How I converted part of my yard into an all season agility practice area and what I'd do differently next time.

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I explain why trainers use these terms for when they need to direct their dogs to take the side or end of an obstacle that is not directly in their path. There are more than just "Threadle" and "Back Side" elements.

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This is an expanded version of my Backyard Dogs article originally published in the January 2019 issue of CleanRun. These sequences contain a full range of handling challenges including some interesting tunnel to weave and weave to tunnel entrances.

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Dan Butcher's Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America Sep 21 2019 Premier Standard course with video of Flyer and I trying it out. A fun and flowing Premier course with a great bidirectional jump to back side challenge!

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Check out these clever homemade carts for moving and storing tunnels with their sandbags.

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During the 2019 USDAA Cynosport Games I was interviewed about my training strategy, mental preparation for a run, and a common challenge for competitors. The video was just released.

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This contact performance is considered an off course/standard fault by some USDAA judges. I'd like them to move inline with the other agility organizations.

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Looking back at readers' favorite dog agility articles and courses for 2019.

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This is an expanded version of my Backyard Dogs article originally published in the November 2018 issue of CleanRun

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