Mickey will jump over something if I say "Over". He won't do it though, unless I have a treat or toy to give him at the end. I don't even have any proper agility equipment. I use a hula hoop as a hoop to jump through, and laundry baskets and shoeboxes as something to jump over. I usually have to kinda force him through the hoop though unless I have a treat. It gets frustrating though.

I think what your dog is doing is a good start. You can't expect him to know exactly what those poles are meant for. Take it slow. Good luck!