How I Built an AI Editor to Tame My Dog Agility News Feed

The Problem: Information Overload in Agility Training

Every morning, I used to wake up and drown in a sea of agility training content. My phone buzzed with dozens of unread messages, social media feeds were flooded with tips, and email newsletters promised the latest "game-changing" training methods. After scrolling for twenty minutes, I felt like I knew a lot but couldn't recall what actually mattered.

A new jump drill, a new handling technique, a new piece of equipment—each seemed worth a click, but the real value was lost in the noise. The problem isn't a lack of information; it's an oversupply. We're all swimming in an information flood, and it's exhausting just trying to stay afloat.

So I decided to take back control. I built an AI agent to curate my agility training news, filtering out the fluff and delivering only what's worth my attention.

Step One: Curate Your Sources Like a Pro

My first attempt was simple: set a daily 8 a.m. task to fetch five agility news items. It worked, but only for a few days. The same webinar would show up three times with different headlines, and yesterday's tip would resurface as "new" from another source. The agent wasn't lazy—it was just pulling from a messy pile of scattered info: official announcements, blog posts, rehashes, and clickbait all masquerading as fresh news.

To cut through the echo, I had to start with the sources themselves. Over the years, I'd subscribed to 161 RSS feeds, but quantity doesn't equal quality. I needed a clear system.

Build a Trust Pyramid

Here's how I rank my sources, from most to least credible:

• Official sources: Agility event organizers, breed club newsletters, and equipment manufacturers' blogs—these give you raw, unaltered info.
• Reputable media: Major dog sports magazines and well-established websites like Clean Run or AgilityNerd—they've got editorial oversight and fact-checking.
• Niche blogs and forums: Sites like Agility Forum or specific handler blogs that offer deep dives and personal experiences.
• Social media influencers: Top handlers on Instagram or YouTube—great for real-world tips, but take with a grain of salt.

I also love following the AKC Agility and US Dog Agility Association for official updates.

Organize Your Feeds

With over a hundred sources, you need a system. I use an RSS reader called Folo—it's like a custom magazine. I've split my feeds into categories: "Training Tips," "Equipment Reviews," "Event News," "Handler Interviews," "Health & Fitness," and "Rules & Regulations." Opening Folo feels like flipping through my own agility publication.

Make Your Reader Work for You

Folo also has a CLI tool, which is a game-changer. It lets my AI agent directly access my curated feeds. Now, when the agent pulls news, it's not searching the whole web—it's reading from my trusted list. Plus, every item includes a direct link, so no more hallucinated URLs.

Step Two: Teach Your AI to Read Your Mind

After the first week, I realized a bigger issue: the agent didn't know my preferences. It kept pushing generic "hot topics" when I cared about, say, weaves pole techniques or new teeter-totter designs.

So I told it directly: "I'm less interested in general news and more into handling tips and equipment reviews. Remember that." It created a MEMORY.md file and started filtering accordingly. The next morning, my briefing was spot-on—all about contact zone training and the latest tug toys.

The best part? It remembers. It's like having an assistant who actually listens when you say, "Stop sending me stuff about puppy agility; I've got a veteran dog now."

Step Three: Get a Beautiful, Focused Briefing

But chat windows are ugly. So I asked the agent to output my daily brief as a clean HTML page. Now, every morning, I get a card-based layout with three sections: Headline, Key Facts (cross-checked from multiple sources), and Why It Matters. A button at the bottom links to the original article.

No more wall of text. Just white cards with the essentials. I can scan in seconds.

Going Deeper: Tracking a Long-Term Topic

This method shines for long-running topics. Take, for example, the debate over "2o2o" vs. "running contacts." Every week, a new trainer posts a hot take. It feels like a big deal, but it's often the same argument rephrased.

So I asked the agent to create a "live tracker" for the running contact controversy. It built a single-page HTML file with:

• A 100-word summary of the current state.
• A tree diagram mapping the evolution of techniques.
• A timeline of key arguments and who said what.
• A frequency chart showing how many independent sources back each claim.
• Cards for each major claim, tagged as 'Confirmed,' 'Multiple Sources,' 'Single Rumor,' or 'Unverifiable.'
• Filters by category, credibility, and status.
• A full list of sources used.

The agent cross-referenced official rulebooks, instructor interviews, and original research, ignoring reblogs and reposts. The result? A clear, unbiased view of the debate—no more anxiety about missing the next big thing.

Why This Matters Now More Than Ever

In 2025, Merriam-Webster chose "slop" as the word of the year—referring to low-quality, AI-generated content flooding the internet. It's everywhere, even in dog training. Anyone can churn out a "5 Tips for Faster Weaves" article in seconds, and it looks just as good as a carefully crafted piece.

Building your own reliable source system is the best defense against digital slop. AI can help collect and summarize, but you shouldn't outsource your judgment.

Think of it as building a dam upstream. The flood of info is still coming, but you've filtered it before it reaches you. You'll know exactly what's worth reading and what to skip.

It's not about speed—it's about clarity. And in the world of agility training, where details matter, that clarity is everything.