Description: The best handlers often win before they step to the start line. This unique seminar teaches competitors how to analyze courses, identify critical decision points, predict dog lines, and develop handling strategies tailored to their individual dog. Handlers will walk and dissect multiple sequences, discuss handling options, then test those decisions on course to (more…)

Winning runs aren’t always about having the fastest dog—they’re about eliminating wasted time. This advanced Jumpers seminar explores the subtle handling decisions that separate good runs from exceptional ones. Teams will learn how to improve efficiency through better lines, earlier commitment, cleaner turning cues, reduced handler motion, and smarter course management. Advanced Jumpers sequences will (more…)

This seminar will focus on handling sequences commonly found on today’s international courses while incorporating contacts into realistic course work. Teams will practice backsides, threadles, bypasses, layering, independent obstacle commitment, and efficient handling on sequences designed to improve both speed and consistency. Emphasis will be placed on smooth execution, timely cues, and maintaining flow through (more…)