# Agility Adjacent Skill: Why the Down Stay Matters

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Podcast: [Before The Q](https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-the-q-7189281)
Published: 2025-11-05T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I dive into one of my absolute favorite Agility Adjacent Skills — the Down Stay! We often think of the Down Stay as a calm, quiet exercise… but it can actually be one of the most essential skills your agility dog learns. A strong Down Stay builds confidence, self-control, and focus — all the ingredients for brilliant performance in the ring!

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