For all of the aspiring agility champions out there, we’ve got you covered with articles from our top coaches about agility competitions, mindset and more.
Struggling with missed or hesitant contacts in agility? Learn how to build clarity, confidence, and consistency with your dog through the OneMind Dogs method. This guide breaks down why contacts go wrong, how to rebuild trust step by step, and what it takes to achieve confident, reliable contact performance in every run.
Understanding agility from your dog's perspective will be one of the biggest lightbulb moments in your agility journey! A deaf Border Collie named Tekla taught us how to listen. When her human, OneMind Dogs founder Janita Leinonen, could no longer use verbal cues, she...
If you’ve ever walked a course and asked yourself, “Should I do a Front Cross or a Blind Cross here?”, you’re not alone. Even the most experienced handlers find themselves second-guessing in those moments. The real key isn’t about what feels easier for the human, but...
If you’ve ever walked a course and thought, “I need my dog to turn really tight, but I don’t want to switch handling sides here,” the Jaakko Turn might be exactly what you’re looking for. This OneMind Dogs technique is designed to create sharp, efficient turns while...
At OneMind Dogs, we believe training should be fun for both sides of the team. That means listening to our dogs, understanding what truly motivates them, and giving your dog a reward that makes sense from their perspective. This is especially important when playing...
OneMind Dogs instructor Lee Elgie shares her thoughts on one of the most versatile handling techniques in agility called the Reverse Spin. If you’ve ever struggled with tight turns, trap obstacles, or a dog with sky-high obstacle focus, this move might be the missing...
One of the biggest questions we hear from agility enthusiasts is: "How often should I train my dog?" And once you ask that, it opens the floodgates to: “What should I train at different ages?” “How long should training sessions be?” “What’s too much or too little?” If...
When your dog has just the right mix of obstacle and handler focus, you’ll notice a smoother, more natural teamwork.
Does your dog fly around the agility course like a rocket, taking wide turns or knocking bars when you need them to tighten up? You’re not alone. Many handlers struggle with teaching collection. And without it, those tight, efficient turns stay out of reach. This post...
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