCs.
2023-10-191h 01
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp. 21 - Takeaways From Canada's Largest Agility Trial - Let's Debrief!!We just got back from the 2023 UKI Canadian Open in Saint John, New Brunswick. It's the largest competition of the year with a very intense atmosphere!
The McCann Dogs Agility Coaches are in the studio again to debrief about ALL the things that happened at the event. There were highs and there were LOWS! But there is always something to learn!
If you're interested in training with Coach Kayl online - join her Patreon Page. It's a subscription website to hundreds of training videos & training plans along with LIVE monthly coaching calls - www.patreon.com/mc...
2023-09-2352 min
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastThis is Not a Podcast.... It's a PEP TALK!This podcast is a little different!
In just a few days, we are heading to one of the year's most important Canadian Agility Championships. So, the time has come to think about the mindset and mental game needed to set ourselves up for the best chance at success!
In their last class before the trip, the McCann Clan asked me for a pre-competition pep talk! So, late last night "After Class", I did a brain dump of all my thoughts! With this quick turnaround, I decided to jump into the studio to share this pep...
2023-09-0135 min
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp. 19 - One Trip To Worlds Changed The Way I Train Agility!Kayl McCann & Jamie Moreau sat down with fellow McCann Dog Agility Coaches Steve Walsh & Angela McRae to do an extensive debrief session of Ange's first trip to the European World Championships to represent Team Canada! We talked about some of the different styles of dogs, Agility handling & the experiences that changed how she thinks about the sport and how she will train moving forward.
We also discussed the comparisons between European & North American Agility training & competition.
Join us for laughs and maybe even learn a few things as this group of friends enjoys playing 20 Questions...
2023-08-0645 min
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp 18. Instructor Hopping - The Benefits & Drawbacks of playing "Coach Roulette"
This episode is for anyone who...
- Interested in learning from different Instructors
- Trains with multiple Instructors
- Attends seminars with many different presenters
- Trains with a consistent Instructor
Sit down with Kayl, Jamie, and their guest Dave Munnings to discuss the HOT TOPIC of Instructor Hopping. By being competitors AND long-time coaches in Dog Agility, they all have an interesting perspective on the benefits and drawbacks of working with multiple instructors simultaneously.
Can this impact your progress?
Can this...
2023-07-2339 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp 17: The "Negative People Problem" in Agility Training - Feat. Dave MunningsIn this episode we're joined by our dear friend and fellow competitor, Dave Munnings. Dave travelled all the way from England to visit us for some Agility training, so we captured him for a few podcast episodes!
We met Dave years ago while competing overseas at the Agility World Championships & due to our similar humour PLUS our views on dog training & agility, we connected almost immediately. It was no surprise we were also on the same page when it came to people's "Attitude" in Agility.
We talked all about the many situations where someone with...
2023-07-0534 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp 16: Flying With Your Dog Doesn't Need To Be STRESSFULIn this episode, we talk about all the things we've learned from the past 30 years of flying dogs all over the World! It's not a fun process, but the more educated you are, the better it will go!
We've got this down to a science, so if you plan to travel by plane with your dog, this episode is for YOU!
If you're interested in training with Coach Kayl online - join her patron page for weekly lessons and monthly coaching calls - www.patreon.com/mccanndogs.
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2023-06-1042 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp15: How To Prepare for an Agility Competition (World Agility Open 2023)We're BAAAAAACCCCK!
We're excited to return to a new session of the After-Class Podcast! Agility Competitors & Coaches Kayl McCann & Jamie Moreau discuss all the preparation they do when preparing for a big event. Kayl her & Border Collie Bee-Line are headed to the World Agility Open Championships to represent Team Canada. They will be traveling overseas to the Netherlands to compete!
These tips could help anyone who is preparing for a competition, regardless of the level!
If you're interested in training with Coach Kayl online - join her patron page for...
2023-05-2745 min
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp14: Agility Mental Game with Guest: Kathy KeatsWe are delighted to bring you this episode of the After Class Podcast! Today we REAL TALK with Mental Game Coach, Kathy Keats. Kathy has years of experience competing internationally in both Basketball, Dog Agility & Sheep Dog Trails. She has helped a wide range of people to achieve their goals and learn to overcome those mental obstacles that hold us back.
Since we're all International Level Coaches, we wanted to talk about ALL aspects of mental game. We talk about things from a handlers perspective - How to deal with pressures at a trial, how to control your tho...
2021-11-121h 06
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp13: Contact Performance in Competition VS TrainingIn this episode we're diving deep into the age old question "HOW DO I GET MY DOG TO HAVE CONSISTANT CONTACT PERFORMANCE IN BOTH TRAINING & TRIALS?". It's VERY common for dogs to have 2 set's of "criteria". One that is often wonderful & reliable in training and then another in trials where sometimes behaviour goes off the rails. Why does this happen? What can we do get GREAT contact performance in competitions? How do you deal with dogs who push the limits in a trial setting?
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Interested in learning Agility with Kayl...
2021-10-2942 min
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp12: The Rate of Progression in Your Agility Training - Too Fast? - Too Slow?In this episode we're talking all about TRAINING! Training obstacles, training skills and all things related to progression! How do you know if you've progressed too quickly with something? Or maybe you're not progressing fast enough? What do you do if you run into an issue? How are your expectations of performance in the sport related to this? We're answering all these questions in this episode. We hope it provokes you to think about your current training situation and help you to make some great choices for your dog!
Interested in learning Agility with Kayl McCann? Check out: www.P...
2021-09-1728 min
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp11: Coaches Corner: Answering Agility Questions Submitted By Our Listeners!In this episode, we're answering questions about Agility submitted by the Patrons of the McCann Dogs Agility Online Coaching Program. These questions range from conquering mental management at trials, distraction issues, managing arousal at class or trials and our personal opinions on topics like the use of body workers, dealing with negative people at trials and more!
Interested in learning Agility with Kayl McCann? Check out: www.Patreon.com/McCannDogs. Our online coaching platform features a monthly subscription to weekly lesson plans, video coaching sessions, personalized feedback, private monthly live streams, Q&A & more!
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2021-09-0338 min
McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp10: INJURY Prevention for Dog AgilityThe dog sport of Agility is amazing……you know what else is amazing? How athletic, nimble and daring our dogs are! This is something that we all need to think about & appreciate. What we ask of our dogs in Agility and how willing they are to go above & beyond is truly remarkable.
Sadly though, injures are happening more frequently in the sport. Injuries can be caused by many things and can happen in all levels & organizations of Agility. Kayl & Jamie both train & compete at the International level. They've noticed that over the years, courses have become more chall...
2021-08-2042 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp9: Train Smarter! Training Choices That Guarantee More Success.If you're at a point in your progression with your dog and you're wondering how you can continue to forward with your success.... you may want to look at HOW you are training! Running Sequences & course in training can be fun & beneficial, but many people are so focused on running the WHOLE sequence that they allow for mistakes to happen too often which turns in to HOLES in your training.
In this episode, besties Kayl McCann & Jme Moreau speak VERY candidly on some of the common mistakes they see people make when training their dog that lead to a plateau in...
2021-07-1631 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp8: Part 2: A conversation with Jaakko SuoknuutiBack for more? Right On! We are happy to have you back for Part 2. The discussion with the great, Jaakko Suoknuuti got even more intriguing! This time we took a deep dive into the best ways to REALLY walk a course, we talked about truly knowing & understanding your dog and how that can effect your handling decisions or teamwork on course and the life changing topic of "Lead Changes". You don't want to miss this!
~~~~~~~~ About this Podcast.
Welcome to the McCann Dogs Agility Podcast with your hosts Kayl McCann and Jamie Moreau. They are Profes...
2021-07-021h 00McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp7: Part 1: A Conversation with Jaakko Suoknuutti (Finish Agility Coach)We are SO excited to have our very first guest on the Podcast. Jaakko Suoknuutti is an accomplished Agility Handler & Coach who is widely respected in the Sport of Agility. He & his partner Janita Leinonen are the creators of the popular handling methodology OneMind Dogs. They've both been a part of Team Finland for many years and earned many world championship titles.
Jaakko and Kayl met back in 2012 and became fast friends. Kayl spent many years traveling to Finland to train and Jaakko would travel to Canada to coach the McCann Dogs Agility group. Jaakko has the unique ab...
2021-06-181h 04McCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp6: Training & Competing with MULTIPLE DogsIf you play Agility, you know it's an amazingly addicting sport. SO many handlers start training & competing with one dog and then quickly want to have more dogs that play Agility! There are lots of benefits of training and competing with multiple dogs, but there are also some things to watch out for.
In this episode, Kayl & Jme break down the many pros & cons of having multiple dogs that do Agility. This is a fun episode filled with lots of great tips & stories!
To watch this Episode on YouTube visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=P...
2021-06-0436 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp5: Jumping Issues In AgilityJumping Issues...... there are all kinds of them in Agility. Some natural and some influenced by the handler.
Join McCann Dogs Agility Leaders Kayl McCann & Jme Moreau as they break down many of the common jumping issues found in this sport. They are going to talk about what to look for, why they happen and what you can do to improve many of them.
Watch this episode on the McCann Dogs Agility YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/MTK9BDZTqAY
~~~~~~~~ After Class Podcast~~~~~~~~~
Welcome to the McCann Dogs Agility Podcast with your...
2021-05-2147 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp4: Training Puppies (6m & Under) in Preparation for AgilityIn this episode, we are talking all about what we do with our puppies from the time we bring them home up until 6 months in terms of preparing them to become a high level Agility Dog. We talk about our main focus during this time frame and the importance of building a strong working relationship first!
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Aicf62LAyJg (available Monday, May 10, 2021)
Welcome to the McCann Dogs Agility Podcast with your hosts Kayl McCann and Jamie Moreau. They are Professional Dog trainers, Members of Agility Team Canada and to...
2021-05-0959 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp3: Pandemic Influence On AgilityIn this episode, we are talking about how the global pandemic has affected so many aspects of the Dog Sport Agility. We're talking about how our original goals for 2020 got tossed upside down, how we kept our motivation to train during this time (and how sometimes we had NO motivation!). As this time off from competing continues..... what is our game plan!
Welcome to the McCann Dogs Agility Podcast with your hosts Kayl McCann and Jamie Moreau. They are Professional Dog trainers, Members of Agility Team Canada and together they've been teaching dog agility for nearly 20 years. Most nights after teaching...
2021-04-1535 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp2: Training High Drive Agility DogsThanks for hanging out with us today!
To learn more about the McCann Dogs Agility Coaching Program - Check out: www.Patreon.com/McCannDogs. Our online coaching platform features a monthly subscription to weekly lesson plans, video coaching sessions, personalized feedback, private monthly live streams, Q&A & more!
STAY IN THE KNOW!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogsagility
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDogsAgility
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/309101115865012
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccanndogsagility/?hl=en
MERCH: https://mccanndogs.store/collections/agility-merch
2021-03-2239 min
The Quirky DogMeet The McCannsThis week, Jess and Scott are joined by Kayl McCann and Ken Steepe from McCann Dogs. They are YouTube dog training stars with hundreds of videos that are all informative and entertaining.
When looking for free online support for dog training, where can dog owners find legitimate information?
Why you should be especially interested in this episode if you recently got a puppy?
How can you work with the McCanns virtually?
Check out McCann dogs: https://mccanndogs.com
Kayl’s Dog Agility Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mcc...
2021-03-1732 minMcCann Dogs Agility - After Class PodcastEp1: Building Confidence & Motivation in Our Agility DogsThanks for hanging out with us today!
To learn more about the McCann Dogs Agility Coaching Program - Check out: www.Patreon.com/McCannDogs. Our online coaching platform features a monthly subscription to weekly lesson plans, video coaching sessions, personalized feedback, private monthly live streams, Q&A & more!
STAY IN THE KNOW!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogsagility
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDogsAgility
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/309101115865012
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccanndogsagility/?hl=en
MERCH: https://mccanndogs.store/collections/agility-merch
2021-03-1241 minMcCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayThe "Teenage Phase" When Your Puppy Forgets Their TrainingIt's not uncommon for someone to mention that their puppy training went well, but now their puppy forgets their training! Sometimes a student will ask about the "Terrible Twos" or if puppies have a "teenage phase"? The short answer is sometimes. But more often it's all about YOU. In this live stream, professional dog trainers Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann will talk about your puppy training regression, why it happens, and what you can do to get your puppy training (now dog training) back on course!
We record a new livestream every other week on YouTube, so...
2020-10-261h 12McCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayAre You Rewarding TOO MUCH in Your Dog Training?We need to have a conversation about when, how and why you're rewarding your dog in their dog training. Appropriate rewarding can absolutely build motivation, confidence and reliable skills. But what if you aren't doing that correctly? What if you're accidentally teaching your dog do be LESS motivated. What if you're teaching them to ignore you?? We need to fix that for you. Join professional dog trainers, Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann at 7:30 PM, EST on Thursday and hop aboard the training train in another episode of the Train Station.
We record a new livestream every week...
2020-02-201h 11McCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayUsing Toy Rewards In Dog Training - Let's Talk About Why and HowUsing toy rewards in dog training can be a really great way to build drive and motivation for your dog. But it needs to be used correctly. And for some dogs, there is a lot less interest in toys until they're shown just how valuable a toy can be. In this episode of the Train Station Dog Training livestream, professional dog trainers, Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann will talk about how to get your dog interested in toys, as well as how you can incorporate food into your toys to make them more interesting if your dog has low...
2020-01-181h 12McCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayHow To Teach Your Dog To Come On CommandIn this livestream, we will talk about how to teach your dog to come on command. The perfect recall can be broken down into 3 sections. Every good recall has a beginning, a middle and an ending. Each component will present its own unique challenges and should be taught individually first. We're going to mention a couple of no-no's when you teach your dog to come on command, so you aren't accidentally undoing all of your hard work. Join professional dog trainers, Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann as they talk about this life-saving skill for your dog. Be sure to...
2019-09-191h 16McCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayYour T.R.A.I.N. Rule For Success - Professional Dog Training TipsThis episode aired on May 9, 2019
In this episode of the Train Station, we're going to talk about some puppy training basics. We will talk about using the T.R.A.I.N rule so that your puppy will be successful! When people come to us asking for help with a skill they're struggling with, we can often find a step that has been left out in their training plan. As humans, it can be hard for us to understand how dogs think simply because it is different than how we think, and it can be hard to...
2019-05-161h 04
McCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayPuppy Training - When You Have More Than 1 DogThis episode originally aired on our YouTube channel on March 28th. There are some unique challenges and common mistakes that come along with adding a second dog to your home. Here are some tips to ensure you aren't making them! Join professional dog trainers, Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann as they answer your questions about puppy training and puppy socialization in a multiple dog household
Join Us Live On Our YouTube Channel, Thursdays at 7:30PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs
2019-05-081h 11
McCann Dog Training - Train Station ReplayPuppy Training Basics - Potty Training/Crate Training/Socialization - Professional Dog Training TipsIn the Train Station live stream from Jan 17th, we answered a lot of puppy training basics questions as we dive deep into Puppy Potty Training questions, we also talk about some Crate training and Socialization questions that have come up on the channel. Join Ken Steepe and Kayl McCann as they chat with you an answer your questions that have come up since the last train station episode.
Join Our Livestreams on YouTube HERE: http://www.YouTube.com/mccanndogs
2019-05-081h 03
The McCann Dogs PodcastHow Kayl McCann Began A Career In Dog AgilityFind out how Kayl McCann began a career in dog agility. Kayl McCann is a 21-time world champion of dog agility and a professional dog trainer. We'll hear about Kayl's introduction to dog training and how her experience training hundreds of dogs each week have made her such a successful dog agility trainer.
2018-04-271h 03
Our Pets Health: with Dr Alex2 Essential Puppy Skills to MasterNew puppy training is an essential step for any new puppy owner. 2 essential puppy skills to concentrate training straight away are simple puppy recall and how to get your puppy used to handling.
Today I've got 2 puppy training experts to teach you these essential puppy skills. I'm really excited to introduce you to Ken and Kayal from the YouTube channel McCann dogs. Not only have McCann dogs trained over 80,000 dogs but Kayl is also 21 times world champion in dog agility so what they don't know about new puppy training isn't worth knowing!
Check out McCann Dogs: https://www.youtube.com...
2018-04-1714 min
Bad Dog Agility Podcast87: Improving Your Course MemorizationIn this episode (21:03)
In this podcast, we discuss how to use your time effectively before, during, and after the walkthrough to reduce forgetfulness on course. We also discuss some tips for improving your course memorization skills.
Mentioned
One Mind Dogs
Ann Croft Agility Coach – Happy Hurdlers
Kayl McCann
Enjoy this fantastic video of Esteban forgetting the last jump!
2015-02-1321 minBad Dog Agility PodcastEpisode 83: Interview with Kayl McCann – OneMind Dog coach and the owner of Kayl McCann DogsIn this episode (46:10)
Our guest this week is Kayl McCann; a OneMind Dog coach and owner of Kayl McCann Dogs. We discuss the OneMind Dog methodology, how to apply it to YOUR dog, and some tips on finding the right move on course.
Mentioned
Kayl McCann Dogs
OneMind Dogs
2015-01-1546 min