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Let’s help your dog understand how to respond to verbal cues when both of you are moving fast and running hard! This hybrid class provides an amazing training opportunity!
You’ve taught your dog a variety of verbal cues to indicate turns and lines… but when things get exciting and you are running hard, he doesn’t seem to understand or respond. Perhaps you want to improve independence and commitment, or better understanding at a distance? These fun games will build your dog’s understanding by training clear criteria, and helping the dog learn to process verbal cues independently of your motion or position!
And the best part is that all you need are 2 jumps and a wing to help you teach these great turn skills! This is a perfect ‘small space’ class to help you transition your skills to the trial ring in a big way.
This class features a series of multi-level games, covering the following skills:
- Wraps
- “Soft” turns
- Go Lines And Extensions
- Serpentines
- Backsides Slices And Wraps
- Threadle Slices
You will also have the opportunity to participate in our five Training Night Chats!
- Monday, February 7 at 7pm Eastern: I will introduce the first set of games and answer questions to help get you started.
- Tuesday, February 15 at 7pm Eastern: This Training Night Chat will provide follow up – you can have your questions answered live, and you can also play a video clip of your training for discussion and feedback!
- Monday, February 21 at 7pm Eastern: This Training Night Chat will introduce the second set of games and answer any questions about the previous games or the new ones. You can also play a video clip of your training for discussion and feedback!
- Monday, February 28 at 7pm Eastern: This Training Night Chat will introduce new games as well as how to improve the use of your verbals in the ‘real world’. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions, plan your training, and you can also play a video clip of your training for discussion and feedback!
- Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm Eastern: This wrap up Training Night Chat will allow you to ask any questions, plan your future training, and you can also play a video clip of your training for discussion and feedback!
Can’t make it to the Training Night Chats? No problem! They will all be recorded for you to view at any time.
Additional Course Details
- Faculty:
- Tracy Sklenar
- Dates:
- Course starts on February 7, 2022.
- Live Training Night Chat Dates:
- Mondays at 7pm Eastern: February 7, February 21, February 28.
- Tuesday at 7pm Eastern: February 15.
- Wednesday at 7pm Eastern: March 9.
- Live Training Night Chat Dates:
- Registration closes on February 21, 2022.
- Course material access never expires.
- Course starts on February 7, 2022.
- Level:
- Working spots are best suited for dogs 1 year and over.
- Course Structure:
- This unique “hybrid” course combines the traditional elements of Agility U’s online program with an option for LIVE participation and in-the-moment feedback! You can choose your level of participation in the online classroom – and everyone is welcome to participate in the Training Night Chats!
- Each game will feature a downloadable video explanation and demo as well as a written description.
- Equipment needed (working participants only):
- 2 jumps and 1 wing.
- Space required (working participants only):
- All games can be played in small spaces. All you need is a small, clear space and good footing! We can tweak any and all of the games to fit your space 🙂
Course Information
Course Instructor
- Enrollment in this course closed on February 22, 2022.
User Guide and Introduction
User Guide
Class Overview, Guidelines and Video Submissions
Introduction
Training Night Chats Info And Recordings
Training Night Chats Info
February 7th Recording
February 15th Recording
February 21st Recording
February 28 Recording and Podcast Link
March 9th Recording
Defining The Dog’s Behavior: Intro and Worksheets
Introduction
Worksheet!
Week 1 Games
Wrap Verbals Part 1: Wing Plus Jump
Wrap Verbals Part 2: Two Jumps
Wrap Verbals Part 3: Wrap Exit Criteria
Week 2 Games
“Soft” Turns (Left and Right) Wing Plus Jump
“Soft” Turns Field Guide 1: Turns On The Wing
“Soft” Turns (Left and Right) Part 2: Two Jumps!
“Soft” Turns Field Guide 2: Turns On Two Jumps
Exit Line Criteria Combo Game Challenge
“Soft” Turns Field Guide 3: Exit Line Criteria Combo Game Challenge!
Left/Right Foundation Game
Week 3 Games
“Soft” Turns: Serpentines, Part 1
“Soft” Turns: Serpentines, Part 1 Field Guide
Backside Slice Verbal: One Jump
Backside Slice Verbal: One Jump Field Guide
Backside Wrap Verbal: Wing Plus Jump
Backside Wrap Verbal: Wing Plus Jump Field Guide
Week 4 Games
Fast Lines Challenge
Fast Lines Challenge Field Guide
“Soft” Turns: Serpentines, Part 2: Combo Challenge Game
“Soft” Turns: Serpentines, Part 2: Combo Challenge Game Field Guide
Independent Wrap Verbals
Independent Wrap Verbals Field Guide
The Real World: Planning And Practice!
Week 4 Bonus Games!
Independent Soft Turn Verbals: Minny Pinny 2
Week 5 Games
The Real World: Jump Heights!
Jump Heights Field Guide
Back – Front Combos!
Front – Back Combos Field Guide
Serpentine Setup Part 3: Threadle Slices!
Serpentine Setup Part 3: Threadle Slices Field Guide
The Real World: Transition To Course Work