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AG375: Smoother Moves: Advancing Your Technique Training & Course Analysis

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AG375: Smoother Moves: Advancing Your Technique Training & Course Analysis

 

Course Details

Advanced handling techniques are often a combination of basic handling techniques and are built on the foundation of solid basics. This class will cover introducing advanced techniques and how to apply them to a variety of agility course challenges. In addition to adding new techniques to the handler’s toolbox, this class will expand on course walking strategies and course analysis. Students will work on building a handling strategy, testing it, and analyzing it so that they are better prepared for making decisions during the walkthrough in competition. Each week there will be a different theme to focus on that will enhance the handler’s knowledge and understanding of their dog’s perspective on the agility course.
This class is suitable for those teams that have a solid understanding of:

  • Commitment and Keeping Commitment
  • Basic Handling Techniques: front cross, rear cross, and blind cross

Smoother Moves will expand your handling toolbox and knowledge of course analysis. This class covers a lot of handling concepts so that each week, teams can focus on the tools that they need to be able to solve every course challenge.

I believe the perfect handling system is a solid understanding of how physical cues naturally affect the dogs plus some well-trained verbal cues sprinkled on top. The well-trained verbals are determined based on what each individual team needs. This class’s focus is built on the philosophy of handling from the dog’s perspective, with the understanding that each team is unique and will need different modifications as they progress. 

Teaching Approach

Lectures are released at the beginning of the week. There will be written and video- demonstrated instructions for each technique. Coursework will have demonstrations with voice-over analysis breaking down exactly what happened and why.

Feedback will include both written instructions and voice-over feedback on your videos.

Students are encouraged to have discussions with Megan and each other via the discussion forum and/or the FB study group about handling styles and how to individualize the communication system for each team.

Megan FosterInstructor: Megan Foster

Megan (she/her) has been involved in the dog sport world nearly her entire life. Though her family did compete in obedience, agility was Megan’s passion right from the start. With over 20 years experience, she has competed with a variety of dogs...(Click here for full bio and to view Megan's upcoming courses)

Syllabus

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Week 1:

  • 1.0 The Course from Your Dog’s Perspective
  • 1.1 Basic Technique Review
  • 1.2 Handling the Tunnel
  • 1.3 Technique Quiz: Reality Lines

Week 2:

  • 2.0 Reverse Spin Basics
  • 2.1 Reverse Spin Sequences
  • 2.2 The Power of Your Eyes: Basics
  • 2.3 The Power of Your Eyes: Sequences
  • 2.4 Technique Quiz: Turns, Turns, Turns!            

Week 3:

  • 3.0 Choosing Your Positions & Techniques
  • 3.1 Replacing the Front Cross Basics
  • 3.2 Replacing the Front Cross Sequences
  • 3.3 Wrapping Lines: Basics
  • 3.4 Wrapping Lines: Sequences
  • 3.5 Technique Quiz: Positions

Week 4:

  • 4.0 Virtual Dog Walk Through
  • 4.1 S-Lines Four Ways: Basics
  • 4.2 S-Lines Four Ways: Sequences
  • 4.3 Technique Quiz: Does Your Walk Through Match Your Run?

Week 5:

  • 5.0 Clear Round Training
  • 5.1 Technique Quiz: Clear Round Training
  • 5.2 Technique Quiz: Either-Or Training
  • 5.3 Technique Quiz: Which Way Is Fastest?

Week 6:

  • 6.0 Technique Quiz: Reality Lines #2
  • 6.1 Technique Quiz: Positions #2
  • 6.2 Technique Quiz: Does Your Walk Through Match Your Run? #2
  • 6.3 Technique Quiz: Clear Round Training #2

Prerequisites & Supplies

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This class is the third in a series of handling classes. Previous participation (at any level) in AG365: Agility Handler Mechanics and AG400 Smooth Moves is required for a Gold Spot. As needed, throughout this class, I can refer you back to lectures in AG365 and AG400, and it will enhance your learning experience that much more!

If you did not take either of these classes, they will be available for purchase during registration. This class does stand-alone well, but is more valuable when combined with the first two classes. If you did not take either of the prerequisite classes but are interested in a gold spot, please setup, film, and submit to me your first two attempts at this course.

50x50 You can break it into sequences, #1-9 and #9-18 if needed.

Capture smoother moves 1

30x30 You can break it into sequences #1-5 and #6-11 if needed. 

 Capture smoother moves 2

AG365: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/26489

AG400: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/28851

 

Equipment: Each setup will include a map for a 30x30 space and a 50x50 space. For the small setup, you will need 1-2 jumps + 1 tunnel OR 3 jumps. For the large setup, you will need 3-5 jumps + 1 tunnel.

Appropriate Age & Skill Level of Dog: Dogs should be comfortable with jumps and tunnels. They do not have to be jumping full height, so younger dogs can participate so long as they have worked through the exercises in AG400 or have instructor approval.

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Next session starts: February 1, 2021
Registration starts: January 22, 2021
Registration ends: February 15, 2021

Registration opens at 9:30am Pacific Time.

 

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