Love Dog

In This Chapter Showing your dog where to jump Racing through tunnels Exploring chutes Mastering the table Imagine this: You call out a command, point with an outstretched arm, and your partner races to complete a particular task. (“Wow,” you’re probably thinking. “Can I teach these skills to the humans in my life?” Perhaps, but…

In This Chapter Tackling multiple obstacles in the right order Becoming an effective course director Finding solutions to specific problems Have you ever longed to be the captain of a team? A movie director? A conductor? Here’s your opportunity. Of course it would be fabulous if you could take a shrinking pill that would allow…

In This Chapter Getting your dog to nail the contacts every time Navigating the A-frame, dog walk, and teeter Perfecting the weave poles The obstacles I discuss in Chapter Introducing Your Dog to Jumps, Tunnels, and Tables (the jumps, table, and tunnels) are just to whet your appetite for the sport. Now it’s time to test your…

 In This Chapter Giving old commands new meaning Getting started on some brand-new commands Maintaining a positive attitude Choosing instructors and classes Buying or making your own agility equipment I recently took up yoga. Friends promised I would love it. I’d feel more limber, more relaxed. There was even a pose called Downward Facing Dog….