The Art of Collection – Teaching Dogs to Turn – Kris Seiter – Sunday, August 2 – Morning


  • Working Spot
     August 2, 2026
     8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Description: Collection is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—skills in agility. Many dogs slow down, but few truly collect. This seminar focuses on the mechanics of collection and how it influences jumping, turning, efficiency, consistency, and injury prevention. Teams will learn how to create better turning mechanics, improve jumping performance, and build collection skills (more…)

Young Dog International Skills – Kris Seiter – Saturday, August 1 – Afternoon


  • Working Spot
     August 1, 2026
     1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

This seminar is designed for young dogs and inexperienced teams that are developing the essential jump and tunnel skills needed for future international handling. Emphasis will be placed on obstacle commitment, collection, extension, wraps, threadles, tunnel commitment, and building confidence while maintaining speed and accuracy. Dogs will work short sequences that develop understanding without overwhelming (more…)

Course Walking Like a Champion: What Great Handlers See Before They Ever Run – Chris Tucci – Saturday, August 1 – Afternoon


  • Working Spot
     August 1, 2026
     1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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…)

Finding the Hidden Seconds – Chris Tucci – Saturday, August 1 – Morning


  • Working Spot
     August 1, 2026
     8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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…)

International Skills and Handling – Kris Seiter – Saturday, August 1 – Morning


  • Working Spot
     August 1, 2026
     8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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…)