Dog Agility Glossary
I've collected my blog articles that define dog agility terms and I have grouped them together on this page in alphabetical order.
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180 and Offset 180 Sequences
31 Dec 2009 - Standard 180 The 180 obstacle sequence is a very common element in agility courses. A "180" is when the dog takes two obstacles and the dog…Across The Feet/Across The Toes
05 Jun 2007 - Several years ago I came across this interestingly named handling manuver on Guy Blanke's website. I haven't found need to use it too…Around The Clock/Around The World Training
06 Jun 2020 - "Around the clock" or "around the world" training is an approach for systematically training and proofing the dog (and handler's) ability…Back Side/Back Side Jump
26 Dec 2010 - Until recently, in the US Pushing a dog to the back side of a jump was rarely seen. But in the past couple years we are starting to see…Box/Hobday Box/Jump Box/Jump Square
10 Dec 2005 - The "Box" is a fairly common course design element. I first read about it years ago in Clean Run Magazine and have heard it called the…Cues
01 Feb 2009 - As dog trainers and handlers we talk a lot about "cues" and "cueing" our dogs. As more people are evaluating Handling Systems a lot of the…Early Release, Self Release, and Quick Release
17 Oct 2007 - On the Clean Run Email List Linda Mecklenburg posed the question "What exactly is a quick release?" from a contact stop position. So I…Find The Entrance
28 Oct 2004 - This phrase usually refers to a dog locating the entrance of the Weave Poles . It is usually used in a directive to the handler as in "Let…Front Cross
03 Apr 2005 - The Front Cross is a handling maneuver that, like all crosses, is used to allow the handler to change from one side of the dog to the other…Half Cross
10 Aug 2004 - A Half Cross is most often used to either get a dog's attention and/or to move the dog slightly horizontally towards the handler while the…Handler Line - Front/Rear/Blind Cross Line
28 Oct 2004 - The Handler Line, Handling Line, Front Cross Line, Rear Cross Line, or Blind Cross Line is an important concept that all Agility handlers…Inside Arm/Inside Arm Signal/Flick Away/Flip
21 Nov 2004 - The Inside Arm is always the handler's arm closest to the dog. As you might expect this contrasts with the Outside Arm or Opposite Arm…Jump Chute
25 Aug 2006 - The term Jump Chute typically refers to a set of jumps arranged specifically for training dogs to improve their jumping skills. I have also…Jump Wrap/Wrap
24 Jan 2006 - The term Jump Wrap or Wrap is used to describe both a handling maneuver and an obstacle sequence. It involves sending the dog over a jump…Landing Side, Non-Obvious, Off-Flow Obstacle Approaches
01 Mar 2020 - When dog agility was first introduced, the side of the next obstacle on the dog's path was always the side of the obstacle the dog should…Lead Leg
10 Oct 2004 - The concept of a lead leg is most commonly associated with horse riding. But more Agility handlers need to become aware of their dog's lead…On Side/Off Side Weave Entries
23 Aug 2007 - Sometimes you'll hear a weave pole entry described as "On Side" or "Off Side". These terms can be confusing because they raise the question…Over-Come/Go-Come/Yo-Yo
26 Jan 2006 - The terms Over-Come, Go-Come and Yo-Yo are used to describe both a handling maneuver and an obstacle sequence. They are special cases of a…Post Turn/Shoulder Pull/Pivot Turn
27 Jan 2006 - The Post Turn, Shoulder Pull, or Pivot Turn is one of the basic agility handling maneuvers. The Post Turn is used to turn a dog with the dog…Rear Cross
13 Aug 2006 - The Rear Cross is a handling manuever that, like all crosses, is used to allow the handler to change from one side of the dog to the other…Reverse Flow Pivot/False Turn
10 Aug 2004 - A Reverse Flow Pivot (RFP), also called a False Turn, is used to move the dog horizontally towards the handler while ending up with the dog…Serpentine Sequence
20 Apr 2005 - Serpentine describes the dog's path through three or more obstacles when the dog performs obstacles in the sequence in opposite directions…Stride Regulators
21 Sep 2007 - As their name suggests, Stride Regulators are used to assist dogs in using a particular stride pattern when performing the A Frame. The…Teeter Whip and Base Hop
14 May 2009 - I was at a trial a while back and the club was using a new teeter in one of the rings. If I recall correctly it was a two piece 1/…Threadle Sequence
20 Apr 2005 - Threadle describes the dog's path through two or more obstacles when the dog performs obstacles in the sequence in the same direction. The…Top Spin
05 Apr 2013 - This is a handling move I found myself doing as part of a Dana Pike course and didn't know it had a name until she told me it was called a…V-Set
03 Dec 2004 - A V-Set is a handling strategy in which the handler orients the dog so it's view and path avoid an off course obstacle that would be in line…Verbal Leash
09 Aug 2004 - The verbal leash is the spoken equivalent of a physical leash. It is calling the dog's name, or using the "here" command to get the dog's…