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.