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Agility Training live und online für jedes Level. Mehr Infos auf www.agilitycampus.com Mehr Infos auf www.training.agilitycampus.com.

Anna Hinze bietet Agility Training, Onlinekurse und Workshops für jedes Level - von Anfänger bis Profi. Agility training and online courses with Anna Hinze for all levels. More information at www.courses.agilitycampus.com

04/04/2026

Only 24 hours – start it right🐣

15% off with code: YELLOW-EGG

The first steps matter more than we think and that’s why today is about building that foundation the right way:

Basics for Sportdogs – Foundation Course & Advanced Course

The Foundation Course will teach you and your dog great tools for a positive relationship and speedy successes in any future sport. Motivation, impulse control, learning to listen and the introduction to a reward system are taught using many different games and exercises. -> recommended for puppies starting at 8 weeks

The Advanced Course deepens understanding for impulse control & building drive, application of the reward system, and teaching a focus cue. Additionally, your dog will be introduced to jump cues like left, right & forward as well as tunnel cues. -> recommended for young dogs aged 6 months and above�

And only for today:
15% off with code: YELLOW-EGG

Because what you build early, shapes everything that comes next.
Train smart. Not more.

02/04/2026

Special Easter offer 🐣

I’ve selected some courses for you, which actually will help you move forward.
The right structure.
The right focus.
The right next step for your journey.
Because real progress feels clear.
Not overwhelming.
Now is your moment to start building that clarity.

Here’s what’s in store for you:
Friday – Skill-building courses – use code: RED-EGG
Saturday – Basics for Sportdogs (Foundation Course/Advanced Course/Bundle) – use code: YELLOW-EGG
Sunday – Next Level Backsides & Soft Turn Bootcamp – use code: PURPLE-EGG
Monday – Run It/Bang It/Bounce It (available in German only) – use code: GOLD-EGG

The codes are only valid for 24 hours, so join in and secure your discount.
Train smart. Not more.

29/03/2026

For years, when a skill fell apart, I thought I needed to train it again differently.

Turns out most of the time I was just training the wrong stage.

When your dog messes up a skill, run through these questions:

*1. What stage is this skill ACTUALLY in?*
Not where you want it to be. Where it really is.

*2. Am I asking for too much too fast?*
Spoiler: usually yes

*3. What's the easiest version my dog CAN do?*
Start there. Build up from success.

*4. Am I training this stage or fighting against it?*
Each stage needs different approaches.

*The troubleshooting map:*

→ *Stage 1 issues*: Dog shows no interest in obstacle
Fix: Make it impossible to ignore. Build awareness, don't demand performance yet.

→ *Stage 2 issues*: Dog tries hard but keeps failing
Fix: Lower your criteria. Get that success rate to 80%+. Shorter sessions.

→ *Stage 3 issues*: Perfect at home, disaster everywhere else
Fix: Stop adding new challenges. Work through tiny variations systematically.

→ *Stage 4 issues*: Mostly automatic but occasionally breaks under pressure
Fix: Add controlled stress gradually. Keep training even when it seems "done."

Most training problems aren't actually skill problems - they're stage mismatch problems.

Fix the mismatch and the skill often fixes itself.

Take your most frustrating skill right now and work through those 4 questions.

What stage is it really in?
Are you training that stage - or a different one?

Match your approach to the actual stage. See what happens.

Share this to help increase awareness for the different learning stages and how to find solutions that match each stage.

23/03/2026

Start with good things to achieve something better.

So often, the most important work doesn’t look exciting.

Foundations aren’t always sexy.
They’re not always on full equipment.
They can feel repetitive.
And sometimes, honestly, a bit boring.

But foundations are where everything is built.

The time you invest in basic skills, clear criteria, body awareness, and understanding your dog
is never wasted time — even if it doesn’t feel spectacular in the moment.

Good foundations don’t slow you down.
They make everything that comes later faster, clearer, and more stable.

When basics are solid, progress feels lighter.
Mistakes are easier to fix.
Confidence grows more naturally.

Starting small doesn’t mean thinking small.
It means thinking long-term.

💜
Which foundation are you currently working on — even if it doesn’t feel exciting yet?

20/03/2026

"My dog can do this usually“ isn't a training plan - it's a red flag.

Here's the rule that changed how I train:

If your dog isn't succeeding at least 8 out of 10 times, your criteria is too high.

Full stop.

This applies at every stage:
* Stage 1→2: Dog needs to understand the concept (not perform it perfectly)
* Stage 2→3: Hit 80% success before moving on
* Stage 3→4: Need 90% success in familiar settings before adding variables

*Why this matters:*

Low success rate =
❌ Your dog practices mistakes, not successes
❌ Frustration builds (for both of you)
❌ Motivation tanks
❌ Progress stalls

High success rate =
✅ Clear feedback loop
✅ Motivation stays high
✅ Brain consolidates patterns faster
✅ Confidence builds

*The psychology behind it:* Neural pathways strengthen through repetition - but they strengthen whatever pattern you're repeating, correct OR incorrect. Below 80% success, you're actually reinforcing error patterns as much as correct ones. The brain doesn't distinguish between "intentional practice" and "mistakes" - it just strengthens whatever gets repeated. This is why high success rates aren't about being "soft" - they're about neurological efficiency.

"Almost there" isn't good enough for motor learning.

Your dog needs repeated success to build those neural pathways. Success breeds success. Repeated failure just breeds confusion.

Pick your hardest skill and count: out of 10 attempts, how many succeed?

Under 8? Time to simplify, not push harder.

If you want to build skills systematically with the right success criteria at each stage, that's exactly how we teach skills in the Agility Campus Online Classes: step-by-step progressions that set you up for actual reliability.

Save this if the 80% rule is new to you - you'll reference it constantly.

18/03/2026

Show your work: Testing online live training 🤩
This is a great way for personal coaching for everyone who is too far away to take personal lessons. It worked really well! Thank you to my online students who are open to this type of teaching.

17/03/2026

Warm-up done right mit Snack Attack von GranataPet 💥
Fuze liebt die kleinen, soften Leckerlis und da sie perfekt zu zerteilen sind, nicht bröseln und fetten, dürfen sie bei mir bei keinem Training oder Turnier fehlen.

16/03/2026

Move is my heart and soul dog.

She was a funny puppy — and somehow never lost that spark.
Sometimes she’s almost cat-like.
Always happy.
Incredibly easy in everyday life and the easiest dog I’ve ever traveled with.

And then there’s agility.

On the field, Move turns into a Malinois in a Sheltie coat.
Driven. Intense. Serious about the job.
She gives everything — and expects the same from me.

We’ve already shared more successes than I could have dreamed of:
medals at German Nationals, EO, and WAO — team and individual,
and winning the US Open at just two years old.

Of course, we sometimes argue in training.
We’re both strong-headed.
But that’s part of what makes this partnership so special.

I don’t just love running agility with Move.
I love being with her — every single day.

15/03/2026

This is a question almost every agility handler asks at some point.
When is the right age to start agility?
The truth is: it usually begins sooner than people expect, just not with obstacles.
Early agility training focuses on building foundations like coordination, body awareness, and engagement with the handler. These skills can start in puppyhood, long before jumps or equipment are introduced.
Those early foundations make later agility training safer, clearer, and more confident for your dog.
Agility is a long-term sport.
Strong basics always come before obstacles.
👉 If you found this useful, save it for later or send it to a friend who is starting agility with their dog.

13/03/2026

Fuze was stuck in Stage 2 with weaves for several weeks.

She knew she should do something with those poles, but many sessions ended in frustration. Hers and mine.

Then I changed one thing and within two weeks, she broke through.

The breakthrough wasn't more reps or better rewards.

It was understanding that Stage 2 needs a completely different approach than what I was doing.

*What doesn't work:*
❌ Keeping at it, hoping for improvement
❌ Adding difficulty when basics aren't there
❌ Longer sessions to "get more practice in"

*What actually works:*

Drastically reduce your criteria.

Instead of asking for full weaves, I only rewarded Fuze for getting the entry right. That's it. Two poles.

Why it worked: It gave her a clear win she could understand and repeat.

*The psychology behind it:* This is errorless learning combined with systematic shaping. When dogs practice errors repeatedly in Stage 2, they're actually consolidating the wrong pattern. By making the task simple enough that they succeed 80%+ of the time, you're building the correct neural pathway from the start. Each success strengthens the right pattern; each failure potentially strengthens the wrong one.

The 80% rule: If your dog isn't succeeding at least 8 out of 10 times, your criteria is too hard. Period.

Shorten your sessions.

Stage 2 dogs have limited mental bandwidth. I cut Fuze's sessions from 10 minutes to 5 - but trained more frequently.

Stage 2 is where most people quit or push harder. Both are mistakes.

The confusion your dog is showing? That's productive learning happening. It's not failure.

Patience here sets up everything that comes after.

Got a dog stuck in Stage 2? Try this:

Make the skill so easy they nail it 8/10 times.
Cut session length in half.
Always end on success.

Give it two weeks.

Save this for when you hit your next Stage 2 plateau.

11/03/2026

Confidence is often treated like something we can speed up if we just try harder.
Train more. Raise criteria faster. Add pressure so the dog “learns to deal with it.”

But learning theory shows us the opposite.

Confidence isn’t built through exposure alone. It’s built through successful experiences — repeated situations where the dog understands the picture and feels in control of the outcome. When success rates are high and information is clear, confidence grows quietly in the background.

When mistakes pile up, when the dog is guessing, or when they’re constantly a step behind the handler, what grows isn’t confidence — it’s hesitation, stress, or coping strategies.

That’s why confidence can’t be rushed.
You can’t skip clarity.
You can’t shortcut understanding.

The fastest way to a confident dog is often slowing down just enough to make things truly clear and letting confidence emerge as a result, not a demand.

Build understanding first. Confidence will follow.

09/03/2026

It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.

To me, this doesn’t mean winning every competition.
It means something much deeper.

I can only truly be beaten if I stop showing up.

Of course, I can lose a run.
I can make mistakes.
I can have days where things don’t work out.

But as long as I come back —
as long as I keep training, reflecting, and trying again —
I’m still moving forward.

Failure isn’t the opposite of success.
It’s part of the process.

Every mistake carries information.
Every run that doesn’t go to plan shows us where we can grow.
And every time we show up again, we get a little stronger.

That’s why I love the idea:
You either win — or you learn.

Giving up is the only thing that truly stops progress.
Everything else is just feedback.

So if today wasn’t your day, that doesn’t mean you’re behind.
It just means you’re still in the game.

And as long as you keep showing up,
it will be very hard to beat you in the long run.

💜
What’s something you’ve learned recently from a setback?

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