An agility course consists of a set of standard obstacles laid out by a judge in a design of their own choosing in an area of a specified size. I loved the reliance on loopy training and I can see so much improvement in my abilities as a trainer after taking this class. feet of 3/8" x 1 1/4" molding (this will be used as the rungs to add traction for the dog, this is sold by the foot and you have to cut them yourself. So while this course was geared for a very specific behavior, I find myself thinking WWMD (what would Megan do) in my everyday more general training scenarios.

Megan was committed to her forums and provided a learning structure that allowed students to work more frequently and incrementally which helped me personally and I imagine all the students.

Because of its fast paced courses of jumps, tunnels, weaves, dog walks, and more, it is the ultimate sport for working your dogs body, mind, and building your bond. Focusing on the dog's ability to maintain criteria in a variety of situations before going to the aframe will allow for a smoother transition to the actual obstacle, with a higher success rate. The chief course builder is usually an experienced competitor who understands what equipment is legal, how it must be configured, how each must be aligned compared to other obstacles, and can direct several course-building volunteers to efficiently move the equipment into place. Due to an unexpected injury with my main competitive agility dog, I took this course with my other dog who does not have much agility background.

Such organisation as USDAA, UKI and IFCS and their members have opposed that and created their own international competitions that do not restrict participation for dogs without pedigrees. The weave poles are probably the most challenging obstacle to teach, and there are many different training approaches, so you’ll likely need expert guidance to help your dog master this skill. The nature of a Gold Spot is that you'll be doing some training several times a week, maybe even every day. If your dog is acing the gridwork from a stay with some distance, you can use a cone/wing wrap start *instead* of a stay: so the dog will be moving into the grid.

It’s a role that should also include keeping your dog in great shape — maintaining a healthy weight opens in a new tab, and taking time to warm up and cool down before and after training.