Agility Foundations: One Jump at a Time (You need a verbal for that!)

 
Agility Foundations: One Jump at a Time
"You need a verbal for that"
 
Modern agility demands clarity, independence, and precision. Often at speed and at distance.
This ebook is designed to help you build exactly that, starting with the simplest and most powerful training tool you already have: one single jump.
One Jump at a Time breaks down the 10 core jump behaviours used in modern agility and shows you how to train them clearly, systematically, and with purpose. All using just one jump.
This is not about running courses.
It is about building understanding.
What this book covers
This ebook focuses on the foundations of jump commitment, direction, and decision-making, using one jump only.
You will learn how to train:
Loose turns and soft direction changes
Tight wraps and collection skills
Backside behaviours, wraps and slices
Threadle behaviours
Bypass and obstacle avoidance
Clear verbal cues for each behaviour
Independence, commitment, and distance without over-handling
Each skill is presented in a consistent, easy-to-follow format, with:
Clear diagrams
Step-by-step training progressions
Simple setups using a single jump
Practical tips to help your dog succeed
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Who this book is for
This book is ideal if you:
Want clearer verbal cues in your handling
Train at home, in a garden, or in limited space
Feel your dog relies too heavily on your movement
Want your dog to commit to the correct jump behaviour
Are building foundations for long-term agility success
It is suitable for:
Beginners building their first jump understanding
Experienced handlers refining precision and independence
Small dogs and large dogs alike
If you run agility, these skills matter.
Why one jump?
Because every agility course is built from single decisions.
With just one jump, you can train:
Direction changes
Commitment and focus
Collection and extension
Independence from the handler
Clear responses to verbal cues
You do not need lots of equipment or space.
With one jump and a clear plan, you can train a huge amount.
One jump is not a limitation.
It is the foundation everything else is built on.
What makes this book different
This is not a collection of random drills.
It is a structured system.
Each chapter follows the same clear format so you always know:
What you are training
Why you are training it
How it applies to real agility courses
The goal is not just to teach behaviours, but to help your dog recognise and choose the correct jump behaviour when it matters.
What’s next?
One Jump at a Time is the first book in the Agility Foundations series.
Once these core jump behaviours are understood, the next step is to link them together, build simple sequences, and apply them confidently in competition. Future volumes will build directly on the foundations taught here.
Format
Digital ebook (PDF)
Instant download
Train at your own pace
Revisit skills any time