Training plan for agility

Here are our basic training foundations:

  • physical condition
    • the most important thing trough out the carrier
    • regular checks at physiotherapist
    • jumping technique 
  • reward building
    • drive for toys and treats -> goal to have different level of rewards
    • super toy as special reward
  • use on shaping as training method 
    • better obstacles focus and better performance on the obstacles
  • introduction of handling methods to each obstacle
    • teaching every handling maneuver to all the obstacles even though you might not need them competition
    • dog will have confident performance on every obstacle no matter which angle she will approach it 
    • dog will also learn better to understand how each obstacle is performed correctly
  • Speed and focus training
    • speed training we do in the woods
    • focus something I teach every day!
  • course practice
    • mostly for the handler
    • teamwork training
Handler own program:

  • physical training
    • you need to in shape to be able to perform to dogs standards ;)
  • learning new training skills for yours and the dogs training
  • improve analytic skills to improve your training and performance
  • mental training
    • gives to tools to handle competition situation
    • teaches you to be better trainer and handler
    • you can learn new things about yourself that will help you to handle hard and good times 



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