DIY Dog Agility Training?
I have a four legged brother, a finely intelligent English Springer Span.
In my local woods he is easily tempted into jumping fallen logs and random thickets but transferring this to the back garden has proved harder.
I’ve made three jumps in a line, all around his head height and clear-able. One of bamboo cane, and the others raised fur tree clippings (like horse jumps).
If I throw a ball through, he’ll go round the side. If I hold the ball in front of his face, he can just about be lured into jumping (even choosing the duck under occasionally) but loses interest after going through once or twice.
What’s the best way to get him into the mind set of ‘if there’s a jump, I’ll jump it’, so I’d be able to throw a ball from one end and have him jump and weave over/under the obstacles?
Start off with small jumps that are only about 10 inches from the ground. Put him on a lead, run up to it and jump over it with him. When he gets the hang of it, gradually increase the height of the jump. He want really notice!
Be patient and positive and you’ll get there.
You could also attend agility classes, I’ve just started taking my springer to them and she loves it, it really tires her out, which as you will now, It’s hard to tire a springer out!
Good luck
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