by Niki | May 28, 2026 | Agility foundations, Competitive agility
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...
by Niki | May 27, 2026 | Agility foundations, Competitive agility
There is a moment that happens in almost every beginner agility class. A new handler watches a video of some beautifully executed serpentine or German Turn; their eyes go wide, and you can see exactly what they are thinking. I want to do that. It is completely...
by Niki | Apr 8, 2026 | Agility foundations, Puppy training
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...
by Niki | Apr 7, 2026 | Agility handling techniques, Competitive agility
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...
by Niki | Mar 11, 2026 | Agility foundations, Competitive 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...
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