Patch O' Pits wrote:Purple wrote:Patch, the woman that teaches just focuses on the dog learning the equipment. I would like to take Hopscotch to the next level, but finding a class around here that is more advanced is nearly impossible. So, any info you can pass on will be appreciated. I am going to have my husband build me the contact pieces, so we will be able to practice at home.
Target training teaches them to stop and start at the right places on the equipment making it much safer in my opion for green dogs who may sometimes be shakey on things or the opposite want to fly off the contacts.
here is the link to my FREE online class it is all geared towards the newbie and is set up in lessons you can do at home and at your own pace. Just pick and choose what you want to do. You just have to set up an account to log in to get started. Please excuse any typos. I stink on a PC and type with 2 fingers LOL
http://www.ukcpitbull.com/education/
click on:
Agility 101 ( For: puppies & beginners) to get the log in screen
here is what the class covers:
Topic outline
Welcome to Puppy Agility 101 Feel free to e-mail me or post on the forum if you have any questions! Enjoy the class!approve
Forum FORUM: Intro to Puppy agility training 101
Resource Agility Organizations (INFO)
Resource Agility links to helpful sites
Resource Helpful tips for socializing a new puppy
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Here is some info to help you understand the world of agility
Resource Rules and requirements for Puppy Agility 101
Resource The ABCs of Agility Lingo
Resource Top 10 Training Mistakes + How to Fix Them
Resource Sizzlin' Summer Agility Safety Tips
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It's time to get that pup to focus
Workshop Clicker Training for the agility pup (an instructional overview)
Resource 3 Body awareness and attention games (activities)
Resource Z-O-O-O-O-O-MIES is there a cure in sight? (TIPS)
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Obedience skills for agility
Resource OBEDIENCE for your agility pup
Workshop Teaching a stay
Workshop The PAUSE TABLE and reinforcing obedience Skills (Lessons)
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Improve your handling skills
Resource Front crosses (Lesson)
Resource What are Back Crosses and Blind Crosses? (How to use them)
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Targets and contacts: /\ /^ /==========\
Resource Target training (Lessons)
Resource Walk the plank (lessons)
Resource The Teeter (lessons)
Resource Up on the Roof Top. The A-Frame
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Tunnels and Chutes ()))))))))))))))
Resource TUNNEL TIME (lessons)
Resource Time to shoot for the perfect chute
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Jump to it!!! I----I
Resource Jumping Guidelines for this class
Resource Intro to Jumps... Body awareness skills (lessons)
Resource Hula Hooping puppies (Lessons)
Resource The Broad Jump ( lessons)
Resource Ladders/ body awareness ( lesson)
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Wiggle to the top IIIIIIIIIIII
Resource Intro to Weave poles (Lessons)
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Building and handling sequences - it was difficult to get the online picture symobls to be positioned in the right spots, so adjust the obstacles as needed.
Resource DOUBLE TROUBLE Sequences Part 1
Resource High Five Sequences part II: ( Lessons)
Resource The Final BIG Ten ( Lesson)
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Graduation Day: In order for me to add your name to our list of PBU graduates and send out your diploma, please notify me via e-mail when you have successful complete this test.
Resource THE FINAL EXAM for Puppy Agility 101
Let me know what you think and if you find it helpful
That is so cool that you did that!!
