Just a suggestion... Even though Huskies aren't known as agility Koli has taken to it quite well. (I have seen Kelpies in agility.) I don't do anything professionally, heck i don't even have real equipment. I even have such a small yard i can only have one or two things set up at once. Instead of weave polls i use two small flower pots and a soccer ball. For a jump i use a sturdy branch and a flower pop, the other end propped up on the porch. (It's a very low jump since she is a Husky.) Having an intelligent dog you have to use your intelligence and be creative.
Treats, praise, and hand signals will be your best friends.
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Giselle
A tired dog is a good dog.
Kelpies are VERY high energy dogs. How often do you exercise your pup and what kind of exercise do you provide her? What about mental stimulation? If you don't give them a job to do, they will find something to do and it seems like your pup has taken to barking quite well. Take her for a hardy jog in the morning. Bring her out in the afternoon and let her fetch and run around. In the evening, brush up on your basic obedience. While you're doing that, start teaching "Quiet". Do *something* to challenge her mind. Remember, mental stimulation is just as important as physical stimulation.
Is there something specific that you know will make your dog bark? For example, does she bark if you stare at her? Show this trigger to her to get her to start barking. Once she stops, do a hand motion and treat her. Repeat this until she starts to understand what the hand signal means. Then, you can introduce the word "Quiet".
Also, where is she when she starts to bark? Is she outside? Would she rather be inside? Try to assess why she's barking and what it is that makes her stop barking (i.e. her coming inside makes her stop barking). It'll give you a clearer idea of what she's doing and why. Hope that helps!
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