T is for Timing

In dog agility, you always have to be in the right place at the right time, in order to lead your dog over the next obstacle in the next direction. No dog and handler will be the same, as many dogs are speedier than others, and vice versa. With speedier dogs, you have to be even quicker to move to your next position. In order to achieve this, you must have your timing right.

Timing doesn't mean counting the seconds as the time goes by as you run, no, no. It means sending your dog, and as quick as you can, running to the place you need to be in next. You need to know your own dog's speeds and abilities, and train by these. You know your own dog, so base the timing around this to move towards more success. Point with your hand, as to where you want your dog to go next. He should have been trained to look at your directions and take them without hesitation. If your dog beats you to it, your dog is almost guaranteed to take the wrong obstacle; you were simply not there to tell him otherwise. So get your timing right, and you will be able to lead your dog with grace over the course.

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