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January 25, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Communicate with Your Dog, from a Westminster Champion | Jennifer Crank | TED
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- 1I've been competing in dog agility since I was six years old, so I've had a lot of time to accept this hard truth: I'm not the part of the team tha...
- 2Dog agility has evolved from a backyard hobby into a serious global competition that's become my full-time career.
- 3The sport might sound straightforward - navigate 18 to 22 obstacles in order, making no mistakes, faster than your competitors.
- 4When everything aligns perfectly, magic happens.
- 5Most people assume the hardest part is teaching dogs to jump through hoops or climb obstacles.
Overview
I've been competing in dog agility since I was six years old, so I've had a lot of time to accept this hard truth: I'm not the part of the team that most people are concerned about. They just want to meet my teammate. But this dynamic has taught me something profound about communication that extends far beyond the agility ring.
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