Agility 1 Week 4

To encourage prompt startlines for Jackie, I should only lead out in front of her a more modest distance. As we continue to get to know one another, Jackie will gain confidence to burst forward at the start line when I say "Break!" 

Today we played a mini agility course of a startline hoop, dog walk, tunnel, and two upright jumps on a straight line.  When pointing along Jackie's path, I need to point straight ahead along her path of travel.

Pearls:

• Homework this week will be to reinforce prompt startlines, continue to reinforce 2o2o contact behavior, and continue to build value for jumping
• Jackie loves chasing me from behind, so to the extent that is possible it is good for now to get out in front of her while still staying connected with her to encourage speed on her part

Jackie will eventually learn to get more distance in front, and for now I can use her love of chasing me to encourage speed