Intermediate Sequencing & Handling

6 one-hour class sessions Prerequisites:  Intermediate Obstacle Skills, Beginning Sequencing & Handling, and Beginning Weave Pole Skills Go to list of all courses to learn more about prerequisite class(es)

Now that your dog has built up confidence on performing all of the agility obstacles, it is time for you to step up your handling skills and for your dog to do some more sequencing.  You’ll be using the turns and crosses that you learned in Beginning Sequencing & Handling, as your dog does longer and longer sequences.  In addition, you’ll learn new handling moves. You’ll put to use the teamwork that you’ve been developing with your dog – it is so exciting to see everything come together.

Special Notes:  The skills in this class are done off leash and concentrate more on the human half of the team.

This class is best suited for:  those who want to continue with agility to learn how the handler maneuvers a dog through a course.  

Min/Max Enrollment: 4/8

Bring the Following to Class:
- Flat Buckle Collar (with no tags)
- 4-6 foot leash (no flexi-leashes please)
- Water and water dish
- Small, tasty, treats which are easy for the dog to see when tossed on the floor (such as string cheese, peanut butter Captain Crunch cereal, hot dogs, cheese balls, etc.)
- Toys which your dog enjoys (tug toys, balls, etc.)
- A pouch or deep pockets for easy access to treats

 You will learn:
- How to effectively use the 7 elements of handling
- How to influence arousal level in your dog
- How to recognize commitment point and increase commitment from your dog
- How to time your crosses/turns
- Advantages and disadvantages of various crosses/turns
- How to perform a reverse spin and when to use one
- How to do a false turn and when to use it
- The difference between serpentines and threadles

Your dog will learn:
- To follow handler’s body language and verbal cues
- Increased commitment to obstacles
- To be comfortable when the handler rear crosses contact obstacles
- Which direction to turn when a handler rear crosses a straight tunnel
- To complete several (7-10) obstacles in a sequence