OneMind Dogs handling techniques are based on dog’s natural behavior — which means your dog will understand them from day one.
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.
Does your dog fly around the agility course like a rocket, taking wide turns or knocking bars when you need them to tighten up? You’re not alone. Many handlers struggle with teaching collection. And without it, those tight, efficient turns stay out of reach. This post...
Wondering if you can really make progress when training dog agility by yourself, without access to a club or coach? The answer is yes. In fact, training dog agility by yourself can be one of the most rewarding and effective ways to grow as a team with your dog. In the...
Do you feel like your agility dog is too fast? Fast, large-striding dogs can feel challenging to run without these key components.
Threadles and serpentines are two common patterns in dog agility that test your ability to cue your dog with precision and clarity. While they can both involve tight lines and quick turns, the way we handle them, and the way our dogs understand them, is different. At...
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