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If there is one pattern we see again and again in dog agility training, it is this: handlers are eager to move on to the “real” skills and skip the foundations that make everything work.
This is completely understandable. Agility looks exciting. We see advanced handlers flowing through courses, dogs turning tightly, crosses happening effortlessly, and it is easy to ...
One of the most common frustrations in dog agility is standing on a course walk and thinking:
I can see three different options here. How do I know which one to choose?
You might hear other handlers talking about front crosses, blind crosses, distance lines, or speed advantages, and suddenly your confidence disappears. What felt manageable in trai...
Every agility journey looks different. Some move forward in clear steps. Others take detours, pauses, and unexpected turns. Recently, we asked our community what their dogs have taught them. Francesca, one of our students from Spain, replied in a way that truly moved us. We asked her if she would be happy to share her story, in the hope it might inspire others who find themse...
If walking an agility course and making a plan for handling your dog leaves you feeling rushed, unsure, or like everyone else sees something you don’t, you’re not alone.
Many handlers start competing with basic training behind them, only to discover that course analysis feels like a completely different skill. Suddenly there are multiple options, opinions from other...
In agility, there are times when your dog’s speed simply outpaces yours. You find yourself a few steps behind, watching them power through the course while you try to keep up. That’s exactly when the Whisky Cross agility handling technique
