by Niki | Oct 28, 2025 | Agility foundations, Agility handling techniques
When you watch a great agility team on course, it looks so smooth and connected that you can’t help but smile. The dog knows exactly what to do, and the handler seems to glide through every turn. But behind that magic isn’t endless training. It’s a strong foundation...
by Niki | Oct 15, 2025 | Competitive agility
If your dog hesitates, creeps, or flies off the contact zone, you’re not alone. Contact behavior is one of the most common challenges in agility, and it can be frustrating when things fall apart after so much effort. At OneMind Dogs, we believe contact training isn’t...
by Niki | Oct 10, 2025 | Agility foundations, Agility handling techniques, Competitive agility
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...
by Niki | Oct 8, 2025 | Agility handling techniques, Competitive agility
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...
by Niki | Oct 2, 2025 | Agility handling techniques, Competitive agility
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...
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