Distance Handling 101 - Foundation Skills: Episode 8 - Combining the 'Go' cue with your Wait

In this episode we are progressing our wait by combining it with our GO cue. Now we are seeing self-control and drive in action.
We are focusing on combining two bits of learning to create a strong wait as well as powerful forward drive. When doing agility, we want our dogs to power off the startline with enthusiasm and immediate speed. We need to teach that.
In this game we are teaching the idea that the wait leads to that burst of energy. We are using the power of GO to proof our dogs wait; pairing them in this way builds understanding and strengthens your wait in the long term.
This is an exercise you can do with any dog, but with puppies do not do many repetitions and avoid throwing the reward too far as we do not want young dogs over reaching or straining themselves.
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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!