Skills & Drills
Monday 5:45pm
Special 4-week mini-session: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
Obstacle performance drills are reviewed each week in order to increase the dog’s independent performance and confidence on each obstacle. Jumps, tunnels, table, and tire, all full-height contact obstacles, and weave poles will be used. Short handling sequences are utilized. The emphasis will continue to be on handlers learning proper rate and placement of reinforcement for the dog, and the handler recognizing and rewarding the dog’s correct choices in training. This class will improve handler fluidity and the dog's understanding of front/rear/blind crosses, serpentines, threadles, backsides, and various lead-out positions.
Prerequisite: Passed Foundations series of classes. Dogs should be familiar with contact obstacles and have developed the beginnings of contact/targeting behaviors. Teams should be practicing positive reinforcement techniques using toys/food/clickers. Teams should have a positive attitude and be prepared to practice some skills at home.
See class dates at: kruisinkanines.com/classes