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Run Wild Agility Coaching Series - July is COMMITMENT month

Jul 3 – Jul 5, 2026Run Wild Dog SportsRun Wild Dog Sports
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with Brenna Peterson, Dominique Hellmich, Jordan Biggs, JuliAnna Munden

About

A monthly agility training series led by the Run Wild Agility instructor team, designed to help teams grow their skills, confidence, connection, and ring-readiness. Each month has a training theme for focused training to develop strong skills in each. Individual workshops, coaching days, instructor-led practices, and fun matches sessions can be added as facility dates and instructor availability allow. July is Obstacle Commitment month!

Instructors

B

Brenna Peterson

D

Dominique Hellmich

J

Jordan Biggs

J

JuliAnna Munden

Sessions

Pick the sessions you want to attend. You can mix Working and Auditor.

1

Friday, July 3

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Commitment to Weaves: Building Independence

with Dominique Hellmich

  • 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.

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Send With Confidence

with JuliAnna Munden

  • Novice
  • Intermediate

This workshop focuses on helping dogs confidently move ahead to obstacles while handlers learn how to support without babysitting. Teams will work on building forward focus, rewarding commitment, and creating clearer cues so dogs understand where to go and can drive ahead with confidence, even as the handler moves away or prepares for the next part of the course.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Forward Focus Foundations

with Dominique Hellmich

  • Novice
  • Intermediate

This workshop focuses on building dogs who confidently look ahead and move forward to the next obstacle with purpose. Teams will work on creating value for driving forward, developing clear send cues, and helping dogs understand how to stay committed to the line ahead while the handler supports from behind, beside, or at a distance.away too early or staying so long that they slow the dog down.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

When to Leave and When to Support

with JuliAnna Munden

  • Intermediate
  • Masters

This workshop focuses on helping handlers understand when their dog is truly committed and when they still need support. Teams will work on recognizing commitment points, improving handler timing, and learning how to leave with confidence without pulling the dog off the obstacle.

2

Sunday, July 5

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Commitment to Weaves: Building Independence

with Dominique Hellmich

  • 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.

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

How Reward Placement Builds Commitment

with JuliAnna Munden

  • Novice
  • Intermediate

This workshop focuses on using reward placement intentionally to help dogs understand and commit to the correct obstacle or line. Teams will work on where and when to reward so dogs learn to drive forward, stay committed, and complete their job with confidence, even as the handler moves away or prepares for the next part of the course.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Building Obstacle Value

with Dominique Hellmich

  • Novice
  • Intermediate

Level: Novice, Intermediate This workshop focuses on helping dogs develop confidence, drive, and understanding for the obstacles in front of them. Teams will work on using reinforcement, clear cues, and thoughtful setups to build stronger obstacle focus so dogs are more willing to move ahead, commit to their job, and complete obstacles with confidence.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Layering: How Handler Paths Influence Layering

with JuliAnna Munden

  • Masters
  • International

Level: Master, 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 creating clear lines, choosing when to support and when to move away, and building commitment so the dog can stay on the correct path even when the handler takes a different line.

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