This blog is about how to teach your English Cocker Spaniel to jump for agility. Often we are asked, “What number of jumps should I start with?” You can never have too many solo jumps to teach agility. One suitable starting point is four jumps. This is the fewest count of jumps recommended.
How to Teach a English Cocker Spaniel to jump: Begin with Four
You can teach the English Cocker Spaniel many skills, drills, and exercises with four jumps. Four jumps will allow you to work on a short jump chute or jump grid. You can setup a “box” with your jumps and practice collection, handling, and 270 degree jumps. You can teach your English Cocker Spaniel jumping left and right. You could be out of the box and send your English Cocker Spaniel or you can handle from the inside of the box. Your jumps can be positioned in a lateral row, so you can practice threadles and serpentines.