18 Posts Tagged With "starting"
Getting Started in Snooker - Video
18 Apr 2025
Learn everything you need to confidently enter your first dog agility Snooker run! In this video presentation with Stephanie Theis of k9nut.com, we cover the terminology, rules, planning strategies, and tips for running a successful Snooker course.
Dynamic Dog Agility Handler Warm Up - Video
12 Feb 2025
You know you and your dog need to be warmed up before you get in the ring to help avoid injury and to perform at your best. Right? But, maybe you don't know where to start. Here is a video and PDF created by Chris Kerton of Karma Fitness outlining a dynamic warm up routine specifically designed for dog agility handlers!
Use NFC/Mulligans for New Environments/Equipment in Competition - Video
17 Aug 2024
Use NFC/FEO and mulligan runs to acclimate your dogs to new equipment, flooring, and other environmental factors. It was the best $20 I've spent!
Dispel the Dementors
02 Mar 2016
Today's Dog Agility Blog Action Day on the subject of "FUN" got me thinking about what makes training and trialing agility fun for me. For…
Just DO Agility!
03 Jun 2015
I sometimes get questions from novice handlers asking about preparing for competition and especially about getting stressed out at…
The Power of Recall to Side/Heel - Video
29 Aug 2014
Training a Recall to Side or Recall to Heel is an important foundation agility skill that is often overlooked or brushed past when starting…
Puppy Agility: Connection Comes First
05 Mar 2014
Many performance dog owners want to start "working on agility skills" immediately with their new puppies. Some have the goal of having that…
Make the Second Obstacle Free
11 Feb 2010
This is a tip that is obvious but is often overlooked by agility handlers. In fact I see handlers who would benefit from this tip at every…
Post Run Note Taking
14 Feb 2009
At a recent trial I was talking with agility pal and local trainer Ashlee Trotter after her run and was intrigued by her after run note…
The Benefits of Reversing Course
26 Dec 2007
There was a discussion of Flatwork on the I replied to the trainer that one way that helps handlers and dogs break out of their handed…
Learning the Collapsed Tunnel/Chute
04 Jul 2007
I saw some good posts on the Agile Teach email list about teaching the Chute . So I thought I'd jot down my approach and some other's…
Handling Confusion
08 Jun 2007
The other day I was reminded of some tips I've learned for dealing with those times when we forget where we are going on course or it is our…
Reading Course Maps
19 Mar 2007
While working on another project I created a legend for the symbols used on an agility course map. So I decided to post it here for folks…
Learning the Rear Cross
17 Aug 2006
I walk you through learning the footwork for a rear cross and demonstrate with pictures and video clips.
Learning the Outside Arm Turn
09 Aug 2006
The Outside Arm Turn can be used to initiate turning your dog during a Rear Cross . It is effectively a partial "spin" cue. In itself this…
Learning the Hand Target
17 Jun 2006
Teaching your dog to target your hand with their nose is a very valuable behavior that can be used to train other behaviors. It helps focus…
Learning the Post Turn
03 Feb 2006
The Post Turn is one of the basic agility handling manuevers. It is an extension of the obedience healing we all learned in basic dog…
Learning the Front Cross - Video
04 Apr 2005
I walk you through learning the footwork for a front cross and demonstrate with pictures and video clips.
