skip Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hi all I'd like to buy a DVD with basic foundation exercises for a young dog just starting. I have access to club training but would like some grids and exercises to do at home as well. I did buy the Susan Salo Jumping DVD with bump jumps etc for the really young dog. My dog is 1 1/2 now so ready to start with more. We've done jump grids, offset jumps, simple 180's etc and she is handling everything well. Would like your suggestions please. Was thinking of One Jump, Two Jump or maybe the alphabet jumping one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'd probably start with Greg Derrett's handling DVD "Agility Foundation Training" http://www.gtagility.com/training.html to get an idea of some foundation exercises like shadow handling and start line stays... And a lot of handlers are using Silvia Trkman's system http://www.lolabuland.com/training-videos/agility-foundations/ I suspect it may involve less running than Greg's system. The main thing is to develop a super consistent way of letting your dog know what you want to happen next. That's handling. And you also develop your dog's ability to negotiate the obstacles without you helping, so the more "body awareness" and strengthing exercises the dog gets as foundation, the better. Not sure if there is a dvd for that. Susan Garrett is talking about doing a handling course online this year. Greg Derrett also runs online courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks Mrs Rusty Bucket I just realised I wasn't very clear as I'm looking for a good DVD on jumping for a dog starting. However you have just made me think again as I have used the Greg Derrett handling system and I suppose that means I need a DVD from him or using his system. That narrows it down then. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Susan Garrett's - Success with One Jump is worth watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 +1 for Success with one jump. And Susan Salon has a couple of other jumping DVDs, including jumping for competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks think I'll get sucess with one jump and someone is going to lend me one of Susans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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