How do can i encourage my dog to got though a collapsible tunnel without having to hold it open?

I have got a Papillon cross and we have recently started going to agility lesson. We have been going for four weeks and i am amazed at how fast she has picked it up. She loves going though the normal tunnel and makes a b line for it ever time but i am have really problems trying to get her to go into the collapsible tunnel without having to hold it open. i try my best to practice at home with things that i make myself, is there a cheap effective way i can make a mock collapsible tunnel so we can practice at home or a way to make her feel more comfortable going into it well at agility lessons?How do can i encourage my dog to got though a collapsible tunnel without having to hold it open?
i dont do agility so i dont know much


but i would tie a rope (or a long leash) to her then gently pull her through, untill she finds out on her ownHow do can i encourage my dog to got though a collapsible tunnel without having to hold it open?
Since she is a papillon cross I am assuming she is little so trying taking a large bucket or rubber made garbage can and cut the bottom out. Take a sheet, fold it in half and sew, or glue on side together making a tube. Next, attach the sheet tube to the end of the garbage can/bucket and you now have a collapsible tunnel.





Now take a plastic drink bottle and punch a few holes in it and fill it with her favorite treats. Show it to her and let her smell and play with a minute then toss it through the tunnel and let her chase it. You might need to prop the end open with something for the first few times but she get the hang of it pretty quick.





Also you can pull up the sheet on the can a little to shorten the chute until she is use to it.
It fantastic that she is even attempting this after just four weeks, congratulations. I think that you should continue to hold it open, however you should aim at leaving a smaller exit gap and eventually she will overcome her problems.
See if you can find a round, collapsible laundry hamper. Cut the end off and then attach some fabric (several yards of nylon would work). You will want to start with the material folded several times so she is just running through a few feet. Gradually, lengthen the chute. Good luck!





Example of the laundry hamper:


http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Mesh-Colla鈥?/a>





I am using this (found at a discount store for $10, but I'm in the states):


http://www.amazon.com/Agility-Training-T鈥?/a>





Agility is so much fun. I made a tire jump this weekend for my Scottie--it is raining and we can't try it out.