OneMind Dogs

Most handlers have had a run where something went wrong and they couldn’t tell you exactly why. The dog took the wrong obstacle, or turned wide on a turn they’ve done a hundred times before, or the whole thing just felt rushed and reactive from start to finish. Walking off the line, replaying it in your head, and coming up with nothing useful is one of the more frustrating fe...

There’s a post you see in agility groups fairly regularly. It goes something like: “My dog is amazing in training, super fast and keen, but the moment we get to a proper course he just switches off around halfway through. Is this a confidence issue? Is he not ready? Should I go back to basics?”

The responses usually go in a few different directions — check his healt...

There is a moment that happens in almost every beginner agility class. A new handler watches a video of some beautifully executed serpentine or German Turn; their eyes go wide, and you can see exactly what they are thinking. I want to do that.

It is completely understandable. Advanced handling looks amazing. It is flowing and fast and it looks like pure tea...