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A3002: Dynamic Running Dog Walks: From Mat to Plank

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A3002: Dynamic Running Dog Walks: From Mat to Plank

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3 WEEK CLASS - Are you looking to train an independent running dog walk performance? From confident and fast straight exits to clear and proofed turns? We will be laying the groundwork for just that in this three-week class!

Throughout the first two weeks, we will be building up the strong mat foundation that you will need for a smooth and stress-free dog walk journey. We will be focusing on building value for the mat, targeting the mat from all angles and approaches, targeting the mat with speed (dog & handler), independent targeting, targeting in various environments/proofing, and turns fully independent of position. 

In the third week, we will be taking that foundation and learning how to apply all aspects to a plank on the ground. 

By the time you finish this class, you will be ready to tackle the full dog walk with ease!

This class is appropriate for those who are just beginning their running dog walk training as well as those who are looking to improve just certain aspects of their performance, like turns!

Teaching Approach:

Lectures will be released at the top of each week. They will be a combination of written instruction and video demos.

Feedback will consist of written feedback and screenshots with specific timestamps as applicable. 

Check ins to forums will occur twice a day to keep the flow going and to make sure we can get the most out of our three weeks for those enrolled at gold and silver.

 

Bronagh DalyInstructor: Bronagh Daly

Bronagh Daly is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, Certified Family Dog Mediator, Certified One Mind Dogs Instructor, and a graduate of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course. She does not believe in one-size-fits all...(Click here for full bio and to view her upcoming classes)

Syllabus

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Week one:

Building value for mat 

Adding mat verbal

Entrance/exit angles for mat

Targeting mat games

Turns beginnings

Adding turn verbals

 

Week two:

Adding dog speed

Adding handler speed

Handler position proofing

Left/right turns proofing

New environments

 

Week three:

Intro to plank/runner

Straight exits on plank/runner

Turns on plank/runner

Proofing handler position on plank/runner

Proofing speed on plank/runner

Prerequisites and Equipment

For the first two weeks, you will need:

  • A secure and grippy mat (that you will eventually apply to the dog walk)
    • My two favorite mats:
      • https://clipandgoagility.com/ultimate-dogwalk-contact-mat/
      • https://www.nonsliprcmats.com/products/non-slip-rc-mat
    • You can also make your own out of a shelf line or another grippy surface wrapped around a piece of yoga mat with anti-slip tape strips attached to the bottom.
  • One or two exercise dots or something similar. Just make sure that whatever you use is grippy and not slippery. These are my preference: https://tinyurl.com/bddxnfe4

For week three, you can use any type of safe plank on the ground to which you can apply your mat. Optionally, you can also use a skinny runner rug in place of a plank

 

The first two weeks need very minimal space! The only requirement is a non-slippery floor. The third week will require enough space for a plank (any size) or a skinny runner rug. 

 

This class is good for teams of all levels!

 

Registration

GOLD LEVEL $149 - Students may ask instructors questions and post up to six minutes of video per week for instructor feedback.  Access to all class materials and can post to class forums. 

SILVER LEVEL $99 - Students may ask general questions in the discussion forum and post ONE 90 second video per week (3 total) for instructor feedback. Access to view all class materials and class forums. 

BRONZE LEVEL $49 - Students have access to all class materials and may view all class forums.  A Teacher’s Assistant (TA) will be available for this class. Instructions will be provided in the classroom after registration.

For additional details on enrollment levels please view our Getting Started section on our Help Page.

Three week class will start May 1st and end May 21st, 2026. 

Registration opens April 22nd at 10:00am Pacific Time.

 

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