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 | Jan 10, 2026 | Agility handling techniques, Competitive agility
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...
by Niki | Dec 10, 2025 | Agility handling techniques, Competitive agility
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...
by Niki | Oct 28, 2025 | Agility foundations, Agility handling techniques
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...
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