Running Contacts Extended

Description

Running Contacts Extended – Speed, Handling & Course Performance

– Course will be available September 2026 –

Running Contacts Extended is the second step in my two-course Running Contacts program. Building on the strong foundation from Running Contacts Basic, we gradually transfer your Running Contacts into realistic agility situations with increasing speed, handler movement, and course complexity.

Throughout progressive modules, your dog will learn to maintain deep, independent Running Contacts despite changing handling, higher speed, and more challenging lines. The focus is on creating confident, competition-ready Running Contacts that remain reliable under real agility conditions.

This course is designed for teams who have completed Running Contacts Basic (or already have an equivalent foundation) and are ready to take the next step in their Running Contacts training.

🎯 By the End of This Course

After completing this course, your dog will be able to:

• Maintain reliable Running Contacts with increasing speed and handler movement.
• Perform Running Contacts confidently in more complex agility sequences.
• Handle straight exits as well as soft and tight turns under realistic course conditions.
• Apply Running Contacts consistently in preparation for competition.

📚 What You’ll Get

• 12 months of access to all course content
• Step-by-step training instructions with clear explanations
• Important training tips and recommendations
• Troubleshooting guides and common mistakes
• Demonstration videos and sketches to clearly illustrate every exercise
• A structured training plan to help you progress step by step

☑️ Requirements

To get the most out of this course, you and your dog should meet the following requirements:

• Your dog confidently performs the basics of deep, independent Running Contacts without handler movement.
• Your dog can perform straight exits as well as soft and tight turns.
• Your dog understands the directional cues introduced in Running Contacts Basic.
• Your dog confidently performs the full dogwalk with the Running Contacts behaviour.
• You are willing to continue working step by step and prioritise understanding before speed.

⚒️ Required Equipment

For the training, you will need:

• A remote-controlled treat dispenser
• A complete dogwalk
• Toys
• Cones and jump wings
• Additional agility equipment depending on the lesson (e.g. jumps and tunnels)

⏱️ Training Commitment

Plan for 2–3 training sessions per week, with each session lasting approximately 10–15 minutes.

Continue to progress gradually and only increase speed and handling difficulty once your dog consistently meets the required criteria.

💬 Optional Personal Feedback

If you would like individual support during your training, you can purchase Coaching Minutes separately and submit your videos for personal feedback during the available coaching periods.

The course is designed to be completed successfully with or without personal coaching.