Walking an agility course can feel like solving a puzzle – there are often multiple agility handling techniques that suit a given sequence. How do you know which technique (Front Cross, Rear Cross, Reverse Wrap, Flick, etc.) will work best for your dog? Every...

Competitive agility
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Dog agility course running: Reality vs fantasy lines
Have you ever walked a course, come up with what felt like a perfect plan… and then watched your dog run something completely different? Maybe they took a wider line than expected. Maybe they missed a jump entirely. Maybe they added in an obstacle you didn’t intend....
Footwork and Handler Mechanics in Dog Agility
Ever feel like you and your dog are speaking different languages on the agility course? You’re not alone! Agility is often called a dance between dog and handler. If your footwork is off-beat, your canine partner will likely misread the steps. Footwork and handler...
4 reasons your dog is knocking bars in agility (and how to fix it)
In this post, we’ll walk through four common causes of bar knocking in agility and offer clear, actionable solutions based on the OneMind Dogs method.
The power of one jump: Important agility exercises for all dogs
What if we told you that you don’t need an entire agility course to sharpen your dog’s skills? Sometimes, all it takes is one jump! Whether you’re tight on space, looking for low-impact training, or just want to maximize your dog’s understanding of agility, one-jump...
Myth-busting distance handling in dog agility
Some handlers think distance handling means you send your dog off like a package in the mail and hope they find the right route. Nope! Distance handling is still a team sport—just with a little more room between you.
The truth about dog agility (From the only one who really knows)
As an elite dog agility athlete, I’ve decided it’s time to share the real story. Buckle up, because the truth isn’t always pretty.
Dog agility skills you can train inside
No matter the weather, your agility training doesn’t have to stop! Rain, snow, or limited space—there are plenty of agility skills you and your dog can work on indoors to stay sharp and ready for the course. Whether you're building foundation skills, refining handling...
Mastering modern dog agility courses: Handle the lines, not the obstacles
Have you ever felt like agility courses are becoming more complex? Is your dog becoming frustrated or confused on course (or maybe you are!)? The key to mastering these modern challenges lies in understanding how your dog sees the course and adjusting your handling to...

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