As a handler, there are few things more frustrating in agility than an unreliable start line stay.
As a dog agility instructor, there are few things more frustrating to me than a handler blaming their dog for a broken start line. Remember that your dog’s behavior is a reflection of your ability to teach and maintain criteria.
Here are three common ways handlers deteriorate their dog’s [Read more…]
Do you know what a behavior chain is? All agility competitors should understand this concept. If this is unfamiliar to you, this will change your understanding of how dogs learn. Let’s get started!
A behavior chain is an event in which [Read more…]
Dan and I are packing our bags and preparing for departure. Next week, we head to Perry, Georgia to compete against 1,300 dog and handler teams in the 2024 American Kennel Club National Agility Championship!
I’m running Ska, [Read more…]
Are you brand new to the sport of dog agility? Do you live near Providence, Rhode Island? Great! You’re in the right place.
I’m Katherine Ostiguy, the co-owner and head trainer at Crossbones Dog Academy. I have competed in and [Read more…]
It’s no secret that dog agility is my passion. 2016 is going to be my 12th consecutive year of competing in this great sport. For several years, I’ve taught beginner dog agility classes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I decided to put together a video showing what I teach in this introductory class to give prospective students an idea of what [Read more…]
On Saturday, February 13th, Strata and I will be returning to the Westminster Kennel Club Masters Agility Championship in New York City!
We had a great time last year, earning two clean runs and finishing in 8th place in the highly competitive 16″ height class after [Read more…]