Jump to content
BC Boards

Jump Ralph....jump


Recommended Posts

Hi - me again

 

I want my dog Ralph to be a bit more energetic, and there's one thing that puzzles me - how do i get him to jump over something with a gap in it. What I mean is if we come to a fence, I would like him to use a bit of energy jumping over it, but as there is a gap underneath he will always take the easy route (dont get me wrong I dont blame him!!!) when i tel him to jump over he sort of looks at me for a second, then goes underneath. How do i get him to resist temptation to take the easy way and get him to leap gracefully (??!!) over the obstacle?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Agility trainers often start with the bar on the ground or only a few inches off the ground. It teaches the dog to go through the uprights, as well as responding to the verbal command. A key point in this (as opposed to fences) is that the bar is DISPLACEABLE. I'd be very leary of having a dog jump any fence where injury was possible. (Yeah, 99% of the time they'd clear it just fine, but....)

 

diane

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...