OneMind Dogs Blog
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I’m just blown away! How OneMind Dogs changed our agility journey
When Cathy first stepped into the world of agility, she wasn’t chasing ribbons or national titles. She just wanted to help her dog Lola
Training dog agility by yourself: how to stay motivated, have fun, and make real progress
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...
Drive and motivation in dog agility: bring out the best in your teammate
Ever had that moment at the start line where your dog seems more interested in sniffing than running? Or maybe they just trot along the course without much enthusiasm, even though you know they can go faster? If you're not sure how to build more drive and motivation...
Is your dog truly happy?
Is your dog happy, or are they bored? You walk your dog. You feed them high-quality food. Maybe you even take them to training classes or play tug in the backyard. But… they still steal socks. Bark at the window. Zoom through the house like a toddler on espresso....
Handling tips for fast, large-striding agility dogs
Do you feel like your agility dog is too fast? Fast, large-striding dogs can feel challenging to run without these key components.
Handling threadles and serpentines in agility — The way your dog naturally understands!
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...
Why your dog doesn’t listen — and how to fix it
In this blog, we’ll explain how to get to the root of the problem, how your daily routine plays a role, and how to become the most exciting and rewarding part of your dog’s world.
How to get out of your own head and overcome agility nerves
You get to control how you warm up your dog. How you focus your mind. How you recover after a mistake. How you support your teammate. That’s your circle of influence. Put your energy there.
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
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