Amanda Nelson Explains How to Start Your Agility Dog in Distance

Amanda Nelson needs no introduction when it comes to dog agility distance handling and is always fun to watch in competition.

In this video she shows you how she starts her dogs on distance work, primarily the “out” command.

She does a great job explaining how she breaks her cues down to upper and lower body and voice.

She also explains why she doesn’t use actual equipment in the beginning phases as well as when she does introduce them.

Amanda really lets you get into her head and see exactly what goes into each of her dogs to create that winning connection needed for distance work.

These exercises are super for you and your dog no matter what distance you will be working, so be sure to LIKE and then SHARE them with your friends.