8 driving though the loose "S" curves confidently, gradually increase the severity of the curves and continue training. See Figure 8. S-shaped tunnels are particularly hard for many dogs because the dogs seem to think they are done once they round the first curve. Training the S-shaped tunnel in this gradual way allows all dogs to maintain their confidence and drive while learning this more difficult tunnel shape. March 14 | Clean Run Step 7: ReaR CRoSSeS Shorten a straight tunnel to about 5' or use a short training tunnel. Grasp your dog's collar and together move to a position about 4' in front of the tunnel entrance. Continue to restrain your dog as you verbally cue excitement, saying things like Ready, Steady, Ready. Then verbally cue the tunnel and release your dog. As you release your dog, support the tunnel with a low steady hand while moving on a diagonal line behind your dog in order to rear cross the tunnel. Continue running forward (on your diagonal 25http://www.greatmats.com