Grey is an absolute bundle of joy. This little guy exudes confidence and has a happy-go-lucky personality with zero fear of the world. I have to give a huge shoutout to my breeder for raising such a level-headed pup! Life with Grey has been busy, but what's not to love about an active, spirited puppy? Grey is my fourth puppy in five years. While some might think that's a bit crazy (and I won't deny it), each dog has come into my life for a reason. "Life is short—get the puppy!" 🤭 When it comes to training, my goal is always to create a balanced pup. I strive for a dog with the drive and willingness to work, paired with the impulse control to think and learn. It's a careful balancing act of weekly training to ensure all the marks are met. As many of you know, my heart belongs to the sport of agility. Interestingly, none of my six dogs were purchased specifically for agility. Most of them came from conformation kennels rather than performance-based kennels. You might wonder why.
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Solving the issue of wide turns can be complex, and many reasons can contribute to this problem. It is often not black and white but rather a combination of various elements ranging from the physical characteristics and fitness of the dogs, to our training as well as our timing and handling cues on course. By understanding the root causes of wide turns, you are one step closer to fixing this problem with your dog and unlocking their tight turn potential! 🚀
In this second part of this blog series, we will dive into three common reasons why your agility dog might be turning wide. The sport of agility continues to evolve with larger course designs, complex jumping sequences, challenging weave entries and faster speeds. With every millisecond counting, movement efficiency is critical for a successful run. One common area where speed is lost in agility is the ability of the dog to execute a tight turn when required. The results from a recent MCR survey show that over 40% of dog agility handlers struggle with their dogs turning wide. Given how common this issue is, I thought a blog on this topic was warranted.
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