Distance Handling 101 - Foundation Skills: Episode 12 - Adding the 'Wrap' cue to a cone

In this Episode:
Having worked through the stages of the two bowl game we have now reached a point where we can add a cue to a part of the behaviour - heading out for the cone and turning back towards us.
The 'wrap' cue for me means go to the back of an obstacle and come back towards me tightly. Ultimately I will transfer this behaviour to a jump wing when I want the dog to perform a tight backside jump, rather than jumping long.
At this stage I am not looking for an overly tight turn, in fact, I prefer not to have very tight turns on cones as this can cause issues on jumps and even result in knocked poles. I also do not ask for multi-wraps (the dog repeating the cone several times before being released to the reward) as I feel this is too great a strain on the dog's body and I am not convinced it has great value for their overall agility performance.
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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!