Clean Run - June 2014 - 3

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THE MAGAZINE FOR DOG AGILITY ENTHUSIASTS

PHOTOS © IRIS KIEME, DEBBIE FULLER

10
The OneMind Dogs Methodology:
Why More Than Three Handling
Techniques?
Handling techniques can be described
as a toolbox. It is difficult to build much
using only a saw and hammer. The
more tools we have at our disposal,
the more versatile constructions we
can create. By Janita Leinonen and
Jaakko Suoknuuti

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30
Raising Your Pup
2 Perfection: Retrieve
An animated and joyful retrieve is
a great tool to help build your relationship with your dog. If your dog
is hooked on retrieve, then you can
never lose him. He will always return
for what he wants-for you to restart
the fun game! By Lauren Langman

NUMBER 06

Why Should I Care About This
Science Stuff? How Dogs and Other
Animals Learn
Our dogs are learning through classical conditioning whether we are aware
of it or not. If we are aware, we can use
this knowledge to our advantage. They
are also learning through operant conditioning, even if we don't use a clicker.
By Lynne Stephens, KPA CTP

15 Power Paws Skills:
On and Off Contacts
Here are some techniques to help
your dog get on and off contacts
safely, help you implement
side changes before and after
contacts, and help you correctly
indicate the line after a contact
obstacle. By Nancy Gyes
24 The Biomechanics
Of Toes & Nails
The importance of the biomechanics of the foot-how it lands,
handles differences in terrain,
absorbs load and then generates
movement forward-seems to be
ignored in the performance canine
world. By Kimberly Henneman,
DVM, FAAVA, DABT, CVA, CVC,
Diplomate, American College of
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Features
5

Editorializing:
In the New Old Fashioned Way
I tell people who try to get me to put more tools
in my handling toolbox that a jeweler doesn't need
a crowbar. So, for now, even though we are nearly
an extinct breed of handler, I will stick with what
works and let other people entertain me with the
latest and greatest moves that were invented long
ago. By Helen Grinnell King

42 The Construction Zone:
12 Weave Poles in 3-Pole Sections
These plans are for building an inexpensive
set of 12 weave poles that are constructed in
4 sections of 3 poles each. By Breanne Long
44 The 10-Minute Trainer
Here are some skills drills to work on pulling
your dog past the obvious entrance of a tunnel
to go to the other end of the tunnel using a rear
cross on the flat. By Daisy Peel
47 Training with the Stars: Dudley Fontaine
Dudley Fontaine thinks about the future not in
terms of adding medals to her already formidable collection, but in learning to be a better
handler by being more purposeful and efficient
in her movement. By Sally Silverman
51 Let's Start a Club! Part 2:
Money Management
A budget is a plan to help your club make
appropriate decisions about how to raise and
spend money as a group so you can meet your
goals. By Jan Manning

54 How Tricky Got Her Groove Back, Part 3
Part of any good training plan includes a strategy
to continue to move forward and prevent the
same issues from developing...again.
By Bobbie Bhambree
61 Secrets to Perfect Timing:
Know Where You Are Going
When you have a goal and a plan, you can run
with intent and convey confidence, decisiveness,
and leadership to your dog. But to run with
intent you have to know where you are going.
By Kathy Keats
63 What Do You Do Between Runs?
While everyone who trials should volunteer to
help, there are times when there is ample ring
crew. Time can drag on, so how do competitors
cope? By Sally Silverman
65 The Trials of Agility
A three-legged dog proves she is greater than
the sum of her parts. By Tim McHenry

Columns
6

Tip of the Month By Tim Flick

Backyard Dogs By Dudley Fontaine

36 As the World Turns:
Reverse Wrap
A reverse wrap is a specific
technique or cue combination
used when the dog is approaching the jump from either a slice
approach or a backside and
needs to wrap the inside standard leaving in the direction in
which he approached the jump.
By Mary Ellen Barry

Everything You Always Wanted to Know
About Agility... By Brenna Fender

32 Teaching Your Dog
a "Close" Behavior
Close is a verbal cue used to communicate to your dog that you
want him to stay at your side and
bypass all obstacles until you verbally release him. Close is similar
to heel position, except that the
dog must not take obstacles in his
path. By Amanda Shyne

22 The Judge's Debriefing By Rob Bardenett

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