Pearls:
- To begin distance work, remember to keep moving and directing the dog's line of travel, as though you were pointing out her path with a laser pointer
- The handler may have to move more slowly in distance work
- It's important for the handler to stay back away from the chances line in order to give yourself space to move
- Keep your arm and hand up pointing directly to the next obstacle
- Keep your arm and hand up even while your dog is in the tunnel, so as soon as she comes out of the tunnel you are already pointing where she should travel
- Always think about directing your dog's path of travel. For serpentines allow her enough space in front of the jump so she has enough room to take each successive jump
Jackie playing short courses and practicing distance:
