Our Head Agility Instructor
Mindy Lytle
Mindy started her competitive career with dogs in obedience at the age of 14 with a Kerry Blue Terrier
and went on to Jr. handling and comformation showing. She has been involved with the sport of Agility since 1994, traveling
across the country to Agility events.
Mindy lives in East Orlando where she gives private and group lessons and conducts Agility seminars and
workshops.
Mindy makes the long trip to Ft Myers one or two times a month to teach at our training center and has
been part or our DACOF Agility team for 5 years.
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Agility is an obstacle course for dogs - and what
fun it is! Teach your dog to go through tunnels, go through hoops, and walk the plank. Most dogs really
enjoy Agility, and their owners do, too!
We teach Agility classes. From beginner to advanced. Come out and join the fun with your
dog. Our experienced instructors will guide you all the way. Check our calendar for upcomming classes.
Agility is an AKC sanctioned sport. Many trainers and
their dogs compete for agility titles.
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Tip Of The Month
Last month we talked about video tapeing your runs. The past two months in Clean
Run, they have talked about video cameras. I would like to add some stuff
to what they have said.
When my wife video tapes me, she used a mono pod. It is like a tri pod,
except it only has one leg. She tends to gt more nervous then I when I am running and she gets a bit shakie. With
the mono pod, the camera is steady, you have a bit more freedom of movement, and if you are in a grand stand, it is much easier
to find a spot to video tape with out having 3 legs to worry about.
We also keep the the sound on. Kind of fun to here the excitement, and comments
when you have a good run.
When I video tape for someone else, I like to keep both handler and dog in the frame
and zoom in and out to keep both in the view finder. Sometimes you want to be able to see what went wrong. Why
did the dog drop the bar, or did they get in the contact zone? Or was I in the right spot to do my front or rear cross.
If you are zoomed way out, you will not be able to tell what went wrong. And if you have a great run, It is fun
to see the smile on your face.
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