Single Sided Threadle Handling
30 Jan 2007
I learned this technique from Rachel Sanders at Dana Pike's "2006 Fall Maintenance Camp" . It was remarkable that the vast majority of…
Dog Allergies and Itchy Meek
26 Jan 2007
At our first visit to the dermatologist she wanted to rule out skin mites, so we put Meeker on Revolution (a topical insecticide also used…
AKC Agility Handler Clothing Clarification
24 Jan 2007
The AKC has posted its policy for clothing worn in the agility ring on its website : Advertising is not allowed in the AKC agility ring…
Suzanne Clothier's "The Clothier Natural Jumping Method"
18 Jan 2007
As far as I know Suzanne Clothier's book The Clothier Natural Jumping Method (Copyright 1989) was the first book written for dog…
Traditional Threadle Handling
12 Jan 2007
There are three "traditional" methods for handling Threadles . Two of which have the handler perform crosses and the third uses only…
Flyball Training Progression
29 Dec 2006
I've been thinking about writing this up since before I started this blog. My Flyball training progression has been developed based on my…
Flyball Stuff
23 Dec 2006
So I'm working on the agility articles I mentioned in my article on Dana Pike's "Fall Maintenance Camp" , shooting video and making…
Reflective Safety Apparel
17 Dec 2006
My quiet little suburban area doesn't have street lights or side walks so I walk Meeker on the edge of the streets (it is pretty safe as…
Contact Hoop
08 Dec 2006
It seems when I train with Rhonda Carter I not only learn to be a better handler and trainer but I find she has come up with an idea for a…
"Run the Dog You Brought" and "Run the Dog Not the Course"
04 Dec 2006
I am very much still training Meeker for the agility game. I've noticed times when I use handling with him that he doesn't fully…