Agility Workshop - Backsides and Threadles
with Ashley Olszewski

Class Description: While we typically present obstacles on the dog’s natural path in intro-

level courses, that is not always how our dogs will run. This is where backsides and

threadles come in! These skills are tricky, because we are asking our dogs to come off their

natural path to take the obstacle from the non-obvious side (landing-side approach). If you

can’t be in a position to help change your dog’s natural path, this becomes nearly

impossible! The concept of passing by an obstacle only to take it from the other side is

difficult to teach to a dog, but these skills are becoming increasingly important to have in

many competition courses. 

This workshop will work on developing the skills you need to create more independence with each of these skills. We will also work on analyzing and practicing various course sequences to determine the best way to handle your individual

dog!

Number of Dogs per Class: 6

Class Duration: 1 hour

Age Requirements: 6 months and older

Course Pre-Reqs: Must have taken beginner agility or have instructor approval.