by Megan Foster | Jan 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
I asked the members of my FaceBook Group , “How do YOU memorize an agility course?”. Through their answers, I have compiled a list of tips & tricks: 1. Learn the Flow There are lots of different ideas for learning the flow of the course. Some people like...
by Megan Foster | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
To be able to predict where you will be on course in relation to your dog, it’s important to understand reality lines. Reality lines refers to where your dog will actually take off, land, and turn between the obstacles. Here are some things to consider: – dogs...
by Megan Foster | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
The short answer: yes. Here's why: offered eye contact gives the dog a way to say “I'm listening” offered eye contact gives the dog a way to say “I'm ready” offered eye contact allows you, the handler, to observe that your dog is ready and is...
by Megan Foster | Oct 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most of you may know that I have a new puppy in the house! Torch is here, learning to be the best Torchy he can be until he can make it to his forever home. Part of being a well civilized house dog, and eventually a well civilized sports dog, is that he can be left...
by Megan Foster | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
We all know that foundations are important, right? Right. We all know that practicing sequencing and coursework is important, right? Right. We all know there are skills in between foundations and sequencing, right? Wait, what? I get asked a lot about bridging the gap...
by Megan Foster | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Story Time! I’m going to tell you about Tommy. A very special JRT that came into my life around 2008. He belonged to Cherie Whittenberg, and I was lucky enough to be his agility teammate from 2008 – 2013. We went to five USDAA National events and we racked up a...
