In this episode (17:57)

In this episode, the BDA team discusses one of the most classic jump sequences in all of agility: the pinwheel.

You Will Learn

• What a pinwheel is.
• How most people handle pinwheels.
• Problems people encounter on pinwheels.
• Why dogs sometimes mistakenly turn away from the handler on pinwheels.
• How to handle pinwheels better.
• How to vary your reinforcement schedule to help your dog stay motivated on pinwheels.

In this episode (18:56)

In this episode, Sarah and Jennifer discuss how to help our dog be successful and improve their learning at the same time.

You Will Learn

• Why helping your dog be correct doesn’t always teach your dog the right lesson.
• How you can help your dog without changing your handling.
• Why it’s helpful to work through problems when they occur.

Mentioned/Related

• How to Help Your Agility Dog Get It Right
• On the Job Training using Placement of Reward