Dog Agility

Mastering the Ketshker (German Turn) for Dog Agility Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced handler, mastering the Ketshker, also known as the German...

What is a German turn? A German turn is a handling option for an S-line bend over a jump where you need to change sides. A...

What is a Forced Front Cross: This handling move guides your dog around to the backside of an obstacle and gets them to 'slice' across the jump. You...

What is a blind cross? It’s called blind because you will get ahead on a course, so your dog will be behind and you take your...

In this course, you have the option to practice Front Crosses, Pivots or something which may be new to a few of you, a manoeuvre called...

Weaving poles in agility The Kennel Club is the governing body for dog agility in the UK. Here are some of their rules for dog agility weaves:...

Forward Focus In week 1 we kick off by introducing some of the key equipment and commands by training some straight runs over jumps and tunnels. ...

Taking part in weeks 1 & 2’s lesson plans, you will have run in one direction, this week you run short courses and taught some more...

In week 2 we build on the introduction of jumps and tunnels from the first session and add in the challenge of turns. Dogs are taught...