Groundwork is known in horse training, where the future rider prepares important basics for daily life and sport and trains the coordination, concentration, and common communication with his horse.

These three areas are also essential for dog owners and their dogs, no matter if they own a squirrelly young dog which has difficulties to concentrate or a family dog that benefits from a workout at home and a better physical feeling. Groundwork also helps to support the coordination and mental workout of senior dogs without having to do an exhausting workout.

Of course, the groundwork should also be part of a sports dogs basic training that performs well in training and competition.

This practice book provides numerous ideas for all kind of levels, for beginners and professionals and includes the adjustment to different dog characters, guide positions and guide exercises as well as focus plans for groundwork with and without obstacles and distraction. Furthermore, you will find layout plans, detailed information on isometric training and different cavaletti ideas.