Serpentines are common configurations in agility. Recognizing them and knowing how to manage them will make your runs faster and much smoother. The general rules for dealing with serpentines are 1) first look at where you want to be after the serpentine (that often determines which side of the serpentine you want to handle on—or whether to switch sides mid-serpentine) and 2) … Read More
Straight Tunnels that Get in the Way
Straight tunnels always add the element of speed to a dog’s run; often you can’t outrun a dog in a straight tunnel, so you have to come up with other handling options. These exercises feature a tunnel that “gets in the way” of where you’re going. Having to negotiate wings instead of wingless jumps also makes things harder. You can … Read More
Table, Tire, Long Jump
Exercise 1 for May 14: Most people practice the long jump rarely. You may want to practice it separately first before putting it in the sequences. Giving your dog a straight-on approach helps him clear it cleanly. You could set up Exercise 2 for Sat., May 17. The table interrupts flow so it’s a potential downer for dogs. Here’s a … Read More
Tight Turns with Weaves
Getting a good weave entry and performance in tight, twisty courses takes practice. Exercise 1 offers backksides, tunnel sends, and odd weave entries. Signup and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember to bring your course maps with you to practice.
10-11-23_Teeter Approaches
These exercises aim to get your dog comfortable approaching the teeter from various angles and different obstacles. The more comfortable he is about getting on the teeter, the more control you’ll have of his performance. Signup and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice