This blog is about how to teach a Pointer to jump for agility. We are often asked, “How many jumps should I begin with?” You can never have enough solo jumps to learn agility. A good starting place is 4 jumps. This is the least quantity of jumps that we suggest.
Teaching a Pointer jumping: Begin with Four
You can teach a Pointer many drills, skills, and exercises with four jumps. Four jumps will let you work on a short jump chute or jump grid. You can setup a “box” with your jumps and practice handling, collection, and 270 degree jumps. You can teach your Pointer jumping right and left. You can be outside the box and send your Pointer or you can handle from the inside of the box. Your jumps could be setup in a lateral line, so you could practice threadles and serpentines.