Cog-Dog Radio Trial-Sustainable Agility Classes with Megan Foster
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Dec 26, 2023 Megan Foster, an agility teacher and the founder of FX Agility, discusses transformative strategies for dog agility classes. She emphasizes creating inclusive environments to enhance trial success for teams. The conversation highlights balancing technical training with emotional support for both dogs and handlers. Megan shares insights on adapting to diverse student experiences and managing energetic puppies in training. Additionally, they explore the importance of communication between instructors and students, ensuring effective teaching amidst today’s wealth of online resources.
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Active & Passive Exercise Balance
- Balancing active and passive exercises in agility class teaches dogs to manage excitement and calmness.
- This fosters skills dogs need for the trial environment and helps handlers manage their dogs better.
Lead With Expertise
- Present your expert knowledge confidently and stick to the curriculum you believe in.
- Clients sign up because they trust your expertise more than chasing immediate excitement.
Teaching Challenges & Adaptations
- Megan Foster shared her experiences teaching different class formats and managing limited spaces.
- She highlighted the challenge of meeting varied dog needs and delivering trial-sustainable agility.