Common Errors Handler cues the side change too early: If the handler does not wait for the dog to land and commit to coming to the takeoff side of the jump, the dog will likely take the wrong side of the jump. See Figure 5. Note that if the handler does the side change too early, this is actually a reverse spin (see CR July 2014). Handler cues the side change too late: If the handler holds the dog on the original side until he is on the takeoff side of the jump, there is not enough time for him to react to the side change. See Figure 6. from the jump, or does not step toward the jump as she completes the cross, the dog will likely run past the jump, earning a refusal. Compare Figures 7 and 8. Handler is too far away from the jump: The dog will run one step next to the handler as she executes the Japanese. Therefore, if the handler is too far away 5 6 If you subscribe to the printed copy of the magazine, the easiest way to view the videos listed in this article is to go to the Clean Run magazine YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/CleanRunMagazine) and select the June 2015 play list. June 15 | Clean Run 31http://www.youtube.com/user/CleanRunMagazine