Plan the Work and Work the Plan

09 Aug 2024Steve Schwarz

I got scolded by both my instructor and by Snap!'s rehab vet in class and I knew better!

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Say you are training your dog’s contacts without saying it!

12 Jul 2024Steve Schwarz

Had to take a photo as I was getting ready to train Spark's contacts.

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Flyer is Thirteen Today!

11 Jul 2024Steve Schwarz

Flyer is thirteen today! "BCFs Leap of Faith" wasn’t too enthused to have his picture taken today. 😂 But he was happy to celebrate last…

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Be Persistent Until It Doesn't Help

08 Jul 2024Steve Schwarz

I reflect on a recent software upgrade experience and how it relates to overcoming frustration/stagnation in dog training.

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Colored Weave Poles, Background Colors, and Depth Perception

05 Jul 2024Steve Schwarz

I discuss how similar colors between weave poles and the background might not be as big a factor in dogs missing the weave entrance. But, purposely matching pole colors to wall colors seems unnecessarily challenging for our dogs.

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AgilityNerd Blog Now Has Dark Mode!

01 Jul 2024Steve Schwarz

Some people prefer dark mode for their web browsing. Now the AgilityNerd blog supports dark mode!

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Raise/Lower Your A Frame by Yourself

25 Jun 2024Steve Schwarz

It can be hard to raise or lower your A Frame by yourself when it is too low to the ground. Here's a simple solution.

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Spark's First A-Frame Session

24 Jun 2024Steve Schwarz

I'm teaching Spark to do the A-Frame using Justine Davenport's method. Here's his first session.

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What do you call it when...

21 Jun 2024Steve Schwarz

When you use Fix and Go at a trial and you still don't handle it right... 🤣

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Snap! Injury Update

17 Jun 2024Steve Schwarz

Snap! was injured at the UKI Midwest Cup and I took him to see Dr. Woodside at Ready to Go Veterinary Rehabilitation today. Here's an update.

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