Prerequisite:

• Obstacles 2 or permission after agreement with Board President. 

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.