Running Contacts in Dog Agility

How to Get a Fast
A-Frame or Dog Walk Performance and simulate a Running Contact

A running contact is when your dog runs and touches the contact zone and then, without stopping, continues on to the next obstacle. Running contacts are great, but they can be hard to carryout in competition unless trained really well.

Picture this: your furry companion sprinting like a canine superhero, touching the contact zone with lightning speed, and zooming ahead to conquer the next obstacle without breaking a stride. It's the doggy equivalent of a high-speed chase scene from an action movie!

Now, running contacts aren't for the faint of heart – they're like the Olympic-level gymnastics of the dog world. These moves can turn your pup into a four-legged ninja, but beware, they require the training prowess of a master. Remember that time an expert agility instructor told me, "I trained one of my dogs to do a running contact. It was very hard, and I'll never do it again"?

But we've got champions cheering in the corner! These agility virtuosos claim that running contacts are the secret sauce to unlocking your dog's inner superstar. Imagine your pup soaring through the course, leaving a trail of awestruck onlookers in their wake. It's like they're saying, "Move over, there's a new speedster in town!"

For running contacts, you may want to take an online course. It's fully guaranteed, meaning that if you take the course and finish all the lessons, you must be satisfied or you can get your money back. The course is reasonably price and less than a typical lesson from a local instructor, who can't teach you like this course can.

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For those seeking an agility shortcut, we've got a snazzy alternative – the quick release technique. Imagine your pup dashing up and down the A-frame like it's a doggy expressway. And just when you thought it couldn't get cooler, they stop on a dime at the contact zone, ready for your verbal cue. It's like watching a Hollywood stunt double nail their scene on the first take!

Speaking of verbal cues, they're like your dog's secret agent code words, like for example. "Go-go,"  or "Geeyah!" – they're the magic spells that transform your pup into an agile wizard. Who knew that words could hold such power? And the fun doesn't stop there! Want to learn the art of directing your pup like a seasoned director? Click your way into a course on Directionality – the ultimate guide to having more fun with your four-legged co-star.

But wait, there's a tale from the AKC Nationals! Picture this: a handler and their dog in perfect harmony, executing a fast running contact that'd make The Flash envious. I praised her skills, and guess what? She casually drops the bombshell – "I didn't train her to do a running contact, I just did a quick release." It's like winning the lottery without even buying a ticket!

Still, the million-dollar question remains: how to achieve that warp-speed run down to the contact zone? Time to summon your inner doggy drill sergeant! First, get your pup to leap onto the obstacle – if necessary, give them a boost, because even superheroes need a launchpad. Then, drop the magic word – "Giyah" – and toss a toy or treat as if you're hosting a canine treasure hunt. It's like sending your pup on a quest to retrieve the holy grail of treats!

And here's a secret weapon – the Playology toy! Imagine a toy that's not only fun to play with but also smells irresistible to dogs. It's like combining a toy store with a bakery, all for your pup's entertainment. Even the most aloof pups will be begging for an encore.

So, whether you're ready to conquer running contacts or unleash the magic of verbal cues, remember: agility training isn't just a sport, it's a symphony of speed, precision, and unbridled fun.

Get ready to unleash the inner superstar in your furry friend and turn every agility course into a stage fit for a four-legged champion!

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