Your dog can begin this foundation course as early as 12 weeks of age. We recommend short, age-appropriate sessions to ensure a positive and beneficial learning experience for your young canine companion.

You have the flexibility to choose from either the Stopped Contact Method or the Running Contact Method, or even opt to learn both methods for different contact obstacles. The choice is entirely yours. To help you make an informed decision, please refer to the graph provided above, or feel free to reach out to Lisa by email at [email protected] for further guidance.

Absolutely! This program emphasizes the importance of criteria and teaches you how to effectively communicate and train the appropriate criteria to your dog. To achieve the best results, it's essential to approach this training as if you've never taught your dog contacts before. By doing so, we can help you identify the critical missing components and ensure both you and your dog achieve success in your contact performance.

If you're unsure which method is best for your agility team, we offer a FREE training to help you decide and learn how to train both methods. By understanding your dog's strengths and weaknesses, you can make an informed decision and choose the best course for your team.

Our Stopped & Running Contact Trainings are designed to complement your in-person classes by giving you additional exercises and specific training at home, which can expedite and strengthen your dog's contact performance. These online courses provide additional support and guidance on specific contact training methods, allowing you to focus on independent performance and criteria. This will lead to more reliable contacts and better overall performance in the agility ring, enhancing the effectiveness of your in-person classes.

Absolutely! We offer a bundle option that allows you to enroll in both courses at a discounted price. This is a great way to expand your skillset and master both contact training methods for a well-rounded approach to your dog's agility training.

No prior experience with Running or Stopped Contact methods is required. Our trainings are suitable for all levels, whether you're a beginner or an experienced agility handler looking to refine your dog's contact performance.

Our coaches are dedicated to offering personalized feedback through group coaching sessions. In these sessions, they answer questions and provide feedback on submitted videos from participants. You have the option to join these coaching sessions live or watch the replay at a time that suits you, ensuring a flexible and effective learning experience.

Good news! For this Foundation training program, you don't need contact equipment! Depending on the method you choose, you'll need a short platform for the 2on-2off method, and a mat and a Manners Minder for the Running Contact method. Many exercises can be started indoors, making it convenient and accessible even without owning full contact equipment.

Our training requires less than 10-minutes a day. In fact, we teach you to focus on QUALITY vs. quantity and encourage you to train your dog in 1-minute increments for maximum results! Can you say minimum time commitment?

The foundation training requires minimal space and the core training can be done in your home. Later, as we add distance to your training, we recommend a space large enough to send and reward your dog to & from.

The DIY option includes 2 weeks of coaching & video review at the start of the program. For the VIP experience, 12 weeks of coaching & video review is included. To participate in the video review, upload your 60-90 second video to YouTube (set the video to unlisted) and add the link to the appropriate location in the Community. Your coach will provide feedback via a video or in writing. Video feedback is beneficial and allows your coach to point items out in real time, pause the video as needed and make specific suggestions or share exactly what was correct. You will also view other handler videos and learn like you would in an in-person group setting.

I hear you! I joke that I am technology challenged, so I've made this SIMPLE!

All you need is an internet connection and a device that connects to the internet. Think computer, ipad, laptop, etc.

As an added bonus, if you prefer to use your mobile device (think smartphone), you can access the training through an app on your phone that is so HANDY!

This means you can listen and watch videos while on the road, sitting in a waiting room, etc.

We understand that investing in your contact training skills can be a big decision. However, we believe that when you invest in yourself and your dog, learn from professionals, and gain a clear understanding of how to train an essential agility skill, the investment will pay off. Plus, you can pick from either the DIY, an independent learning option, or the VIP for 12-weeks of Running or Stopped Contact Trainings with full coaching support.

Don't forget, you can always return to add coaching or for additional coaching down the road.

Lifetime access refers to the lifetime of the product. A significant benefit of lifetime access is the ability to reengage with your coach in the future by joining the coaching membership. For instance, if you'd like to address an issue once you start competing or when you get a new dog, you can simply pay for the monthly coaching to receive personalized feedback and video review. This allows you to maintain ongoing support without repurchasing the entire course.