Prerequisite:

• Obstacles 2 or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.

Skills learned: 

• Handling is about the communication between the handler and the dog, and this class focuses on the skills needed by the handler to “tell” the dog what to do on the course. 
• Learn about the handling elements (movement, position, eyes, etc.) and how they impact the dog's performance.
• Learn about the dog's path/line.
• Learn various crosses (changing the dog to your other side).
• Increase the dog’s confidence and drive.

 Prerequisite:

• Obstacles 2 and Handling 2, or permission after agreement of at least two instructors.
• Dog can consistently perform contact obstacles.
• Dog has basic understanding of the weaves (it's okay if handler encouragement is still needed).

Skills learned:  

• This session will use entry level courses. 
• Students will learn how to review a course map to determine a preliminary handling plan.
• Students will learn how to walk a course and solidify their handling plan, including an alternate in case something goes wrong. 
• Successful side changes in motion.  
• Sequencing several obstacles successfully while incorporating the appropriate handling techniques.
• Emphasis will be placed on the dog’s path.

Dog skills: 

• Execute the obstacles based on Handler's cues.