Fort St. John Dog Agility Club
Notes for: Monday April 28, 2008

Obstacle Name followed by various commands (pick one you like)
Open Tunnel -Tunnel, Through
Closed Tunnel -Chute, Tunnel
Tire Jump -Tire, Hoop, Ring
Jumps -Over, Hup, Jump
Weave Poles -Weave, Poles
Dog Walk -Dog Walk, Plank, Walk it, Ramp
A-Frame -Scramble, A-frame, Climb, Wall
Teeter-Tot -See-saw, Teeter
Pause Table -Bench, Table, Rest, Pause

Start Sending and Calling to Obstacles ASAP
Once the dog is performing an obstacle reliably, quickly, and accurately, work on being able to send your dog to the obstacle from a distance. Your goal is to be able to send your dog to the obstacle with one command and signal from a distance of up to 30 feet and from a variety of angles. You should also be able to call your dog to each obstacle from the same angles and distances. These distance skills will provide an essential foundation for smooth sequencing work. Don’t worry with lots of practice, you’ll get faster.

Tips to Improve Team Performance
1. Use one command per obstacle.
2. Remember to work both sides.
3. Don’t reinforce refusals.
4. Give you command before you start moving.
5. Keep the training stress-free and fun.
6. Make your dog feel wonderful for succeeding, even if you only made a small step!
7. Body Language – to be discussed by trainer.