Run Wild Agility Coaching Series - July is COMMITMENT month

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Commitment to the Correct Line

with Desiree Snelleman

This workshop focuses on helping dogs understand and commit to the intended path, even when there are multiple obstacle options or tempting off-course lines nearby. Teams will work on clear handling, timely cues, reward placement, and support strategies so dogs can confidently choose and stay on the correct line while the handler prepares for what comes next.

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Commitment to Weaves: Building Independence

with Desiree Snelleman

This workshop focuses on helping dogs confidently find and complete the weaves with less handler support. Teams will work on building commitment to weave entries, maintaining performance while the handler moves, and creating stronger independence so dogs can stay in the weaves with clarity and confidence through different approaches, exits, and handler positions.

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Send With Confidence

with Charlene Hoch

This workshop focuses on helping dogs confidently drive ahead to the next obstacle while handlers learn how to support commitment without babysitting. Teams will work on building forward focus, clear send cues, and trust in the dog’s understanding so the handler can move to the next position while the dog stays committed to the line ahead.

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Commitment Through Distractions

with Brenna Peterson

This workshop focuses on helping dogs stay committed to their obstacle or line even when distractions are present. Teams will work on building focus, confidence, and follow-through around common challenges such as handler movement, nearby obstacles, environmental distractions, and exciting ring activity, while handlers learn how to support commitment without over-helping.

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Layering: How Handler Paths Influence Layering

with Hana Spitz

• Masters
• International

This workshop focuses on helping handlers understand how their path, position, and motion affect the dog’s ability to layer obstacles with confidence. Teams will work on building commitment to the correct line while the handler moves on a different path, learning when to support, when to create distance, and how to keep the dog confident and clear through layering challenges.

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Training & Building Commitment

with Jordan Biggs

• Novice
• Intermediate
• Masters

Level: Novice This workshop focuses on helping dogs understand how to commit to obstacles and lines with confidence. Teams will work on training skills that build follow-through, obstacle focus, and trust, while handlers learn how to support the dog clearly without over-handling or rushing ahead before the dog understands the job.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Commitment Through Distractions

with Jordan Biggs

• Novice
• Intermediate

Level: Novice/Intermediate This workshop focuses on helping dogs stay committed to their obstacle or line even when distractions are present. Teams will work on building focus, confidence, and follow-through around common challenges such as handler movement, nearby obstacles, environmental distractions, and exciting ring activity, while handlers learn how to support commitment without over-helping.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Commitment in Coursework

with Hana Spitz

• Novice
• Intermediate
• Masters

This workshop focuses on helping teams build and maintain commitment through more technical coursework. Teams will work on committing to the correct obstacle or line while navigating challenges such as backsides, threadles, discriminations, layering, and fast lines into tight turns, with an emphasis on clear cues, confident handling, and knowing when to support versus when to leave.

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Commitment to Weaves: Building Independence

with Jordan Biggs

• Novice
• Intermediate
• Masters

This workshop focuses on helping dogs confidently find and complete the weaves with less handler support. Teams will work on building commitment to weave entries, maintaining performance while the handler moves, and creating stronger independence so dogs can stay in the weaves with clarity and confidence through different approaches, exits, and handler positions.

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Layering: How Reward Placement Can Build Layering Confidence

with Hana Spitz

• Intermediate
• Masters
• International

This workshop focuses on using reward placement to help dogs understand and feel confident staying on their line while the handler takes a different path. Teams will work on building value for the correct obstacle choice, rewarding commitment away from the handler, and creating clearer understanding so dogs can layer obstacles with more confidence and independence.