We used "Out!" as a directional cue for the first time today. "Out!" on an agility course means "work away from me at a distance" used to send your dog out and away from you to work obstacles at a distance. It is a different cue from "Go!" which means to keep running straight ahead.
Pearls:
- When directing turns, and especially in sharp turns for the dog, be sure to turn your body definitively so it is obvious to Jackie which way she should travel
- "Out!" is a directional cue that allows you to send your dog out and away from you to play obstacles at a distance
- Be decisive and obvious when giving cues and directions; point your feet, shoulders, and body in the direction the dog is to travel
Jackie playing a mini course, and using "Out!" for the first time:
