Distance Handling 101 - Foundation Skills. Episode 3 - Self-Control vs Drive

Two important elements of dog agility which can easily be overlooked are self-control and drive. Both are key to getting a top performance from your dog, but many people believe they are counterintuitive - that a dog can have one or the other, but not both.
This comes down to failing to understand firstly what self-control and drive truly are, and also not appreciating how they work to reinforce each other when correctly used.
People with low drive dogs think that removing the need for the dog to have self-control will increase the dog's speed, while those with a high-drive dog may struggle to incorporate self-control. In this video I explain what the two concepts mean to me and how throughout this series I will be balancing self-control with drive, and vice versa, to build a confident, independent and successful dog.
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Dog agility is a fast growing sport involving the dog negotiating a series of obstacles. Traditionally, handlers have endeavoured to run with their dogs around a course. However, with courses becoming bigger, it is increasingly vital to teach distance handling for dog agility. While some handlers may have physical limitations that mean they cannot run with their dogs, even handlers that are fit and able will need distance handling skills. These skills include - obstacle independence - ability to respond to verbal as well as physical cues - great drive and focus forward However, distance handling can often seem daunting to those who have never tried it. In this new series, I am going to explore the foundations for great distance handling. You will learn the key training techniques, exercises to build drive and independence and develop your skills as a distance handler
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About me! I am a force free dog trainer living in the United Kingdom. I have trained with a variety of dogs and currently own Shelties and working cockers or cocker crosses. I have competed in agility since 2013 and have qualified for various regional and national finals. Due to ill health, I had to transition from being a running agility handler to a distance handler in 2021. Since then I have become passionate about encouraging handlers of all abilities to enjoy this sport with their dogs. My channel is dedicated to sharing my love of dogs and dog training. I believe dog training should be taught in a fun, cooperative manner. Welcome and I hope you enjoy my videos!