OneMind Dogs Blog
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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.
Cueing turns at a distance in agility: what your dog is already reading from you
Agility handlers often assume that cueing turns accurately at a distance is just too hard, or that it only works if you are fast enough to stay close to your dog. OneMind Dogs instructor Stephanie Williams has just created a webinar on exactly this topic, and one of...
What is a rear cross in dog agility, and when do you actually need one?
If you've started spending time around the agility scene, you may have come across the term "rear cross" and felt that small flicker of overwhelm. Another technique to learn, another thing you're supposed to already understand. OneMind Dogs Instructor Lee Elgie wrote...
Dog agility handler tips: the secret to smooth, connected runs
Most handlers have had a run where something went wrong and they couldn't tell you exactly why. The dog took the wrong obstacle, or turned wide on a turn they've done a hundred times before, or the whole thing just felt rushed and reactive from start to finish....
Why young dogs lose focus in agility (and how to fix it)
There's a post you see in agility groups fairly regularly. It goes something like: "My dog is amazing in training, super fast and keen, but the moment we get to a proper course he just switches off around halfway through. Is this a confidence issue? Is he not ready?...
Dog agility training for beginners: why the basics matter more than you think
There is too much to learn, too many techniques, too many videos, too many things being explained at once. They do not know where to start so they try to learn everything simultaneously, and they end up feeling like they are failing at all of it.
Why puppy skills matter so much for agility later
When people picture agility, they usually imagine jumps, tunnels, weaves, contacts, and fast sequences. But agility starts long before any of that. In fact, some of the most important agility training happens when your dog is still a puppy, and it has nothing to do...
Anyone can enjoy agility with their dog, running not required!
If you’ve ever watched agility and thought, I'd love to try that, but I can't run fast enough, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common thoughts in agility. Even those already competing in agility often feel like it would be easier if only they could run faster....
Independent obstacle skills in dog agility
One of the biggest turning points in agility training often comes when teams start developing independent obstacle skills. At first, many handlers feel like they need to guide their dog through every step of the course. They run close, point a lot, and try to control...
How to train a reliable start line stay in agility (or fix a broken one)
If you compete in agility, you already know how much a start line stay matters. Modern courses are bigger. Lines are longer. Dogs are faster. And being able to lead out with confidence changes how you handle the entire course. When your dog can hold position calmly...
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