My Dogs' Verbal and Marker Cues

04 Jul 2025Steve Schwarz

Lists of the verbal and marker cues I use in training/handling my dogs.

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Find Dog Agility Course Map Sizes Fast! - Video

13 Jun 2025Steve Schwarz

How to easily get the length and height of dog agility course maps that don't have grids or dimensions.

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Workshop Skills Training Sequences

09 Jun 2025Steve Schwarz

Here are six short sequences working on basic to advanced skills at AKC-ish obstacle spacings from a recent workshop.

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Getting Started in Snooker - Video

18 Apr 2025Steve Schwarz

Learn everything you need to confidently enter your first dog agility Snooker run! In this video presentation with Stephanie Theis of k9nut.com, we cover the terminology, rules, planning strategies, and tips for running a successful Snooker course.

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Snooker Point/Time Calculator Web App - Video

07 Apr 2025Steve Schwarz

I've created a Dog Agility Snooker Calculator to help you plan your runs, calculate points, estimate times, and explore "what-if" scenarios. Check out the video tutorial!

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Running a "Hard" Dog

13 Feb 2025Steve Schwarz

FB thwarted me from sharing Alice Cinotto's reply to a post on the challenges of training/running a "hard" dog.

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Dynamic Dog Agility Handler Warm Up - Video

12 Feb 2025Steve Schwarz

You know you and your dog need to be warmed up before you get in the ring to help avoid injury and to perform at your best. Right? But, maybe you don't know where to start. Here is a video and PDF created by Chris Kerton of Karma Fitness outlining a dynamic warm up routine specifically designed for dog agility handlers!

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Sketch Courses/Sequences At Home, Seminars, Workshops, And Classes

09 Feb 2025Steve Schwarz

Sketch courses/sequences at home, seminars, workshops, and class starting on a blank course grid.

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BDA Podcast On The Challenges Of Competing In Multiple Venues

06 Feb 2025Steve Schwarz

In the US we have many choices of venue; some requiring different skills for both dogs and handlers.

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