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Exercise 7 These exercises are variations of Exercises 1 through 6. A
tunnel has been added instead of a third jump. The exercises should be
performed in a similar manner to step 3, Exercises 1 through 6. 17 These
are the same setups as in Exercises 1 through 6 with a tunnel added
instead of a third jump. 17A: Position cue for extension over jump #1,
position cue for collection over jump #2; see step 3, Exercise 1. 17B:
Forward motion cue for extension over jump #1, deceleration/position cue
for collection over jump #2; see step 3, Exercise 2. 17C: Position cue for
extension over jumps #1 and #2; See step 3 Exercise 3. 17D: Position cue
for extension over jumps #1 and #2; see step 3, Exercise 3. 17E: Position
cue for extension over jump #1 and forward motion cue for extension over
#2; see step 3, Exercise 4. 17F: Position cue for collection/extension
over jump #1; see step 3, Exercise 5. 17G: Position cue for extension over
jump #1, extension over jump #2; see step 3, Exercise 6. Conclusion These
jumping exercises are designed to educate my dog to extend to determine
the best way to progress with his training. and collect appropriately
while continuing to encourage round At this level, I must remember that my
body language must be form. The purpose is not to teach handling skills or
sequencing, appropriate if I expect my dog to understand whether to extend
or although this month the exercises are beginning to resemble real collect
based on my motion and position when running a course. agility. If I am
retraining my dog to jump using this program, I need I am always laying
the foundation for thoughtful, clean jumping. to proceed with caution at
this point because most dogs that have Remember if my dog does not jump
clean, I do not reward. If my already established bad habits may lose
their jumping form when dog jumps and knocks the bar, I do not allow him
to continue. I they begin to sequence again. If I am bringing along a
novice dog, ask him to lie down, reset the bar, and begin again. When he
is the progression has been so slow he will probably not even notice
successful, I reward him. In most exercises the various styles of that he
has done several obstacles in a row and his jumping form jumps can and
should be used tire, panel, spreads, and so on . By should be easily
maintained. now, I should be using both winged and wingless jumps. This is
the perfect opportunity for my dog to become more familiar with the When
performing these exercises, I always consider the needs of each specific
performance each type of jump requires before he is asked individual dog.
For dogs that are excitable and already demonstrate to perform them at
speed. In exercises that ask for extension, the that control might be an
issue, I spend more time on the exercises broad jump and triple may be
used. I should expose my dog to as designed for collection. For those dogs
needing to build enthusiasm many different types of each specialty jump as
possible, particularly and desire, I will spend more time on the extension
exercises. Dogs the tire and triple jump. The tire should be used in both
the #1 and that lack enthusiasm may require some encouragement to extend,
#2 positions in step 1, Exercise 3 as my dog becomes competent on while
dogs that lack control should only perform a bare minimum that exercise.
of extension exercises, just enough for the dog to understand the
difference. It is important for me not to simply work mindlessly Next
month we'll make the transition from jumping skill work to sequencing. D
through a set of jumping exercises; I must continually assess my dog Linda
Mecklenburg is one of the most successful agility handlers in the U.S. She
has represented the U.S. in international competition 11 times with 4
different dogs, on both the AKC and USDAA World Teams. Linda's background
both in veterinary medicine and horse show jumping has helped her develop
a very effective, proven jump training program for agility dogs. Linda
teaches agility full time at her Awesome Paws Agility Center in Mt.
Gilead, Ohio. Contact her at awesomepaws@aol.com. | 36 Clean Run June 06
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