20 Posts Tagged With "Spark"
Dana Pike Int'l Training Sequence - Video
26 Jan 2025
A Dana Pike designed a Standard agility training course based on a Jan Egil Eide course. I've included the course diagram, a discussion of handling options, and a video of Spark and me running the sequence with some of the options.
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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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Dana Pike Courses Inspired by UKI US Open 2024 Judge Ivan Amez - Video
12 Jul 2024
Dana Pike modified a course by one of this year's US Open judges Ivan Amez for class this week. There are two sequences for the same setup. They were a blast to run!
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Spark's First A-Frame Session
24 Jun 2024
I'm teaching Spark to do the A-Frame using Justine Davenport's method. Here's his first session.
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Training on a Floppy Teeter - Video
09 Jun 2024
Training on such a floppy teeter helps dogs get used to the worst situation they'll ever encounter. But it can hurt sensitive dog’s confidence!
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Getting started on teeter training with Spark
14 May 2024
First step is unburying the teeter!
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Threadle Distance Challenge - Take 2
29 Apr 2024
I tried the threadle distance challenge again with Spark to see how far away I could get.
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We Tackle Dave Munning's Threadle Distance Challenge
28 Apr 2024
Here's a great backyard training challenge courtesy of Dave Munnings and Q-Me Agility Training! He called it the threadle distance challenge.
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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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Spark's First Snooker Run - UKI Invitational
29 Mar 2024
Spark's first ever snooker run and it was at the UKI invitational!! The youngster looked great.
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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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Spark's Running Dog Walk Practice - Full Length - Left Turns
01 Mar 2024
It's light outside after work! Worked Spark's left turns with ~30' send to a jump wrap about 30' in front of the DW. I love how he…
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Spark's Running Dog Walk Practice - Raised Plank
09 Jan 2024
Training Spark's Running Dog Walk on a slightly raised plank.
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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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DIY - Dog Walk Mat Attachment
02 Jan 2024
Time to move Spark's running dog walk mat onto the plank. I used some grommets and a bungee cord to hold it in place.
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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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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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AKC-like JWW/Premier Novice through Masters Practice Courses
12 Nov 2022
Three of each AKC-like Jumpers/Premier sequences for novice/advanced and excellent/masters teams from a recent seminar of mine.
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