Running Dog Walk Module
Online Lessons ofering stepwise guidance on training aunning dgalsing a contact mat.
-
Dog Walk Foundations
-
Lesson 1: Equipment & Planning
Lets look at the things you need to put in place before you begin your dog walk training. What equipment you will need, reward options, cues & space.
-
Lesson 2: Video those Sessions!
Taking video to track your progress & for feedback is an essential part of the journey. Here’s a few tips & hints on getting the most out of any sessions you record.
-
-
Stage 1 - Mat Work
-
Lesson 1: Introducing the Mat
Familiarise your dog with the mat & reward them for seeking it out. Building confidence & consistency are key foundation skills.
-
Lesson 2: Mat Progression - Adding Distance
Adding distance to your matwork as your dog begins to understand the task.
-
Lesson 3: Mat Progression - Adding Movement & a Cue
Increase the challenge around the mat by adding movement & speed from yourself. Now’s the time to add that cue!
-
Lesson 4: Rewards - adding structure to build success
Familiarise your dog with the mat & reward them for seeking it out. Building confidence & consistency are key foundation skills.
-
Lesson 5: Proofing Games
Build confidence & consistency before moving onto the next stage by challenging your dogs understanding with a few games around the mat.
-
-
Stage 2 - Adding the Plank
-
New Chapter
Meet your instructors
✳
Meet your instructors ✳
Jayne has competed at champ level for the last 8 years & is Jo’s partner in crime both in & out of the agility ring.
Jayne’s dogs all have amazing running contacts & she has experience of all sizes of dogs & the challenges that differing stride lengths can bring.
Jayne prides herself on staying abreast of the latest trends in agility training & brings a wealth of experience to this course.
Jo is the lead instructor & owner of Dynamite Dogs. She has been doing agility for over 8 years & is a qualified teacher as well has an experienced Kennel Club judge.
She has trained running contacts for both the dog walk & A frame from scratch as well as retrains & has experience of many of the pitfalls a retrain can bring!