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.
“Focus” is one of the most common challenges faced by dog owners and handlers. How do I get my dog to focus on me? Why does my dog get distracted so easily? Why won’t my dog listen when there are other dogs, people, or noises around? Here’s the part that surprises...
One of the most common frustrations in dog agility is standing on a course walk and thinking: I can see three different options here. How do I know which one to choose? You might hear other handlers talking about front crosses, blind crosses, distance lines, or speed...
I wanted a Border Collie, but I didn’t yet have a clear plan. What I didn’t expect was to fall in love with a look: intense, serious, far too deep for such a small puppy.
If walking an agility course and making a plan for handling your dog leaves you feeling rushed, unsure, or like everyone else sees something you don’t, you’re not alone. Many handlers start competing with basic training behind them, only to discover that course...
In agility, there are times when your dog’s speed simply outpaces yours. You find yourself a few steps behind, watching them power through the course while you try to keep up. That’s exactly when the Whisky Cross agility handling technique becomes a game-changer. The...
Dino is a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois and my first competition agility dog. When I started, I was very new to dog training in general, so I began with obedience classes at a local dog training center. After that, I enrolled Dino in agility classes, and she absolutely loved it. However, I quickly realized there was so much to learn about agility
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...
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