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® Publisher: Clean Run Productions, LLC Managing Editor: Monica Percival Assistant Managing Editor: Marcille Ripperton Associate Managing Editor: Brenna Fender Senior Editor: Lisa Baird Designer: Marcy Rauch Advertising: Linda Barden Clean Run articles are selected for their general interest and entertainment values. The authors’ views do not necessarily represent the policies or opinions of Clean Run Productions, LLC, nor does their publication in Clean Run constitute an endorsement. Clean Run Productions, LLC makes no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any articles or advertisements that are published in Clean Run. ADVERTISING Check the Magazine Forum at www.cleanrun.com or email ads@cleanrun.com for current information on ad rates, deadlines, and requirements. If you do not have Internet access, please call us and we will fax or mail the ad rates and specifications to you. Clean Run reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement that may be submitted. tip Agility dogs are always looking for new crosstraining activities! SUBMISSIONS Clean Run welcomes submissions of articles, photos, or artwork on an exclusive basis. Submission constitutes permission for Clean Run, at its sole discretion, to use the submitted materials, in whole or in part, without compensation to the submitter. Detailed information on the format for submissions is available from the Magazine Forum at www.cleanrun.com. Please send submissions to editors@cleanrun.com. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email comments about magazine content, as well as letters to the editor, to letters@cleanrun.com. When turning your dog out of a tunnel onto the A-frame or dogwalk, you need a safe approach without sacrificing speed. Knowing how tightly to ask your dog to turn depends on the dog’s ability as well as the footing and equipment. If you beat your dog out of the tunnel and then stop, ready to do a front cross, your dog will often slow down in the tunnel as he anticipates your front cross. Try putting a poker chip at different distances past the contact obstacle. Wait for the dog to exit the tunnel, then run with him and execute your front cross when the dog runs over the poker chip. Change the distance by 2' and go extra long just to practice control. This technique can keep up the dog’s speed in the tunnel and help you learn timing and control on your turns. D SUBSCRIPTION PROBLEMS For missing or damaged issues, changes of address, and any subscription-related problems, please contact customer service at info@cleanrun.com. TRADEMARKS Clean Run, Clean Run Productions, and Run Clean Run Fast are registered trademarks of Clean Run Productions, LLC. All other service marks, trademarks, and product names used herein are the property of their respective owners. PERMISSIONS Please note that this entire publication is copyrighted. No portion of the contents of Clean Run may be reproduced or reprinted without the prior written consent of Clean Run Productions, LLC. Making multiple copies of articles for distribution as a class handout, or even copying articles for a friend, without the permission of the publisher, is unethical and illegal. If you think your students or friends would benefit from reading a particular article in Clean Run, please encourage them to purchase that issue of the magazine or subscribe. Sandy Rogers MISSION STATEMENT The goal of each issue of Clean Run is to document and explain both basic and advanced handling and training techniques for individual agility competitors as well as instructors, support humane training methods, support the agility community through education and communication, and present varying viewpoints through editorials and letters. Clean Run | January 10

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Clean Run Magazine - January 2010

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