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® Cover The magazine for dog agiliTy enThusiasTs PHOTOS © www.PHOTOgraPHybyM.cOM, VicTOr STeel PHOTOgraPHy, inc. february 10 Volume 16 Tips and Tricks for Videotaping Agility Video can be a valuable tool for the agility competitor, but it takes some trial and error to determine how to make the most of your camera so you can get results that help you meet your agility goals. Here are some tips for speeding up the learning process. By Anne Popper number 2 28 Group Classes vs. Private Instruction: Which Is Right for You and Your Dog? Are you debating whether group classes or private lessons are best for your agility team? There are pros and cons to both. Here are some of the arguments for both kinds of training: some are quite obvious and others possibly not. By Nancy Gyes 36 Agility Equipment Unwrapped, Part 1 There are a number of factors you should consider when looking at equipment to buy or when choosing materials to build your own. Here’s important information to help you to make informed decisions. By Gary Shipley Management of Osteoarthritis in Performance Dogs What was once perceived as holistic and novel has now become mainstream in the treatment and prevention of OA. Although many products are available, not all are effective in all patients. By Peter J. Lotsikas, DVM, Diplomate ACVS A Strategic Approach to FAST AKC’s Fifteen and Send Timed (FAST) game is intended to test the handler’s strategic ability and timing as well as the dog’s accuracy and ability to work at a distance. Learn some tools to aid you in developing the best strategy for your team on any given FAST course. By Ann Croft Features 5 Editorializing: It’s Time At some point we all have to make decisions about our dog’s career. How do you know when it’s time to retire your agility partner? When is enough enough? By Rick Parry 69 Can You Handle It? This month’s article presents challenges from the Medium Team Standard course designed by Bernard Huppe for the 2009 FCI Agility World Championships, as well as practice derivatives for a 60' x 80' area. By Marquand Cheek 80 Tricks for Agility: Balancing on Boxes Balancing on a box or small pedestal is a trick that is both easy to teach and challenging for the dog. It teaches the dog to think about foot placement, helps build muscle, and also promotes good balance. By Sassie Joiris 22 It’s Your Turn! Cue #1: Lack of Motion Having a dog with well-trained turn cues can make your life easier and is also much easier on your dog’s body and brain. In this series, you’ll learn how to teach your dog the seven turn cues. Here’s the first cue, lack of motion. By Sandy Rogers 51 What’s My Plan? This month we begin a new series where three handlers with different styles of handling analyze the same course and share their handling strategies. This month they look at a USDAA Masters/PIII Jumpers course. By Greg Derrett, Rachel Sanders, and Jane Simmons-Moake 64 10 Tips for Training for NADAC Success (Without Compromising Your Ability to Compete Successfully in Other Venues), Part 1 A recipe for success in any venue: train yourself to deliberately manage your dog’s path, using cues that you teach your dog he can trust; train your dog to confidently perform obstacles independently, but only with your permission; and finally, teach your dog to choose to do agility with speed and enthusiasm. By Andrea Dexter 46 Strategic Agility: A Complete Approach to Agility Training and Handling An instructor, competitor, and world team coach shares his blueprint for what is demanded of the “perfect” agility dog and handler, which you can use to develop a comprehensive training program for both handler and dog. By Steve Croxford 58 All About Vaccine Issues & Vaccinations Which vaccinations does your dog really need? When should he get his first vaccination? Should you be concerned about adverse reactions? Two experts in their field help you understand what you need to know about canine vaccinations. By W. Jean Dodds, DVM and Ronald D. Schultz, PhD Columns 6 7 8 Tip of the Month By Maureen Strenfel Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility… By Brenna Fender Backyard Dogs By Stuart Mah 18 Challenges at CR Central By Annie Pyle 73 Skill of the Month By Karen Holik 77 Nested Courses for a Small Universe By Debbie Sacerich Cover Dog Kinsale Ever So Elegant AX, MXJ, NF, a.k.a. Ellie, a 3-year-old English Springer Spaniel owned by Kathleen Horan of Pennsylvania. Photo by Jeremy Kezer Photography, jeremykezerphotography.com. Clean Run (ISSN 1089-8506) is published monthly by Clean Run Productions, LLC. Principal office: 17 Industrial Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. 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