78 Posts Tagged With "Snap!"
Stefanie Theis Masters Series Weave Pole Challenge - Video
19 Jul 2025
Stefanie Theis designed a challenging approach to the weaves in a recent UKI Masters Series Jumpers course. Here's the course and video of how Snap! and I handled it.
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My Dogs' Verbal and Marker Cues
04 Jul 2025
Lists of the verbal and marker cues I use in training/handling my dogs.
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Snap! And Spark Earn USDAA Qualifying Q's For Cynosport!
03 Feb 2025
Snap! and Spark earned USDAA Steeplechase and Masters Challenge qualifying Q's for Cynosport!
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USDAA Trialing For Cynosport Qualifications
19 Jan 2025
First time trialing Snap! at 16", even as he's coming up on 9 he's still pretty speedy!
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Happy Holidays from the whole gang!
19 Dec 2024
The whole gang wishes you Happy Holidays!
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Have a "Delay of Game" ritual/tricks.
10 Dec 2024
Sometimes you'll get in the ring be setup at the first obstacle ready run and the timer won't be ready to release you.
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The agony and the ecstasy!
08 Dec 2024
Some of my favorite photos from the UKI US Open.
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Snap! at the US Open!
07 Dec 2024
So many great photos by Barking Dog Images from the US Open!
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We won the UKI USO Biathlon without winning!
02 Dec 2024
How we won the UKI USO Biathlon without winning!
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NOISE!
29 Nov 2024
Spark's debut in the massive UKI US Open Gambler's final ring almost didn't happen.
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Ego or "You got to know when to fold 'em".
28 Nov 2024
After running in Biathlon finals Saturday night a friend asked if we were running in Challengers.
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Summing up our 2024 UKI US Open Experience
26 Nov 2024
So, so grateful!
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Snap! First in Biathlon Finals!
24 Nov 2024
Snap! 🥇 in Biathlon Finals!
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Snap! UKI US Open Nationals Round Two
22 Nov 2024
Snap!’s qualifying streak came to an end in nationals round two.
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Snap! UKI US Open Speedstakes Finals
22 Nov 2024
Snap! UKI US Open Speedstakes Finals... almost
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Snap! US Open Snooker 2nd Place!
21 Nov 2024
Both dogs have made it to the finals via snooker placements! .
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Snap! Finals in Speedstakes and Biathlon Jumpers
21 Nov 2024
Two finals for Snap!
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Snap! US Open 2024 Agility Biathlon Jumpers
20 Nov 2024
Clean run for Snap!.
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Preparing for the UKI US Open: Goals and Experiences
15 Nov 2024
As I pack for the UKI US Open, I'm focusing on the experience rather than podiums.
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Snap! Does Earn the ISCH Title!
04 Nov 2024
Bad Dog Agility podcast recap!
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Last Minute Table Training for Spark
01 Nov 2024
Spark learns the table command before his first AKC agility trial.
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Breaking Connection in Action
26 Oct 2024
Watch Spark's agility run where my connection faltered.
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Celebrating Our ISC Finals Win
18 Oct 2024
Reflecting on our thrilling ISC finals experience, overcoming challenges and celebrating Snap!'s incredible performance at 8.5 years old.
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Snap! Wins 1st Place in 20” AKC ISCh Agility Competition
13 Oct 2024
Celebrating Snap!'s victory in the 20” AKC ISCh.
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Snap!'s Ticket to the ISCh Finals
13 Oct 2024
Celebrating a clean run that secured us a spot in the ISCh finals!
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Adapting UKI Masters Courses for Backyard Agility Training
09 Oct 2024
Missed the UKI Masters Series? See how I modified courses for backyard practice with Snap! and Spark, focusing on handling and long jump skills.
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Let's have fun!
06 Oct 2024
Let's have fun! Everyone is talking about Lenka Fuksová leaving her dog Hippie in the weaves and Hippie weaving away from her.
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Challenging Dog Agility Sequence by Dana Pike - Video
03 Oct 2024
Explore a fun and challenging agility course layout by Dana Pike.
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Moving from Training to Competing with Young Dogs
11 Sep 2024
Shifting from training to competition with my young dog, Spark, as we prepare for upcoming agility trials and big events.
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Spark Shines in Senior Speedstakes
30 Aug 2024
A thrilling agility trial with Spark winning 2 first places and Snap! making a comeback.
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Streamline Dog Agility Entries with Mobile Contact Info
26 Aug 2024
Keep your dog's registration details in your mobile contacts for quick access during agility events. Simplify entries and show day forms effortlessly.
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Use NFC/Mulligans for New Environments/Equipment in Competition - Video
17 Aug 2024
Use NFC/FEO and mulligan runs to acclimate your dogs to new equipment, flooring, and other environmental factors. It was the best $20 I've spent!
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Plan the Work and Work the Plan
09 Aug 2024
I got scolded by both my instructor and by Snap!'s rehab vet in class and I knew better!
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Be Persistent Until It Doesn't Help
08 Jul 2024
I reflect on a recent software upgrade experience and how it relates to overcoming frustration/stagnation in dog training.
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Snap! Injury Update
17 Jun 2024
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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UKI Midwest Cup 2024 - Snap! Injured
15 Jun 2024
Definitely not the "comeback" I was hoping for at the UKI Midwest Cup with Snap!
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Happy 8th Birthday Snap!
27 May 2024
Today is Snap!'s 8th birthday!
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Debugging UKI Titles and Missing Points in ANRB
17 May 2024
Your Blender says I didn't finish some of my UKI titles! Here are explanations for why this might happen.
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Fancy New Collars!
04 May 2024
I got our snazzy new collars from Dog Dynasty Merchandise and Flyer and Snap! showed them off at class this week. To celebrate Snap! doing…
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Another Reason to Video Your Training Sessions
23 Apr 2024
I'm glad I videoed my training session with Snap! last week. It helped me get him the treatment he needed.
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Recovering from a Disappointing Agility Practice
13 Apr 2024
Sometimes training can be frustrating or disappointing. Here's how I've learned to deal with it.
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Fix and Go - Premier JWW and Std
07 Apr 2024
Had a lot of trouble getting Snap! through some sequences in Premier JWW and Std. Here are three examples of Fix and Go to turn them into successful training runs.
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Make the Second Obstacle Free - UKI Invitational Finals - Video
05 Apr 2024
In the UKI Invitational finals I failed to take my own advice and it almost cost me the run. Here's a video of the run and my thoughts on the importance of setting up your dog on the start line to help you both.
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Spark's UKI Invitational Experience - Video
03 Apr 2024
Spark's first UKI Invitational experience and what I learned about running a young dog in a high energy environment.
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UKI Invitational 2024 Overview - Snap! on the Podium
01 Apr 2024
It was a mix of sleep deprivation, excitement, waiting, strategizing, and "the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" at the UKI Invitational. Snap!, Spark and I had some wonderful results.
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Working Through Pre-Event Jitters
28 Mar 2024
With the UKI Invitational coming to my area this weekend I'm wondering why am I burning mental energy on stuff I can't really control? In my usual way, let me work through this and see if my situation is something that resonates with you.
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Take Some Time For Yourself; No Matter How Little
20 Mar 2024
It's been a tough time in many ways. But I found a little time for myself and feel better for it.
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Titling in Agility
24 Feb 2024
People have "feelings" about earning titles in dog agility and how others feel about earning them. Here's my take.
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Dana Pike Masters Training Sequence - Video
24 Feb 2024
I enjoyed running this Dana Pike training course and I think you will too! It has a little bit of everything and is a great way to work on your handling skills.
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Staying Connected and Visual Focus - Video
18 Feb 2024
See what folks mean about connection and focusing on the dog's line to help dog's see the path you desire.
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Getting Fancy!
01 Feb 2024
Fancy new embroidery on Snap!'s Back On Track coat.
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Dana Pike Course - Jan 1 2024
05 Jan 2024
Fun and challenging course from Dana Pike. Here's my handling approach/notes.
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NFC/FEO for Start Line Training and Snazzy Photos
04 Jan 2024
I took Snap! and Spark to a UKI trial at Agility at the Farm on NYE day. I decided to work Snap!'s start lines by running NFC/FEO. I "ran" Spark in two runs. Here are some nice photos too!
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Taking Advantage of Not For Competition (NFC) and For Exhibition Only (FEO) - Video
05 Sep 2023
I've put together some notes about the Not For Competition (NFC) and For Exhibition Only (FEO) options at agility trials and how I've used them.
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(Re)Training Weaves with Guides and 2x2s
18 Jun 2023
In this blog post, I'll explain how to train a dog to weave using 2x2s combined with weave guides, whether they have previous experience or are new to weaving.
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Stacie Cwik Inspired Small Space Sequences
07 Jun 2023
I loved running Spark and Snap! on Stacie Cwik's class course last week and the opening/closing made for a perfect small space practice setup. So I mashed the opening and closing together into one sequence and came up with three additional (and challenging!) training sequences.
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Are You Training Enough Threadle Handler Locations?
16 Jan 2023
I want my threadle physical and verbal cues to be proofed enough that I don't have to be perfectly positioned for my dogs to take the obstacle as a slice or a wrap. How accurate does your dog need you to be?
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Two Proposals for Determining Invitees to the AKC Agility Invitational
06 Jan 2023
I present two proposals for selecting teams that can perform well at the AKC Agility Invitational without requiring popular breeds to trial nearly every weekend.
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Four Jumps, Two Tunnels, Eight Sequences to Train All the Things - Video
18 Sep 2022
Here are eight sequences for a long narrow space using four jumps and two tunnels that let you work on a lot of different handling skills!
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Three Backyard Back Side and Threadle Practice Sequences
02 Sep 2022
Snap! and I need to work on him taking the jump on a back side slice while I'm moving fast away from the jump he is taking. Also threadle wraps when I'm past the plan of the jump. So I created these three sequences and thought I'd share them.
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Birgitta Hermansson Tunnels/Jumps Practice Sequences - Video
26 Aug 2022
I always enjoy the practice courses Birgitta Hermansson posts on Facebook. After having so much fun running one of her sequences I came up with three more sequences for the same equipment setup. I also shot some video of me practicing with Snap! and 8 month old Spark for fun.
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Flyer's and My Emotional Journey to the 2021 USDAA Cynosport Veterans All Around
29 Oct 2021
After two years of rehabilitation Flyer got the OK to run in the USDAA Cynosport Veterans Team Event and, even with a few bumps in the road, it was a dream come true. I've included all the course maps and videos of our runs at the big event.
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Weave entries/exits from Courtney Keys' UKI Midwest Cup Masters Series Jumpers
01 Oct 2021
Handlers were really challenged by Courtney Keys' UKI Midwest Cup Masters Series Jumpers course. Specifically, the weave entry/exit was tough for a lot of teams. I created four smaller variations of her course to work on in your training.
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Weaving is Hard Work!
18 Sep 2021
I think we underestimate what dogs have to do physically to run through the weave poles. I've got some great photos that demonstrate all that is going on.
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Small Space Jump Slice Sequences
01 Aug 2021
I was working on slice approaches to the front and back sides of jumps. I created six small space sequences so you can work on them too!
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Hack for Organizing Your Dogs' Agility Entry Info
11 Jun 2021
I share a super simple hack for storing your dog's info for filling out trial entry forms.
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Handling the 2021 AKC NAC Finals Closing Sequence
28 May 2021
I set up the closing sequence of the 2021 AKC NAC Finals course and handled it all the ways I could imagine and video taped them. See what worked best for Snap! and me and some handling options you can practice at home.
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Dana Pike Weave Entry/Exit, Straight Tunnel Challenges
03 Jul 2020
Dana Pike has been designing medium and small space at home practice sequences for her students. She let me share these great weave pole entry and exit challenges!
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Backyard Agility LED Lighting
05 Apr 2020
I replaced two old halogen yard lights with modern outdoor waterproof LED lights to extend our training and playtime into the dark winter nights.
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My Home Agility All Season Practice Area
15 Mar 2020
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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Dan Butcher PSCA Premier Std - Cool Bidirectional/BackSide
27 Jan 2020
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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USDAA Please Require Four Paws on the Ground Before Calling an Off Course
06 Jan 2020
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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Weave Safety in One Photo
15 Nov 2019
Whitney Rupp of Chops Photography took this action shot of Snap! and I loved it because it showed three potential weave safety issues in one shot; can you spot them?
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Photogenic Snap!
07 Nov 2019
Here are a couple amazing photos of Snap! captured by Whitney Rupp of Chops Photography along with others that I'll be posting throughout the website.
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Backyard Dogs Practice Sequences - 2018 May
30 Dec 2018
This is an expanded version of my Backyard Dogs article originally published in the May 2018 issue of CleanRun . For this month's Backyard…
Jump Bar Cavaletti
06 Apr 2018
A simple way to convert any PVC jump bars into dog training cavaletti.
Adjusting Dog Walk Height with Rotating Supports
19 Oct 2017
I love my dog walk (made by Iowan Mark Ries 10+ years ago) because it's easy to move on rough terrain, tunnels can be placed anywhere…
Happy Holiday Wishes!
18 Dec 2016
I hope you have a happy and safe holiday season with all the naughty and nice ones you love!
