When setting up for an exercise or at the start line for an agility run, the first thing we need is for the dog to be facing the same direction we are. Simplify your life by training a completely solid heel, side, or “between” (between your legs) cue. This ends the struggle to position and reposition your dog and lets you spend more time on the exercise and less getting set up.
If you have difficulty memorizing dog agility courses or exercises, here are seven ideas to help make your life easier.
The success of your run in dog agility begins at the start line. Here’s how to set your dog up right.
A common dog agility mantra is “trial like you train”. Should you?
Think running full agility courses with your dog is the best way to practice for trials? You might want to think again.