Perfect—your dog already loves movement, interaction, and playfulness, which makes Sequence 2 a connection highlight rather than a pressure point. Below is a clean, beginner-friendly Sequence 2 built entirely around the skills you listed, while keeping prey drive regulated and flow intact.
Sequence 2: Engagement & Variety (Chase • Spin • Jump • Weave) 🥏🐕
Goal: Add personality and excitement without overwhelming your dog or breaking flow.
Length: ~25–30 seconds
Throws: 2 (maybe 3 if very clean)
Difficulty: Beginner-safe, competition-appropriate
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1️⃣ Chase Setup Throw (Confidence Builder)
What to do:
- Medium-height, forward throw
- Straight or slight curve
- Let your dog fully chase and commit
Why this works:
Chasing is your dog’s favorite entry point. It burns off excess energy before close work.
✔ Clean catch
✔ Clean return
✔ Calm handler movement
2️⃣ Spin + Leg Weave (Connection Moment)
What to do:
- Hold disc still after return
- Cue one spin (not multiple)
- Flow directly into leg weaves
Handler tips:
- Keep your feet wide and slow
- Let the dog control speed
- Disc stays quiet
Why this works:
Spinning + weaving channels prey drive into thinking and body awareness, lowering arousal naturally.
3️⃣ Jump Setup (Micro Highlight)
What to do:
- From the weave exit, cue a small jump
- No disc yet
- Keep it low and controlled
Why this works:
You get a visual highlight without risking a rushed throw.
4️⃣ Reward Throw (The Payoff)
What to do:
- Immediately throw a readable, mid-height disc
- Slightly away from your body
- Let your dog jump into the catch—not up at you
Why this works:
This ties obedience → movement → prey drive into one clean loop.
Optional Add-On (Only If Clean)
Shake Paw → Short Toss
If your dog is calm and engaged:
- Ask for shake paw
- Pause half a second
- Short, easy throw
This scores on teamwork and creativity without adding chaos.
What NOT to Do in This Sequence
❌ Multiple spins in a row
❌ High vertical jumps near your body
❌ Fast disc flipping during close work
❌ Rushing straight from chase into tricks
Energy Management Key
If your dog:
- Gets frantic → shorten the weave
- Breaks position → pause the disc
- Misses the throw → go immediately to recovery throw
Control beats correction.
Why This Sequence Works for Your Dog
✔ Honors his love of chasing
✔ Uses spinning as regulation, not hype
✔ Keeps jumping safe and readable
✔ Highlights teamwork over tricks
Judges see:
- Engagement
- Clean transitions
- Confident catches
- A happy, connected team
Final Thought
Sequence 2 should feel like “this is our favorite part of the game.”
When you build it from what your dog already loves, the routine stops feeling trained—and starts feeling alive.