I started by having Shady follow me around and I clicked and rewarded every paw as it came over the poles. I gradually faded this as he got the idea and finally moved myself to the center of the arc. This is essential work for Shady as he has such a long back; he needs to learn to bend whilst stepping which isn't easy for a dog of his size. We added in a slice to give a different approach, which is essentially a spread, and he dealt with it well. Darcey can do the cavaletti work easily, but makes it very obvious that she sees little point. I do think that some dogs like Darcey are simply born knowing where their feet are! I do one rep with her and then we go off to play exciting games. We're now mixing in tiny bits of control, keeping that adrenaline pumping as that's the overall association I want her to make with working with me. For a dog as tiny as Dexi the cavaletti poles are on the ground. Again, it's a fun exercise for him as he finds it very easy. He's working on extension, learning to stretch his stride, as I move the poles a little farther apart. He is physically able to start collection, but that's hard work and I'd like to be a little surer of his motivation before asking for that sort of work. For small dogs the cavaletti poles are on the ground. MOVE-iT ! ® Tired of dragging your A-frame to move it while simultaneously ruining your turf? Can't move it by yourself? The Move It! is a revolutionary device that allows one person to move an A-frame without any lifting. Roll one home TODAY! See the full line of NoseTouch.com innovative products: www.nosetouch.com 888-711-PETS (7387) Also available at: www.cleanrun.com * 800-311-6503 December 17 | Clean Run 25http://www.NoseTouch.com http://www.nosetouch.com http://www.cleanrun.com