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THE HURDLE
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The Hurdle is part of the Agility jumping
obstacles and is good for basic training.
It is an obstacle that is very easy to build.
This basic jump is very important
for both working dogs and Agility.
The hurdle comes in many shapes and sizes.
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In basic training,
before jumping the hurdle, the handler
must leave the dog facing the hurdle,
while he goes on to wait for him on
the other side. The hurdle needs
to be in such a height at the beginning
that the dog would go easily through it.
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First jumping it with his handler and
the help of his lead, while giving the
order jump as they jump.
All that is left is to teach the dog to sit before the hurdle.
Than the dog would jump the hurdle without his handler but
still with the help of his lead. And only than will the dog
jump the hurdle by command and will wait after he jumped the hurdle.
If the dog had any kind of mistake or fear while attempting
to jump, the handler must take one stage back and complete
the mission.
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