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Welcome to the Canine Handler Fitness Podcast, the show that meets dog sport handlers exactly where they are—whether you're just getting started or chasing world-level performance.
Hosted by Liz Joyce, leading expert in dog handler fitness. Each bite-sized episode dives into the real physical demands of dog handling, offering practical, compassionate, and performance-driven tips to help you move better, feel stronger, and fuel your performance.
We break down the nuances of handler fitness needs, uncover what's holding you back, and build your foundation brick by brick—always with tools you can use right away. Expect short, sharp episodes packed with insight, motivation, and real-world action steps.
Because here, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about giving every handler the tools they need to be strong, mobile, fast, agile, and ready for the ring.
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Are You Building the Handler Your Dog Needs This Winter?
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Working Out But Not Getting Better?
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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What If You Were Faster Than Your Agility Course Required?
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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How to Peak for Your Big Event
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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What’s Your Weak Link on Course?
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Are You Actually Warming Up Your Team? with Laurren Bastian
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Why You Can't Make Yourself Work Out
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Your Gut Might Be Training Your Cravings
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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The New Rules of Aging
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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The Strength Your Dog Actually Needs
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Is It Perimenopause or Is It Conditioning?
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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You're Trying To Solve The Wrong Problem
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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The Summer Fitness Reality Nobody Talks About
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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The Biggest Lie About Getting Faster
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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You're Probably Working Too Hard To Run This Slow
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Too Hot to Train? Let's Talk About It
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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The Fitness Double Standard Dog Handlers Have
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Toy Skills That Make Everything Else Easier with Shade Whitesel
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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The ‘I Don’t Have Time’ Fix That Actually Works
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May 14, 2026 |
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Your System Is Doing What You Built It to Do (But Is It What You Really Want)
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May 07, 2026 |
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The “I’ll Start Monday” Trap
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May 01, 2026 |
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Stop Relying on Motivation. Start Training Your Brain.
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Build a Teammate That Lasts: Puppy Foundations for Lifelong Performance with Kelly Daniel
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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How to Actually Get Faster (Without Just Running More)
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Treadmill vs Outside: Why the Transition Feels So Awful
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Olympic Season & Agility Excellence: Inspired or Spiralling?
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Working Hard But Still Slow? Let’s Talk Tabata
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Harness Dog Sports 101 with Tanya Dobrzanski
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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If You Keep Restarting Your Fitness, Listen to This
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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How to Stop Getting Hurt During Tug Sessions, with Shade Whitesel
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Motivation Isn’t Your Problem — This Is, with Heather Sumlin
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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A Smarter Handler Fitness Playbook for 2026
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Better Human, Better Handler: Setting Yourself Up for a Strong Year
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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Handler-Specific Core: What Most Programs Miss
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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I Do Leg Day… So Why Am I Still Slow?
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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The “New Year New You” Head Start
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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“I Don’t Need Upper Body for Agility” — Yes, You Really Do
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Beyond Kegels: Training Your Pelvic Floor Right
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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The Power of Heavier Lifts (and Why It’s Your Antidote to Winter Blahs)
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Zone 2 Cardio for Dog Sports
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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We're Over Stomach Drama: How to Reduce Gas & Bloating
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Make Soft Surface Running Feel Easier
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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The Mistake High Achievers Keep Making
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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3 Simple Sprint Fixes That Change Everything
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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The Agility Athlete Mindset with Laura Bussing
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Why More Progress Happens In September Than January
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Could Hypermobility Explain Your Injuries? with Dr. Ashton Wilson
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Why Recovery Starts The Moment You Stop Running
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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From Stiff To Swift: A Handler's Guide To Warm-Ups
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Can You Still Get Faster In Your 40s? with Sarah Novak
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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How I Built Canine Handler Fitness (Part 2)
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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How I Ended Up Coaching Dog Handlers (Part 1)
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Push Forward Or Back Off? Here's How To Tell
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Why You Keep Starting Over with Heather Sumlin
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Why Some Handlers Move Better Than Others
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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How To Ditch Sugar Cravings Without Relying On Willpower
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Stop Surviving Trial Days On Coffee And Hope
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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6 Mistakes That Slow Agility Handlers Down (Part 2 of 2)
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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6 Mistakes That Slow Agility Handlers Down (Part 1 of 2)
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Too Hot To Handle? Beat Heat Fatigue Before It Starts
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Trailer
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May 27, 2025 |