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AG385: Power Steering! Fast Transitions from Speed to Collection

Course Details

In agility, courses rarely require the same speed from start to finish. The goal is for dogs to learn how to power through, fast flowing lines and then transition seamlessly into more technical sequences without losing speed or accurancy. 

In this class we will work on skills that help dogs confidently shift gears between extension and collection. Through a variety of exercises and short sequences, you and your dog will develop a better understanding of commitment, and efficient turning skills, while still prioritizing speed! 

This class is designed to improve your dog's understanding while helping you create smoother, more efficient transitions during course work. So when you go from speed lines to technical transitions, you have the ability to get both extension and collection "on demand". Perfect for teams looking to gain more control, without sacrificing speed! 

If you have a lower drive dog, this is great to help build speed and if you have a high drive dogs, it will give you the tools to handle the fast transitions.

Press the gas, dogs GOES, tap the brake, the dog responds! That is the goal!

Teaching Approach:

 

Loretta MuellerInstructor: Loretta Mueller

Loretta Mueller (she/her) has been involved in agility since 2003 with her first rescue dog, Ace. Since then she has been involved in a variety of dog training activities including USBCHA herding, competitive obedience, rally obedience, and service dog training. In 2007, Loretta...(Click here for full bio and to view Loretta's upcoming courses)

Syllabus

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Week 1:

Do you have extension? 

Do you have collection?

What is falling apart when we combine the two together?

Week 2:

Speed kills, or does it?

GAS PEDAL!!!!! 

Week 3: 

Does your dog not like to turn? 

Tapping that brake! IT CAN BE FUN!!!!! HONEST!!!

Week 4:

Combining the challenges! How we keep up the speed for EACH INDIVIDUAL DOG.

Week 5: 

How to increase challenges without losing criteria

Do's and Don't's to increase challenges

Week 6: Faster and Faster Transitions (Did I mention fast???)

Prerequisites and Equipment

Dogs need to be able to do a minimum of 7 obstacles, or be willing to break down sequences with rewards (weeks 5 and 6) 

Equipment: 5 wing jumps or the ability to make a wing like barrier, 1 tunnel. If you want to put other obstacles in, that is also a possibility, we can work on that if you get a Gold Spot!

60 x 60 area so we can get the dogs to RUN. Toys, treats, Treat N Train if your dog likes it! Any other rewards needed :)

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Next session starts: August 1, 2026
Registration starts: July 22, 2026
Registration ends: August 15, 2026

Registration opens at  9:30am Pacific Time.

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