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Layering in dog agility: Why and how to add it to your handling toolbox
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through what layering in dog agility means, why it matters, and how to start teaching it to your dog
What’s next after agility foundations? A guide to a great agility journey
So you and your dog have nailed agility foundations – congratulations! At the start of your agility journey, building awesome skills through foundation lessons is very important and so much fun. Foundation training creates solid skills that will serve as the basis for...
Puppy barking: why puppies bark and how to handle it
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting – until that adorable furball starts sounding like an alarm clock with fur at all hours. If you’re a new dog owner, puppy barking can be baffling and frustrating. Take heart: barking is a normal way for puppies to communicate, and...
Understanding and handling S-lines in dog agility
As agility handlers, one of the biggest challenges is deciding what kind of handling to use when walking a course. In particular, there's one type of course section that can make us scratch our heads a little, the S-line. Let's break down the S-line and explore how we...
Handling fast dogs in agility: It’s all about the dog’s perspective
If you’ve ever tried handling a fast agility dog, you know how exhilarating and challenging it can be. Fast dogs bring excitement to the agility course, but they also require us to be on top of our game.
Choosing the Best Agility Handling Techniques for Your Team
Walking an agility course can feel like solving a puzzle – there are often multiple agility handling techniques that suit a given sequence. How do you know which technique (Front Cross, Rear Cross, Reverse Wrap, Flick, etc.) will work best for your dog? Every...
What to consider when raising and training a Cane Corso
The Cane Corso has become an increasingly popular choice for dog lovers across the United States. Known for their strength, loyalty, and protective nature, these dogs are more than just impressive physical specimens. Their gentle and affectionate side, especially...
Ouch! A puppy owner’s guide to stop puppy biting
Bringing a new puppy into your home is exciting! But there’s a catch – those tiny, sharp teeth. Before you know it, your pup is biting your hands, socks, and furniture. Don’t panic – this is a completely normal behavior. Understanding why your puppy bites and how to...
Dog agility course running: Reality vs fantasy lines
Have you ever walked a course, come up with what felt like a perfect plan… and then watched your dog run something completely different? Maybe they took a wider line than expected. Maybe they missed a jump entirely. Maybe they added in an obstacle you didn’t intend....
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