Clean Run - June 2013 - 8
Backyard
Dogs
By Dudley Fontaine
Running courses and learning new
handling techniques is always fun, but
sometimes it really benefits both handlers and dogs to review their basic
system of communication. Do the handling tools truly mean what the handler
thinks they mean? Is the dog able to read
the cues and respond appropriately and
consistently? The exercises in this article
are intended to help you find that out!
the communication between dog and
handler and the dog’s comprehension
of the handling. The different series of
exercises this month are designed to
highlight one skill, then another, and
then present a sequence that combines
skills. Figures 1 through 3 are for Novice dogs, Figures 4 through 6 for Advanced dogs, and Figures 7 through 9
for Masters level.
Serpentines, threadles, and 180° turns
can all be performed on the same setup
of obstacles. The only difference is in
Having the fundamental handling
cues consistent and clearly understood
makes running courses and learning
1
2
1
1
new handling techniques much more
enjoyable. If the handler and dog are
able to understand their particular cues
and responses for basic skills, then putting them together in endless variations
is fun and challenging rather than frustrating and confusing. It never hurts
to make sure the foundational cues are
sharp and clear, even experienced dogs
benefit from “realigning” the steering
from time to time. So give these exercises a try and see if you are communicating what you intend to communicate.
Your dog will let you know! D
3
9
1
9
6
5
2
8
5
2
2
8
5
7
3
3
8
9
6
4
6
3
7
4
7
4
Serpentines, threadles, and 180° turns can all be performed on the same setup of obstacles. The only difference is in the
communication between dog and handler and the dog’s comprehension of the handling. The different series of exercises
this month are designed to highlight one skill, then another, and then present a sequence that combines skills.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Clean Run - June 2013
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Contents
Editorializing: Inside the Ring, Outside the Ring
Tip of the Month
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Backyard Dogs
Bucking the System: A Look at “Ad-Libbing” Handling Systems
Awesome Paws Drills
Agility—Hobby or Sport?
Class Challenges for Rising Stars: Wrap It Up
Class Challenges for Rising Stars: Wrap It Up
The Judge’s Debriefing
Ultimate Instructors: What Makes a Really Good Instructor?
Power Paws Skills: Training the Serpentine
The 10-Minute Trainer
Training with the Stars: Nancy Gyes
Knowledge Equals Speed! Does Your Dog Turn Wide?
Sacrotuberous Ligament Tension
Out Spot Out! Teaching Independent Obstacle Performance, Part 3
Exercise and Your Puppy
Foundation Jumping, Part 2
Clean Run - June 2013 - Clean Run - June 2013
Clean Run - June 2013 - 2
Clean Run - June 2013 - Contents
Clean Run - June 2013 - 4
Clean Run - June 2013 - Editorializing: Inside the Ring, Outside the Ring
Clean Run - June 2013 - Tip of the Month
Clean Run - June 2013 - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Clean Run - June 2013 - Backyard Dogs
Clean Run - June 2013 - 9
Clean Run - June 2013 - Bucking the System: A Look at “Ad-Libbing” Handling Systems
Clean Run - June 2013 - 11
Clean Run - June 2013 - 12
Clean Run - June 2013 - Awesome Paws Drills
Clean Run - June 2013 - 14
Clean Run - June 2013 - 15
Clean Run - June 2013 - 16
Clean Run - June 2013 - Agility—Hobby or Sport?
Clean Run - June 2013 - 18
Clean Run - June 2013 - Class Challenges for Rising Stars: Wrap It Up
Clean Run - June 2013 - 20
Clean Run - June 2013 - 21
Clean Run - June 2013 - 22
Clean Run - June 2013 - 23
Clean Run - June 2013 - The Judge’s Debriefing
Clean Run - June 2013 - 25
Clean Run - June 2013 - Ultimate Instructors: What Makes a Really Good Instructor?
Clean Run - June 2013 - 27
Clean Run - June 2013 - 28
Clean Run - June 2013 - Power Paws Skills: Training the Serpentine
Clean Run - June 2013 - 30
Clean Run - June 2013 - 31
Clean Run - June 2013 - 32
Clean Run - June 2013 - 33
Clean Run - June 2013 - 34
Clean Run - June 2013 - 35
Clean Run - June 2013 - The 10-Minute Trainer
Clean Run - June 2013 - 37
Clean Run - June 2013 - 38
Clean Run - June 2013 - 39
Clean Run - June 2013 - 40
Clean Run - June 2013 - Training with the Stars: Nancy Gyes
Clean Run - June 2013 - 42
Clean Run - June 2013 - 43
Clean Run - June 2013 - 44
Clean Run - June 2013 - Exercise and Your Puppy
Clean Run - June 2013 - 46
Clean Run - June 2013 - 47
Clean Run - June 2013 - Foundation Jumping, Part 2
Clean Run - June 2013 - 49
Clean Run - June 2013 - 50
Clean Run - June 2013 - 51
Clean Run - June 2013 - 52
Clean Run - June 2013 - Knowledge Equals Speed! Does Your Dog Turn Wide?
Clean Run - June 2013 - 54
Clean Run - June 2013 - 55
Clean Run - June 2013 - 56
Clean Run - June 2013 - 57
Clean Run - June 2013 - Sacrotuberous Ligament Tension
Clean Run - June 2013 - 59
Clean Run - June 2013 - 60
Clean Run - June 2013 - 61
Clean Run - June 2013 - 62
Clean Run - June 2013 - Out Spot Out! Teaching Independent Obstacle Performance, Part 3
Clean Run - June 2013 - 64
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