Agility Jumping Skills

Class begins: Not scheduled at this time.

Instructor: Cynthia Kean

Course Fee: $120.

To be successful in the sport of agility, the dog must be a skillful jumper. Every course your dog will ever run is primarily made up of jumps; yet, is it the least understood skill set in agility. When a dog understands how to jump, he will run more smoothly, efficiently, and decisively. Based upon Linda Mecklenberg's jump training, this class is geared towards both dogs just learning to jump and is also recommended for all dogs competing in agility. The class will increase your awareness of your dog's natural responsiveness to your body language and the effect it has on his or her jumping. Among other things, and your dog will be taught how to cue and understand extension and collection. With collection, your dog will be wrapping jumps cleanly and efficiently. This will increase your speed and success on the course. Correct jumping skills means fewer dropped bars and off-courses. We will work on single jumps, grids, boxes, and other combinations to improve your handling and your dog's understanding of how to jump. You will also work on acceleration, deceleration, and lateral motion cues. Access to a jump (or several) outside of class is required. For best results, plan on working on jump drills daily. This class is suitable for all adult dogs over a year of age.