Get ready to take your game to the next level! Have you mastered beginner agility skills? Are you ready to challenge yourself and your dog at the intermediate level, which features longer sequences, harder challenges and faster course times? In this exciting sequel to the best-selling Beginner s Guide To Dog Agility, agility expert Laurie Leach is your personal trainer as she clearly outlines essential techniques you ll need to excel at this stage of the game. Step-by-step instructions for mastery of discriminations, 180- and 270- degree turns, false turns, front and rear crosses, lateral distances, serpentines, shoulder pulls, speed changes and weave pole entries More than 200 photographs and maps that clearly illustrate each skill Detailed information on how to handle longer sequences Tips for success on the competitive agility circuit, including how to handle ring nerves, memorise courses, warm up properly, and analyze your performance. Guidelines for solving intermediate training challenges