147: Susan Garrett on Dropped Bars

In this episode (54:46) Sarah and Esteban talk with Susan Garrett about helping your dog drop less bars. You Will Learn Susan Garrett’s protocol for knocked bars, and which dogs it’s appropriate for. Common training mistakes people make when addressing bar knocking. If you should be quiet when your dog is jumping. How to help your dog avoid brushing wings/uprights. How Response Cost influences a dog’s bar knocking. The importance of jump training, handling, and strength and conditioning for success. How Susan trains jumping with her young dog. The next big challenge in dog agility. The significance of a rhetorical question. Mentioned Facebook Group — Handling 360: Free Agility Workshop Susan’s Facebook Live “Re-Do” of the AWC Large Dog Course Sarah’s favorite Susan Garrett run from the 2016 Agility World Championship. Previous Podcast Interview with Susan Garrett — Episode 43: Susan Garrett Interview on Positive Training and Handling Systems Previous Podcast on Record Keeping — Episode 146: Record Keeping Trick for Dog Agility Episode 100: Interview with Crufts Judge Lee Gibson – Part 1 Episode 136: Interview with WAO Judge Anthony Clarke