OneMind Dogs handling techniques are based on dog’s natural behavior — which means your dog will understand them from day one.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When your dog has just the right mix of obstacle and handler focus, you’ll notice a smoother, more natural teamwork.
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