Ahhh the zoomies, do I know what those are about. Tama constantly gets the zoomies and you know what I do about them? Nothing not a darn thing, I figure that agility is supposed to be a fun sport for both the handler and the dog and if he's having fun doing the zoomies why not let him do it. There will always be plenty of time later on when the the dog has more experience to worry about things like that. In the beginning stages it's more important that the dog is enjoying themselves and that you and her are forming a good team bond.

I know it's embarassing for you when she does it believe me I know I've had my guys get the zoomies in the middle of a trial and well I've just laughed it off with the judge. Yes the judge has laughed and there's a good reason for that, there isn't an agility handler out there (even world class ones) that haven't had a dog do that to them at some point in time.

If you do want some exercises though to maybe get her to focus on you more try doing some attention work, but keep in mind that in agility you have to find a balance of handler focus and equipment focus.

Mind you just because I let my guys get away with the occasional zoomie doesn't mean that it's your thing. All I can really suggest is to keep positive and upbeat at all times and if for some reason she does get the zoomies when she finally gives you the attention that you want and gets back to work act like nothing happened and do just that go back to work. In other words reward or awknowledge the behaviour that you want and not the zoomie. When she gets more confidence she'll eventurally stop it on herself, and figure out that good things happen when she pays attention to mom and does the stuff she's supposed to do. Remember that in agility 90% of the mistakes made on course are the handlers fault and not the dogs.