6 Obstacle Approaches

There are only 6 ways to approach an obstacle on an agility course. Make sure to practice all 6 with each new obstacle.

1. Run by left:
   You run past (by) the obstacle with your dog on your right (left side of your dog).
2. Run by right:
   You run past (by) the obstacle with your dog on your left (right side of your dog).
3. Send:
   Send your dog ahead of you over an obstacle.
4. Recall:
   Call your dog to you over an obstacle.
5. Rear cross left:
   Start on the right side of your dog and rear cross to the left side as you approach.
6. Rear cross right:
   Start on the left side of your dog and rear cross to the right side as you approach.