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Ease of motion is what we see when
watching any athletic task that is well
performed. We understand when watching
great athletes that this is trained, practiced
behavior. It does not occur quickly for most
and continued practice is required
to maintain that level of performance.
Should it be different for our dogs?
the jump work is set up for the dog to find success. We can then
begin the process of duplicating that success with speed and
handler motion. Everyone knows that dogs can jump; however,
jumping 20 obstacles at full speed while multi-tasking brings
that task to a new level of diﬃculty that requires time and training for success to be successfully duplicated.
Ease of motion is what we see when watching any athletic task
that is well performed. We understand when watching great
athletes that this is trained, practiced behavior. It does not occur
quickly for most and continued practice is required to maintain
that level of performance. Should it be different for our dogs?
This is Part 1 in a four-part series that takes another look at
foundation jumping skills. In our next installment we will begin
the process of developing the layers that create an amazing canine athlete that is a thrill ride to run with. After all, what could
be better than having a true partner on course that understands
his job and can produce great results reliably? If your dog has
slow times, drops bars, or is struggling with soundness issues,
foundation jump work may be of help to your dog. In our next
installment we will take a look at set point to better understand
the mechanical process the dog must perform in order to come
off the ground with success. I hope you will join me for that
article as your dog will thank you. D
A lifelong horsewoman, Susan Salo has offered her insights into jumping for
dogs in agility in seminars around the country, including Power Paws and Clean
Run Camps. She currently resides in Woodland, California, and can be reached
at Jumpdogs@aol.com.
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