Mastering the reverse spin in dog agility
OneMind Dogs instructor Lee Elgie shares her thoughts on one of the most versatile handling techniques in agility called the Reverse Spin. If you’ve ever struggled with tight turns, trap obstacles, or a dog with sky-high obstacle focus, this move might be the missing piece in your handling toolkit. The reverse spin starts out looking […]
Balancing obstacle focus and handler focus in dog agility
When your dog has just the right mix of obstacle and handler focus, you’ll notice a smoother, more natural teamwork.
How to get your dog to collect and turn tight in agility
Does your dog fly around the agility course like a rocket, taking wide turns or knocking bars when you need them to tighten up? You’re not alone. Many handlers struggle with teaching collection. And without it, those tight, efficient turns stay out of reach. This post is based on our popular webinar with OneMind Dogs […]
Training dog agility by yourself: how to stay motivated, have fun, and make real progress
Wondering if you can really make progress when training dog agility by yourself, without access to a club or coach? The answer is yes. In fact, training dog agility by yourself can be one of the most rewarding and effective ways to grow as a team with your dog. In the free OneMind Dogs webinar […]
Handling tips for fast, large-striding agility dogs
Do you feel like your agility dog is too fast? Fast, large-striding dogs can feel challenging to run without these key components.
Handling threadles and serpentines in agility — The way your dog naturally understands!
Threadles and serpentines are two common patterns in dog agility that test your ability to cue your dog with precision and clarity. While they can both involve tight lines and quick turns, the way we handle them, and the way our dogs understand them, is different. At OneMind Dogs, our method is based on how […]
Layering in dog agility: Why and how to add it to your handling toolbox
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through what layering in dog agility means, why it matters, and how to start teaching it to your dog
Understanding and handling S-lines in dog agility
As agility handlers, one of the biggest challenges is deciding what kind of handling to use when walking a course. In particular, there’s one type of course section that can make us scratch our heads a little, the S-line. Let’s break down the S-line and explore how we can handle it, making it both clear […]
Handling fast dogs in agility: It’s all about the dog’s perspective
If you’ve ever tried handling a fast agility dog, you know how exhilarating and challenging it can be. Fast dogs bring excitement to the agility course, but they also require us to be on top of our game.
Choosing the Best Agility Handling Techniques for Your Team
Walking an agility course can feel like solving a puzzle – there are often multiple agility handling techniques that suit a given sequence. How do you know which technique (Front Cross, Rear Cross, Reverse Wrap, Flick, etc.) will work best for your dog? Every dog-handler team is unique, so the “right” handling choice depends on […]