Articles Tagged: jumping

The emphasis is on getting the dog to approach and take jumps and an angle or slice. In addition, the exercises also focus on getting the dog to jump and turn toward the next jump with a minimum of float or carry out away from the more efficient line.

Early takeoff syndrome (ETS) is a term used to describe a jumping problem seen in some performance dogs where they take off too early for jumps. The syndrome ranges from a subtle hitch on the dog’s final stride to severe stuttering before a jump. The dog most often inappropriately shortens his last stride before takeoff, but some dogs simply leave out the last stride.

If you have tried the grid work described in Susan Salo’s articles and DVDs, you may have some questions. We compiled the questions we get most frequently from readers and asked Susan to respond.

Here’s a three-step plan to tune up your dog for an important trial day and have some fun as well. An appropriate tune-up regimen allows the dog to stay in top form and to happily provide those moments of jumping brilliance when it counts most.

Some dogs with straight shoulders struggle to come off the ground quickly. They have difficulty finding a good takeoff spot or they fling themselves at a jump once handler movement is involved. Susan discusses the problem and offers exercises for schooling these dogs.

What is the perfect footing for agility dogs to perform on: grass, dirt, sand, carpet, rubber mats, or artificial turf? There is no simple answer, but there are factors you need to understand about each surface.

The agility enthusiast with a puppy is often tempted to get him started on equipment as soon as possible. What is the perfect age to start the puppy’s jump training? There is no simple answer; there are many factors to onsider.

Jumps and a tunnel.