Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: How To Keep Connection Strong And Motivation High In Dog Agility
Sep 5, 2025
Discover effective strategies to strengthen your connection with your dog during agility training. Learn about the importance of clear communication and consistent handling to enhance motivation. Dive into actionable tips that ensure both you and your furry friend enjoy the agility course together. These insights promise to elevate your training experience and deepen your bond!
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Connection Prevents A Dog From Running Alone
- Connection prevents your dog from running its own course and misreading your signals.
- Without connection, you can't reliably complete the judge's numbered course as required.
Build A Consistent Handling Program
- Use a consistent handling program so your dog learns exactly what to expect from each sequence.
- Layer learning for every cue so your dog has clarity regardless of your body or environment.
Layer Cues For Unambiguous Responses
- Put in layers of learning so each cue has one clear meaning for your dog every time you use it.
- Train cues until a given cue always elicits the same response regardless of your body language.