When Cathy first stepped into the world of agility, she wasn’t chasing ribbons or national titles. She just wanted to help her dog Lola
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Training dog agility by yourself: how to stay motivated, have fun, and make real progress
Wondering if you can really make progress when training dog agility by yourself, without access to a club or coach? The answer is yes. In fact, training dog agility by yourself can be one of the most rewarding and effective ways to grow as a team with your dog. In the...
Drive and motivation in dog agility: bring out the best in your teammate
Ever had that moment at the start line where your dog seems more interested in sniffing than running? Or maybe they just trot along the course without much enthusiasm, even though you know they can go faster? If you're not sure how to build more drive and motivation...
Handling tips for fast, large-striding agility dogs
Do you feel like your agility dog is too fast? Fast, large-striding dogs can feel challenging to run without these key components.
How to get out of your own head and overcome agility nerves
You get to control how you warm up your dog. How you focus your mind. How you recover after a mistake. How you support your teammate. That’s your circle of influence. Put your energy there.
Layering in dog agility: Why and how to add it to your handling toolbox
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through what layering in dog agility means, why it matters, and how to start teaching it to your dog
Understanding and handling S-lines in dog agility
As agility handlers, one of the biggest challenges is deciding what kind of handling to use when walking a course. In particular, there's one type of course section that can make us scratch our heads a little, the S-line. Let's break down the S-line and explore how we...
Handling fast dogs in agility: It’s all about the dog’s perspective
If you’ve ever tried handling a fast agility dog, you know how exhilarating and challenging it can be. Fast dogs bring excitement to the agility course, but they also require us to be on top of our game.
Choosing the Best Agility Handling Techniques for Your Team
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...
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