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 […]
Your complete dog agility training schedule (from foundations to competition)
One of the biggest questions we hear from agility enthusiasts is: “How often should I train my dog?” And once you ask that, it opens the floodgates to: If you’ve ever felt unsure or overwhelmed by all the advice online, you’re not alone. The pressure to train more, do more, and buy more can leave […]
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 […]
I’m just blown away! How OneMind Dogs changed our agility journey
When Cathy first stepped into the world of agility, she wasn’t chasing ribbons or national titles. She just wanted to help her dog Lola
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.
How to get out of your own head and overcome agility nerves
You get to control how you warm up your dog. How you focus your mind. How you recover after a mistake. How you support your teammate. That’s your circle of influence. Put your energy there.
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 […]