Jumps and Hoops

 Jackie played jumps and hoops this week in agility class. 

Pearls:

• Keep moving; this makes it easier for Jackie to understand where her line of travel should be as well as encourages confidence by activating her chase behavior.
• When doing 180 degree turns, use "Here!" only once.
• Avoid saying Jackie's name, unless you urgently need her to look at you. Instead, say "Here!" to redirect her to turn toward you.

Jackie playing jumps and hoops:

Teeters and Pinwheels!

 Jackie and I played teeter totters and pinwheels today. 

Pearls:

• Guide the dog's line, by cueing early before an obstacle but not too early when cueing from the "landing" side of the obstacle
• For homework, set up a pinwheel: there are so many things you can play with a pinwheel including rear crosses, "Out!" sends, and building speed and enthusiasm as well as growing value for individual hoops and jumps

Jackie playing teeters and pinwheels:

Rally Heeling

 Gunner playing rally heeling October 27, 2022