Using The Equipment

​​​​​We are available to give you a quick intro on how to get your dog started using the equipment and space. Just ask! We do recommend giving your dog about 5 minutes or so to sniff around before getting started. Keep in mind that a new space can be very exciting (in addition to the car ride over!) so your dog may get tired after 15 - 20 minutes. You'll be able to tell! You can give short breaks to help your dog stay focused.

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— Bring plenty of treats! You'll want to use treats to lure your pup and to build a positive association with the equipment. 

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— We suggest focusing on one piece of equipment at a time. Then try another. As your pup gets more comfortable you can make it more challenging by asking them to use the equipment without the lure, or by using a lure and running an obstacle course with them!

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— Feel free to adjust the height of equipment and move equipment around.

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— Using the tilt board

We have two tilt boards. The one in the video can be a little scarier for pups so take it as slow as needed!

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— Teaching the weave poles

Here's an easy way to start working on the weave poles.

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We'll be adding more demo videos to the site soon.