Since most dogs love to run flat out, speed circles generate enthusiasm and confidence in your dog that can translate into successful distance handling. Strategic use of toys and bait plates can also help motivate your dog. Here (Exercise 3) you can try adding speed to those jumps you don’t often practice. If your dog is unfamiliar with some of … Read More

These exercises will give you lots of practice in layering jumps. If you can send your dog to tunnels, you’ll be in a better position to guide him through these sequences. Try Exercise 1 on Wed, 9/17, and Exercise 2 on Sat, 9/20. Sign up and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember to bring your course maps … Read More

This setup offers serpentines, pinwheels, weird tunnel entries, and a teeter. Think about the line you need to draw for your dog and plan accordingly. Try the top 2 exercises Wed, 9/10, and the bottom 2 Sun, 9/14. 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.

The ability to lead out and send your dog really help in running sequences with backsides. This week’s setup allows you to practice backsides within a jumpbox and in a sequence with a tunnel. If your dog is new to backsides, practice with a single jump at first. Plan your runs carefully and see if you can get where you need to … Read More

This One Mind Dog exercise will challenge you to execute sharp turns, wraps and backsides exiting a straight tunnel. Run, Spot! Run! Sign up and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember to bring your course maps with you to practice.