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Within the world of dog agility, there are many different pieces of equipment, and each one poses a unique challenge for the dog and the owner. To that end, one of the most challenging sections of the agility course can be the dog tunnel. Depending on the length of the tunnel, the dog may or may not be able to clearly see the end, which is why it can be difficult to convince the dog to actually enter the tunnel. But tunnel training is like any trick. It just takes time, the right incentives, and a little bit of patience.
One of the most effective techniques that you can use with the dog tunnel is placing incentives along the length of the tunnel. Put a treat at the entrance, one in the middle, and one at the end. Once you dog has gotten over the initial trepidation of entering the tunnel, remove the treat in the middle. Then remove the treat at the beginning and so on until your dog runs through the tunnel without any incentive.
