OneMind Dogs Blog
Welcome to our blog. It's about... well, dogs. Our favorite thing
Dog and puppy training – Why choose OneMind Dogs?
At OneMind Dogs, we offer more than just effective puppy and dog training. We’re in the business of making dogs’ lives better by helping people become amazing owners and teammates.
Dog agility contact training: Build confident and consistent contacts
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 your agility dog: 6 things they wish you knew
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...
Front cross vs blind cross: Which agility handling technique should you choose?
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...
Jaakko Turn: The agility handling technique that instinctively cues a tight turn
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...
How to reward your dog in agility training: tips that really work
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...
Mastering the reverse spin in dog agility
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...
5 reasons to start agility training with your dog (at any age)
Many owners tell us agility is their therapy – a time to forget work, worries, and daily stress, and just enjoy the simple happiness of being with their dog.
Your complete dog agility training schedule (from foundations to competition)
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...
Balancing obstacle focus and handler focus in dog agility
When your dog has just the right mix of obstacle and handler focus, you’ll notice a smoother, more natural teamwork.
Our mission is to give a happy life to dogs by helping people become amazing dog owners.