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Dog Agility Training Through Basic Obedience

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Obedience Training from DTE

The First Step Toward Dog Agility Training in Corpus Christi, TX

Agility is a fast-paced sport that involves guiding dogs through different obstacle courses. The best candidates for this type of training are energetic, athletic dogs with a strong drive to work and learn, such as Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Jack Russell Terriers, and Belgian Malinois. However, any dog with enthusiasm, focus, and basic obedience training can benefit from agility exercises.

Many owners choose DTE for basic obedience before starting dog agility training in Corpus Christi, TX. While we don’t offer competition-level training, our obedience programs help build key skills like focus, impulse control, and responsiveness.

Our trainers will work closely with you throughout the obedience program, ensuring your dog masters fundamental commands and you feel confident to continue agility training on your own.

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Why Start Obedience Training Before Agility Training?

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Agility training demands focus, discipline, and responsiveness. Before tackling obstacle courses, dogs need a solid foundation in obedience to ensure they can follow commands, stay engaged, and work as a team with their handler.

Here’s how obedience training with Dog Training Elite sets dogs up for success in agility:

Agility courses can be full of distractions, including large crowds, other dogs, and loud noises. Obedience training teaches your dog to stay focused on you and respond to commands, even in high-energy environments.

Agility courses require dogs to pause and wait at key thresholds, such as the start line, and only move when directed. Obedience training reinforces patience and discipline through commands like “sit,” “heel,” and “down,” ensuring your dog stays focused and follows the rules of the sport.

Obedience training deepens trust and communication between dog and handler, making teamwork in agility training much more effective. A confident dog is more likely to take on new challenges with enthusiasm.

Before dogs can learn agility-specific commands, they must first master basic obedience. Training in focus, recall, and impulse control lays the groundwork for advanced commands like “jump,” “tunnel,” “weave,” and “climb.”

At Dog Training Elite, we don’t teach advanced agility commands, but our training makes it easier for your dog to learn and respond to agility training in the future.

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Skills, Obstacles, and Owner Training Techniques

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If your dog has mastered basic obedience and you're interested in starting agility training on your own, understanding what obstacles to train for is the first place to start.

Here are some common agility challenges and training tips:

Jumps

Dogs must leap over hurdles at varying heights without knocking the bar down. In competitions, jumps can include single bars, double jumps, and tire jumps.

  • Training Tip: Start with low jumps and use treats or toys to guide your dog over. Gradually increase height as their confidence and ability grows.

Weave Poles

Dogs weave through a series of upright poles in a precise pattern. This is one of the most challenging agility obstacles, requiring speed, flexibility, and precise footwork.

  • Training Tip: Use a lure-and-reward method or guide your dog through the poles with a leash. Begin with wider pole spacing and narrow the gaps as your dog improves.

Tunnels

Dogs run through enclosed tunnels, which can be straight or curved. Some dogs may hesitate at first, especially if they are unfamiliar with dark or enclosed spaces.

  • Training Tip: Start with a short, straight tunnel and use treats or a favorite toy to encourage your dog through. Gradually introduce curved tunnels to increase difficulty.

A-Frame & Dog Walk

These obstacles require dogs to climb, balance, and descend elevated surfaces. The A-frame is a tall, triangular ramp, while the dog walk is a narrow, elevated plank with ramps on both ends. Both require precise foot placement and body control.

  • Training Tip: Use a leash or hand signals to guide your dog slowly up and down. Reward calm, controlled movements to prevent them from rushing or jumping off too soon.

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Obedience Training From DTE: A Great Start for Corpus Christi Dog Agility Trainers


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If you’re looking to hire a agility trainer or want to start agility exercises on your own, consider obedience training from Dog Training Elite first.

While some professional agility trainers and classes may introduce basic obedience, Dog Training Elite’s personalized, in-person obedience program ensures your dog masters focus, impulse control, and responsiveness. These key skills make agility training safer, more enjoyable, and more effective for you and your pup.

Get started today and contact Dog Training Elite Coastal Bend for expert obedience training!

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  • Tammy Nodarse
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Grayson was great! He is knowledgeable and friendly and my dog, Scout, loved him! He takes time to demonstrate each new command and gives feedback on my attempts. My dog and I both look forward to each lesson with Grayson and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a trainer!
  • Donald Grimes
    May. 29, 2025
    We recently added a second Belgian Malinois to our family, and just like the first one, she’s super energetic and requires a ton of attention. We’ve used other trainers in the area before, and while they were all good, none have matched the quality of Dog Training Elite. We opted for the platinum package along with the service training, and we couldn’t be happier with our trainer, Grayson. They’ve exceeded our expectations, and the group classes they provide for socialization have been incredibly helpful in addressing the aggression issues we faced. Today, we took our puppy to a store for the first time, and she walked right beside me without a leash, completely unfazed by distractions. She followed all the commands perfectly and did an outstanding job.
  • Christen Porter
    May. 28, 2025
    Grayson took the time to explain everything to us, and answered all of our questions. He was so very patient with our pup, we appreciate the effort.
  • kay moss
    May. 18, 2025
    DTE was great. I contacted them and they wrte able to come out very quick for the initial evaluation. Grayson was the trainer that came out and was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable and I feel would be a great asset in the training for me and my little boy Hook. I look forward to the future.
  • Nicholas Lara
    May. 10, 2025
    Great job teaching us on how to command our dog and answered any question we had
  • Dennis Roberts
    May. 10, 2025
    Great communication upfront about everything and answered all of my questions
  • Ronald Uhlarik
    Mar. 16, 2025
    Great experience with e collar very good trainer. Bambi she's really learning well. Highly recommendable dog trainer.
  • mary liberatore
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Absolutely phenomenal!! We are eternally grateful to Grayson, Anuj and Jessica!! I could not be happier with our dog training! We appreciate how very patient you all were with Landon and mostly my husband Steve!! Landon has been very obedient and very happy!! We all gained so much wisdom from DTE!! I highly recommend!!
  • MO MO
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Grayson was on time for our appointment. Grayson is knowledgeable and skilled in her training techniques and is very personable.
  • Wesley Walko
    Mar. 21, 2025
    LWe had our first meeting with Jessica to learn more about the different training programs servuce dog certification and pricing. She was SUPER friendly and had an answer to every single question we had. We were concerned about payment flexibility and she informed us they do different payment plans and options. We were able to figure out a plan that fits our financial capabilities! We can't wait to start our journey and begin working with the Dog Training Elite Coastal Bend team!! They also offer a military discount which is super awesome!! EDIT: First meeting and training session with Grayson, super professional and helpful with our concerns and teaching us the commands to get our dog Daisy to stop things that are not acceptable and how to use the e collar. We are so excited for our next training session and to continue our journey with this amazing company!!
  • Jennifer Jimenez
    Mar. 29, 2025
    Very comfortable with Max and very informative about Max progress moving forward. We feel positive about this choice but just need to get two other evaluations before we make a decision but it’s looking towards Elite
  • Lupe Garcia
    Mar. 21, 2025
    Jessica was great and had good information, but still worried if she is going to jump the gate or get out of kennel by jumping out
  • jerry moreno
    Feb. 14, 2025
    Very happy with the training!! Our Remi is learning so fast and we can definitely see an improvement and so can family! We will definitely recommend to friends and family. Anuj is very attentive and patient with our hyper stubborn puppy. Thanks
  • Skally Benitez
    Jan. 15, 2025
    Anuj and his team are amazing trainers! So knowledgeable and patient answering all our questions to help us learn along with our pup. Highly recommend and support a veteran ran business.
  • Amy N
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Quick, easy and friendly! Answered all my questions.
  • Cheree Pond
    Jan. 24, 2025
    Jessica is very knowledgeable and sweet. I'm excited and positive about her training methods.
  • Reg Simpson
    Jan. 23, 2025
    Excellent knowledge patience and expertise in handling Hamish my 145 pound Great Dane puppy 🤩
  • Bud Kittle
    Oct. 30, 2024
    Very thorough and informative. Looking forward to continuing the training.
  • Victoria Church
    Nov. 12, 2024
    I had a consultation today with Jessica and she answered every question and throughly went through the training process with me. She scheduled my future training appointment and helped tremendously. When I inquired before the interview the people at the office were wonderful and helpful as well. Contacted me quickly after I submitted my request. I look forward to my training with Grayson next month!
  • jorge de la chapa
    Sep. 28, 2024
    I cannot say better things about my experience with dog training elite. He is awesome!!
  • Tammy Nodarse
    Apr. 25, 2025
    Grayson was great! He is knowledgeable and friendly and my dog, Scout, loved him! He takes time to demonstrate each new command and gives feedback on my attempts. My dog and I both look forward to each lesson with Grayson and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a trainer!
  • Donald Grimes
    May. 29, 2025
    We recently added a second Belgian Malinois to our family, and just like the first one, she’s super energetic and requires a ton of attention. We’ve used other trainers in the area before, and while they were all good, none have matched the quality of Dog Training Elite. We opted for the platinum package along with the service training, and we couldn’t be happier with our trainer, Grayson. They’ve exceeded our expectations, and the group classes they provide for socialization have been incredibly helpful in addressing the aggression issues we faced. Today, we took our puppy to a store for the first time, and she walked right beside me without a leash, completely unfazed by distractions. She followed all the commands perfectly and did an outstanding job.
  • Christen Porter
    May. 28, 2025
    Grayson took the time to explain everything to us, and answered all of our questions. He was so very patient with our pup, we appreciate the effort.
  • kay moss
    May. 18, 2025
    DTE was great. I contacted them and they wrte able to come out very quick for the initial evaluation. Grayson was the trainer that came out and was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable and I feel would be a great asset in the training for me and my little boy Hook. I look forward to the future.
  • Nicholas Lara
    May. 10, 2025
    Great job teaching us on how to command our dog and answered any question we had
  • Dennis Roberts
    May. 10, 2025
    Great communication upfront about everything and answered all of my questions
  • Ronald Uhlarik
    Mar. 16, 2025
    Great experience with e collar very good trainer. Bambi she's really learning well. Highly recommendable dog trainer.
  • mary liberatore
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Absolutely phenomenal!! We are eternally grateful to Grayson, Anuj and Jessica!! I could not be happier with our dog training! We appreciate how very patient you all were with Landon and mostly my husband Steve!! Landon has been very obedient and very happy!! We all gained so much wisdom from DTE!! I highly recommend!!
  • MO MO
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Grayson was on time for our appointment. Grayson is knowledgeable and skilled in her training techniques and is very personable.
  • Wesley Walko
    Mar. 21, 2025
    LWe had our first meeting with Jessica to learn more about the different training programs servuce dog certification and pricing. She was SUPER friendly and had an answer to every single question we had. We were concerned about payment flexibility and she informed us they do different payment plans and options. We were able to figure out a plan that fits our financial capabilities! We can't wait to start our journey and begin working with the Dog Training Elite Coastal Bend team!! They also offer a military discount which is super awesome!! EDIT: First meeting and training session with Grayson, super professional and helpful with our concerns and teaching us the commands to get our dog Daisy to stop things that are not acceptable and how to use the e collar. We are so excited for our next training session and to continue our journey with this amazing company!!
  • Jennifer Jimenez
    Mar. 29, 2025
    Very comfortable with Max and very informative about Max progress moving forward. We feel positive about this choice but just need to get two other evaluations before we make a decision but it’s looking towards Elite
  • Lupe Garcia
    Mar. 21, 2025
    Jessica was great and had good information, but still worried if she is going to jump the gate or get out of kennel by jumping out
  • jerry moreno
    Feb. 14, 2025
    Very happy with the training!! Our Remi is learning so fast and we can definitely see an improvement and so can family! We will definitely recommend to friends and family. Anuj is very attentive and patient with our hyper stubborn puppy. Thanks
  • Skally Benitez
    Jan. 15, 2025
    Anuj and his team are amazing trainers! So knowledgeable and patient answering all our questions to help us learn along with our pup. Highly recommend and support a veteran ran business.
  • Amy N
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Quick, easy and friendly! Answered all my questions.
  • Cheree Pond
    Jan. 24, 2025
    Jessica is very knowledgeable and sweet. I'm excited and positive about her training methods.
  • Reg Simpson
    Jan. 23, 2025
    Excellent knowledge patience and expertise in handling Hamish my 145 pound Great Dane puppy 🤩
  • Bud Kittle
    Oct. 30, 2024
    Very thorough and informative. Looking forward to continuing the training.
  • Victoria Church
    Nov. 12, 2024
    I had a consultation today with Jessica and she answered every question and throughly went through the training process with me. She scheduled my future training appointment and helped tremendously. When I inquired before the interview the people at the office were wonderful and helpful as well. Contacted me quickly after I submitted my request. I look forward to my training with Grayson next month!
  • jorge de la chapa
    Sep. 28, 2024
    I cannot say better things about my experience with dog training elite. He is awesome!!