Getting Your Head Around Distance Handling

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Getting Your Head Around Distance Handling

Distance handling isn’t about how far you can send your dog. It’s about how clearly you can communicate when you’re not right next to them.

If you’ve ever felt like distance is confusing, inconsistent, or just something other people seem to “have”… this book is for you.

This isn’t a collection of drills, diagrams, or rigid systems. It’s a straight-talking look at what actually creates good distance handling. Trust, clarity, experience, and the decisions you make in the moment. It's about the stuff that actually matters, the stuff that if you understand fully, can make your competition or training run autopsies so much clearer and more beneficial. You can start to see *why* something didn't work much easier, and then you're already half way to fixing it.

It’s for handlers who feel the pressure.
Handlers who think they should be better.
Handlers who are trying to make sense of it all without losing their dog (or their head) in the process.

Inside, you’ll find a different way of looking at distance. One that makes it feel simpler, more achievable, and a lot less intimidating. And because this is about all the principles of distance handling, not footwork drills, it applies to both agility and hoopers handlers alike.

Written by Sarah Fenby, an international dog sports handler and distance handling coach. She has mostly figured out distance the hard way, through experience, mistakes, and a lot of trial and error. Known for her straight-talking style, she helps handlers make sense of what feels complicated, helps them to find their own groove and build confidence in both parts of the team.

Size A5
Paperback
First Published 2026