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Laura Waudby

Rethinking Sends in Agility

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

I wrote a new blog bost! This post on why I don't place the reward on the dog's line (at the foundation level).

Without a foundation in knowing how to leave the reward to get the reward, I see so many dogs running blindly to it as the handler attempts to work sends.

This results in dogs continually being called off the reward when they invetibly skip obstacles on the way there. People trying to block and guard the reward as they try to convince the dog to go back and try again. A lot of frustration from both the dog and handler!

And even if the dog manages to take the obstacles on the way there, I don't think they're paying attention to what the handler is actually cuing.

My foundation is different. I start with sends AWAY from the reward. And then the dog can finally graduate to sends on the dog's line.

Thanks everyone! And now how to find my training:

  • ​Free Ring Confidence group on Facebook
  • December Classes!
    • ​Bye Bye Cookie: Learn how to teach the dog to leave the reward to get the reward! Build an eager partner without rewards in your hand. Dog sport prep for training skills (like sends!) and trial prep. 3 working spots left!
    • ​TEAM 1: Competition Obedience is Fun! Position changes, pivoting, scent articles, backing up, and more!

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Laura Waudby

Hi, I'm Laura, a dog sports enthusiast and online coach! I train and compete in obedience, rally, and agility. I am passionate about building motivation and focus in dogs that struggle in training or trials. Follow me on social media for daily training videos of my dogs and cat! And please hit the subscribe button to my newsletter to keep in touch!

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