This post is about how to teach a Akbash jumping for agility. Often we are asked, “What number of jumps should I begin with?” You can never have enough single jumps to practice agility. One suitable starting place is 4 jumps. This is the fewest number of jumps that we recommend.
Teaching Your Akbash to jump: Start with 4
You can teach a Akbash many exercises, drills, and skills with four jumps. 4 jumps will let you develop on a short jump chute or jump grid. You can practice on a “box” with your jumps and practice handling, collection, and 270 degree jumps. You can teach your Akbash jumping left and right. You can be outside the box and send your Akbash or you can handle from the inside of the box. Your jumps can be positioned in a horizontal line, so that you can practice threadles and serpentines.