Learn what to do
Every Day to Succeed in Dog Agility
The elite plan well and execute their plan. So one of the most important things you can do to improve your chances of success in dog agility is to make a list of things to do EVERY DAY. Here are some ideas to get your started in doing that.
1 . Write down your planned daily activities and post the list prominently. So you don't forget your plan, set up an automatic reminder system. Google Calendar is a good way to do that. If you don't know how, click here to learn how to use Google Calendar to set reminders.
2.Read or reread an article or watch a video or listen to a podcast about dog agility. (It's amazing how much it helps to reread books and articles or rewatch videos.)
Some suggested sites include:
- DogTrainingPsychology.com (the site you are on now!)
- OneMindDogs.com
- AgilityNerd.com
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3 . Practice handling moves in your home without your dog. This will only take a few minutes. Set up a small dog agility jump like the one shown in, say, your living room.
Then practice leading a virtual dog in different ways. Practice each of these (or other) moves.
- Front Cross.
- Backside jump to blind cross.
- Reverse Spin.
- Backside jump to front cross
- Reverse wrap.
Practice with the goal of drilling the moves so well that your subconscious mind can carry out the moves on automatic pilot. If you don't know these techniques, no worries, you can learn them in this book: LEARN DOG AGILITY TECHNIQUES OF CHAMPIONS. <==Click ๐๐ฆบ๐ฉ๐๐ถWoof!
After practicing alone (with your virtual dog), try the same moves with your dog. Treat your dog often, even if she doesn't always do what you desire. Remember, the dog is always right.
When you dog jumps as you intend him to, give excited verbal praise and a treat and then a bonus treat.
4.Work on Stress (Excitement) Management.)
There are several things you can do to manage your excitement at trial so you can perform at your best.
Practice some of these techniques for a few minutes each day. Example techniques include:
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Lanny Bassham
AgilityNerd