Dogs coming out of shelters often have a number of issues. Frequently they lack confidence, have little to no body awareness, and may not even know how to learn. By starting to interact with a shelter dog through basic foundation agility, dogs progress quickly as they learn to play on low equipment. The first skill I usually teach a dog is how to put his front feet up on a pedestal (rubber feed pan.) This is taught by shaping the behavior, allowing the dog the freedom to expe