Handling Skills
Wednesday 12pm
Building on the skills and basic handling knowledge a team has acquired, this class will work on short sequences to enhance the dog's understanding of small handling differences that make a big impact on course execution. Utilizing either/or training to benefit the handler and the dog, you will improve handling technique and focus your dog to execute based on precise communication - using different handling choices, lines, and obstacle discriminations to achieve success for both the human and the dog teammate.
Prerequisite: Passed Foundations series of classes. All levels are welcome. Dogs should be confident on contact obstacles at full height and have developed the beginnings of contact/targeting behaviors. Dogs should demonstrate an understanding and general competency of all agility obstacles, but don't need to be proficient. Human handlers should understand basic handling practices and theory. Teams should have a positive attitude and regularly practice skills at home.
6-week session, Spring 2026
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