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.

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. You also want to maintain proper performance, for instance, of weaves and contacts, so you’ll need to reinforce your dog for good contacts … Read More

Can you send your dog to the far end of a straight-ahead tunnel? This exercise from One Mind Dogs lets you practice that skill as well as pinwheel fluency. 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.

Straight tunnels present many challenges on course. They act as “dog accelerators” and can block approaches to other obstacles you need to reach. A straight tunnel may be easy for your dog to do, but it’s not necessarily your “friend” on course. To manage this menace and cut down on the amount of huffing and puffing you’ll need to do, … Read More