Articles Tagged: distance

Using real estate, the physical space that you have to work in on course, wisely allows you to develop an effective handling strategy and make wise choices about where to take shortcuts on course and where not to.

In the first article we discussed the importance of desire, confidence in your training ability, your dog’s choice in participation, independent obstacle performance, and your dog’s belief in your cues. This month we look at five more tips for success.

Having a dog that works laterally off your side at a distance is a big advantage in any class if you are like me, a handler who can’t run as fast as her dog.

Physically limited handlers can have success with their dogs if they are willing to become great trainers. By developing a system where the dog learns how to accomplish tasks at a distance with limited physical cues from the handler, both can enjoy fast and thrilling agility runs.

The sequences for this month's article start off easy and gradually become longer and more difficult. All the sequences require a blend of obstacle focus and handler focus.

Teeter, jumps and tunnel