WW241: June 20- Balancing Act: Increasing Handler Focus on the Agility Course

Course Details

This workshop is for dogs that tend to rack up more off-courses in the agility ring than refusals. These dogs LOVE agility obstacles and immediately commit to the first obstacle they see, and sometimes some extra ones, too. This presentation will break down why dogs lack handler focus and provide a blueprint for increasing handler focus and boosting your dog’s ability to follow your handling on the agility course.
We will cover:
Obstacle vs Handler focus
The handler’s role vs the dog’s role
Testing your dog’s handler focus
Training for increased handler focus
Maintaining a high enough handler focus
& More!
Content is appropriate for teams looking to increase the amount of handler focus their dog has OR teams looking to build the appropriate amount of handler focus. Exercises will include flat work as well as short, small sequences. 3 jumps & 1 tunnel is ideal, with a 40x40ish space, but the flatwork takes a lot less space!

Lecture Publish Date: Sunday June 20

Video Submissions Due Date:  Sunday June 27 @ 12pm noon PT

Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday June 30

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