247 Posts Tagged With "video"
UKI Video at Home Checklist for Success
10 Jul 2026
Tips to help make your UKI at Home video submissions successful.
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How to Build Dog Agility Courses - Video
28 Jul 2025
Ever have a course map and want to set up/build that agility course in your practice space? Want to help build courses at an agility trial? I'll go over the basics, starting from a course map/diagram to a finished course ready to run.
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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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Find Dog Agility Course Map Sizes Fast! - Video
13 Jun 2025
How to easily get the length and height of dog agility course maps that don't have grids or dimensions.
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Getting Started in Snooker - Video
18 Apr 2025
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 2025
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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Dynamic Dog Agility Handler Warm Up - Video
12 Feb 2025
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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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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Using a Jump Wing as a Training Prop for Back Side/Threadle Slices - Video
21 Jan 2025
I demo adding a jump wing on the take off side of a threadle slice for Spark when he was having trouble finding his take off spot after I raised his jump height up to 24."
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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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When ALL The Verbals Were Needed!
18 Jan 2025
When you forget to cross on the entry to the weaves and put yourself behind on a 130’ line with a running dog walk...
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UKI Competitors AN Blender Let's You Add Temporary Results
12 Jan 2025
You'll be able to temporarily add scores for your dogs' runs while you are at a trial.
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Every Team Needs To Find Their Balance Of Responsibility
07 Jan 2025
In some teams the handler takes most of the responsibility on course to direct their dog...
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Spark Contact Photos at the UKI US Open
09 Dec 2024
Some of these photos are pretty funny!
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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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Let's Play "Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda"!
27 Nov 2024
The game where you look back at a run and see what the outcome could have been if you had made different choices.
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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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Spark UKI US Open 2024 - Sooo close!
22 Nov 2024
Spark ⚡️ is on 🔥🔥🔥 another oh so close run.
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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! US Open 2024 Agility Biathlon Jumpers
20 Nov 2024
Clean run for Snap!.
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Spark's US Open Biathlon Jumping
20 Nov 2024
I'm really happy with Spark on this challenging course.
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Spark's First AKC Trial - Learning and Success
09 Nov 2024
Spark competed in his first AKC trial, not everything went perfectly, but proud of his progress!
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Make Your Own UKI US Open Schedule
06 Nov 2024
Use my new AgilityNerd Compete website to create your schedule for the UKI US Open event.
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Combining Verbal Cues
04 Nov 2024
Instead of adding more verbal cues, I'm playing with combining them.
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Spark ISC Level 2 Jumpers - Petr Pupik
03 Nov 2024
Turns out I need to cue all the things...
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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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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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Build a Dog Agility Course from a Map WITHOUT a Grid
01 Oct 2024
Learn to create a dog agility practice course using Stefanie Theis' video guide. Use Agility Course Master or Smarter Agility Designer for accuracy.
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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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The Impact of Moving Judges on Dog Agility Performance
19 Aug 2024
Learn how judge and ring crew movements can affect a dog's run and tips for minimizing distractions.
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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Streamline Your Dog Agility Video Submissions with This Tip
10 Aug 2024
Use your note-taking app to create video submission templates for dog agility, saving time and mental energy during the process.
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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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Colored Weave Poles, Background Colors, and Depth Perception
05 Jul 2024
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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Raise/Lower Your A Frame by Yourself
25 Jun 2024
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 2024
I'm teaching Spark to do the A-Frame using Justine Davenport's method. Here's his first session.
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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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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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AgilityNerd Results Blender 2.1.0 Released
24 May 2024
AgilityNerd Results Blender, for amazing viewing your UKI scores, version 2.1.0 is RELEASED. Here's a video explaining the new "Skipped titles" button.
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View UKI Scores Needed for Your Dog's Next Titles
12 May 2024
With the latest release of the AgilityNerd Results Blender you can now see the scores your dog needs to earn their next UKI title. Here's a video showing how to use the new feature.
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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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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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Dog Walk Supports - Stabilizing My Dog Walk
15 Apr 2024
I wanted to reduce the flex of the planks in my older dog walk. I found some adjustable supports that work great.
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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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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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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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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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Snap! - UKI Masters Series Agility - Video
18 Feb 2024
First trial back actually running since last October! Well it was 0-fer 6 in the Q department but our 2nd place in Masters Series was good…
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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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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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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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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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DIY Dog Agility Teeter Mover
14 Jun 2020
A dog agility teeter can be awkward to move by yourself. Here's a video showing how I move mine with a small, cheap hand truck and a bungee cord.
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Around The Clock/Around The World Training
06 Jun 2020
"Around the clock" or "around the world" training is an approach for systematically training and proofing the dog (and handler's) ability…
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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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Agility Nerd Speaks! Training Tuesday Video Interview
14 Jan 2020
During the 2019 USDAA Cynosport Games I was interviewed about my training strategy, mental preparation for a run, and a common challenge for competitors. The video was just released.
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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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Web Site Technology Update Video
25 Nov 2019
For the web-nerdly, here's a video of my meetup presentation on how I converted this blog to the latest technology.
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Use Sight Lines to Accurately Setup/Build Agility Courses
01 Sep 2018
The "baseline" method of course building ( Daisy Peel how to video , 2004 Clean Run article by Dave Hanson ) is the most accurate way to…
Jump Bar Cavaletti
06 Apr 2018
A simple way to convert any PVC jump bars into dog training cavaletti.
Pull Across Jump and Push to Back Side - Video
02 Oct 2017
Here is the general obstacle setup: When you set it up you want the wrong side of 3 to be what the dog sees when coming over jump 2. Play…
Six Advanced to Masters Challenge 40x40 Small Space Courses
11 Aug 2017
I was inspired by a course from judge Gabi Steppan and I took part of her layout, added a jump, and came up with six training sequences…
2017 Feb Wisconsin Agility Cup: Courses and Video
23 Feb 2017
This past weekend Flyer , Snap ! and I got up at "o-dark-thirty" in the morning to drive the two and a half hours to Canine Sports Zone…
AKC Premier Standard Courses by Tim Pinneri and Arlyn Sigeti - Video
01 Jun 2016
This past weekend Smack Dab's Agility Club held an AKC agility trial featuring both Premier Standard and Jumpers classes each day. The…
Flyer and Steve in the 2016 AKC NAC Finals - Video
22 Mar 2016
All the courses and the official AKC results are posted AKC NAC Results site . I liked the courses I saw, I heard some folks say they weren…
Give Pills to Dogs Easily
11 Mar 2016
If you have a dog who doesn't like taking pills find your dog's favorite food and give this a try!
NDAL 2016 March 50x50 Int'l Course Analysis/Video
06 Mar 2016
Here's the layout and sequence for my March 2016 National Dog Agility League 50 x 50 "International-style" course - this time I've…
Starters/Advanced/Masters Challenge Small Space Courses
21 Feb 2016
Here are eight practice courses based on the layout for my March 2016 National Dog Agility League 50 x 50 "International-style" course. I…
Finding Motivation in Success
09 Jan 2016
I'm probably unusual but I thought I'd share how a "successful" agility run helped motivate me to improve my health and Flyer's skills on…
Moving Towards Mastery: Change Paths to Challenge Your Handling
13 Dec 2015
I want to change how you train and help you improve the quality of your training; even in a small space with a few obstacles. Most training…
Handling a Two Jump 360 - Video
28 Aug 2015
Updated 2015-Aug-28 with more handling options/video . I don't recall seeing this course element on a physical course myself; but a handler…
Handling the Quad Back Side - Patrick Bucher Course/Video
31 May 2015
Swiss judge Patrick Bucher posted an interesting course that caught a lot of people's attention because it contained four consecutive…
Dana Pike International Skills Class Course/Video
22 May 2015
Here's Dana's full course: I setup the section from 3-9 to play with and video tape: Here are some notes on the rest of the full course…
Private Lessons Course/Sequence with Video
06 Apr 2015
When I give private lessons during a Seminar weekend I like to set up a course with elements that let me work common challenges…
Handling the "Holmberg Double"
12 Mar 2015
Norwegian judge Peter Holmberg put an interesting challenge in his two small dog courses at a recent trial that started a buzz in the…
"Inverse" Ketschker or Ketschker to "Back Side"
13 Feb 2015
This is a handling "move" that I haven't seen used often but I find it interesting and, like the Ketschker to which it is related, dogs…
Seeking Inspiration
30 Dec 2014
We all want to improve our agility game and we often look to the top handlers and trainers for inspiration. In fact, there are many amazing…
Kathy Keats' World Championship Challenges - Video
09 Dec 2014
I've been a subscriber to Kathy Keats' "The Agility Coach" email Newsletter for a while and have enjoyed her thoughts on the mental…
The Impact of Wings on Back Side Jump Wraps - Video
13 Oct 2014
I thought it would be interesting to see how our dogs set themselves up and jumped a Back Side with and without wings. So I setup a jump and…
Back Side Entry to 270/Training Opportunity - Video
19 Sep 2014
I set up this fun sequence with a Back Side approach to a 270 and found some training issues Flyer and I needed to work on. Here's the…
Back Side Entry to 270/Training Opportunity - Video
19 Sep 2014
I set up this fun sequence with a Back Side approach to a 270 and found some training issues Flyer and I needed to work on. Here's the…
The Connection Between Threadles and Back Sides
09 Sep 2014
Near the end of a recent International Handling In Action seminar I threw together a quick exercise to work on Threadles and…
The Power of Recall to Side/Heel - Video
29 Aug 2014
Training a Recall to Side or Recall to Heel is an important foundation agility skill that is often overlooked or brushed past when starting…
Flyer's Third Birthday and First AKC Trial - Video
14 Jul 2014
Flyer was born on 7/11 and I always say I should have called him "Little Gulp" or "Slurpee". We celebrated by going to our first AKC trial…
Course for a Discriminating Team! Video
10 Jul 2014
I really like this fast moving course from class last week - it obviously has tunnel/A Frame discriminations but it has more: Serpentines…
Small Space Courses for a Fun Fourth!
04 Jul 2014
For the Fourth of July I took a small section from one of my class course working on tunnel/A Frame discriminations and came up with three…
Elizabeth Diehl - Masters Challenge Jumpers - Video and Analysis
30 Jun 2014
At the Fly Right Over trial Flyer and I ran a fun and challenging Masters Challenge Jumpers course by local judge Elizabeth Diehl. Big…
Confident and Faster Obstacles: Speed Circles
10 Jun 2014
I'm always looking to build my dog's confidence when performing obstacles and with that confidence comes speed. I thought I'd share a simple…
Frank Holik Masters Challenges Jumpers - Video
02 Jun 2014
Frank was kind enough to let me share his course - thanks Frank! The course was set fairly close to the diagram. If you look at the video…
Rafael Quiñones "Minions" Practice Course - Video
25 May 2014
Rafael Quiñones was one of the judges at the USDAA North Central Regionals this year and prior to the trial he posted a fun exercise…
Backyard Skills Courses! Video
25 Apr 2014
As my backyard changed from mud to sparse grass I got the itch to set up a backyard sequence and came up with two "regular" and two…
Emily Klarman - UKI Masters Agility/Jumpers - Video & Analysis
14 Mar 2014
This past weekend Flyer and I competed in UKI Agility at Lucky Dog Academy and competed in the Masters Agility biathlon where you run…
Dog Agility Coaching: Front Cross Execution and Convergence
11 Mar 2014
Here's my latest video coaching session with Susan and Moon where we concentrate on front cross execution and discuss converging on the…
Westminster Agility Finals Inspired - Video & Analysis
18 Feb 2014
The Westminster dog agility finals round had an interesting challenge that I wanted to set up in my weekly class courses. The dogs came off…
Emily Hurt - MC Jumpers - Course Analysis and Fun Video
14 Feb 2014
Earlier this month Flyer and I ran a fun and challenging USDAA Masters Challenge Jumpers course designed by Emily Hurt and she kindly…
Don't Judge a Run by the Score!
17 Jan 2014
Here's the video: One of the best parts was missing the second jump after the A Frame. I was too close to the A Frame with my Front Cross…
Dog Agility YouTube Video Playlists
03 Jan 2014
The other day I noticed I've posted 150 videos on the AgilityNerd YouTube channel ! To celebrate the New Year I've organized all the videos…
Shoulder Pull to Blind Cross - Video
25 Dec 2013
Here's another "specialty" dog agility handling combination that I found interesting and wanted to share with you. As usual Dana Pike had…
Sheri Boone MC Jumpers Competition Course - Video
18 Dec 2013
Last week I wrote about running judge Sheri Boone's really fun and challenging USDAA Masters Challenge Jumpers course without a walk…
AgilityNerd Dog Agility on Social Networks
02 Dec 2013
Due to some recent improvements I thought I'd pass along all the different ways you can get the latest AgilityNerd dog agility info. So to…
Dog Agility News/Links: Jun-Nov
26 Nov 2013
Since Meeker 's diagnosis with lymphoma back in July I had been updating the AgilityNerd Facebook page more than posting here on my blog…
Dog Agility Coaching: Identifying Timely Front Crosses
12 Oct 2013
When we first saw Susan and Moon she was looking to increase her intensity while running courses with Moon and we found she was…
Handling 360 Jump Wraps aka "Over and Over" - Video
29 Sep 2013
As some US agility venues start to include more challenging handling puzzles, what I'm calling a 360 Jump Wrap has become a fixture on some…
Flyer Trialing Firsts - Video
23 Sep 2013
This month marked two firsts for Flyer : his first CPE trial and his first Starters USDAA trial. There were a lot of good moments and…
Coaching: Intensity and Front Crosses
16 Sep 2013
Susan contacted me with a desire to increase her intensity while running courses with her dog Moon and have me identify any handling issues…
AgilityNerd & Bad Dog Agility: Happy Handling!
10 Sep 2013
I read the Bad Dog Agility blog and know Esteban and Sarah's handling is influenced by Greg Derrett and, while my handling style has…
Can You Handle It? Seminar Chalk Talk Video
27 Aug 2013
I recently gave a 1/2 day "Can You Handle It?" Seminar and enjoyed the challenges in the course so much I thought I'd share it and my…
More Gabi Steppan Inspired Backyard Sequences - Video
18 Aug 2013
I really enjoyed playing around with my Gabi Steppan Inspired Course and left it set up in my yard all week. I came up with some more…
Gabi Steppan Inspired Backyard Course - Video
12 Aug 2013
Here is her original course: I especially wanted to work the Back Sides at jump 2/19 and coming through the box in front of the A Frame…
Coaching: Handling a Fast Dog and Dropped Bars
09 Aug 2013
When my AgilityNerd Facebook page went over 5,000 likes I offered remote coaching to two randomly chosen handlers and their dogs; here are…
June in August: AgilityNerd Elsewhere
04 Aug 2013
Yep it's August already, but here are all the links of AgilityNerd cool stuff I posted elsewhere on the web back in June: Hope you found…
Coaching: Speed and Motivation
25 Jul 2013
When my AgilityNerd Facebook page went over 5,000 likes, which still amazes me, I offered remote coaching to two randomly chosen handlers…
Fuck You Canine Lymphoma!
19 Jul 2013
I'm not one for a lot of cursing, but I think this calls for it. For those of you following Agility Nerd on Facebook you'll have seen…
OMG! A Back Side in AKC Standard!
01 Jul 2013
Surprisingly that was the reaction from more than a few competitors when faced with Linda Robertson's Masters Standard course at the recent…
Voelker - Masters Snooker - Meeker Bronze ADCH
28 Jun 2013
I planned to start bottom left and go to the top weave entrance (knowing that if Meeker missed the tough acute angle entrance I could fix…
Our 2013 USDAA NC Regionals: Bah Bye - Videos
25 Jun 2013
Well it's been a month now and I hadn't yet posted any details on our adventures! I had two goals for this regional competition: earn "byes…
May Days: Elsewhere in May
18 Jun 2013
So much agility going on and not enough time to blog about it all! Here's some cool stuff I've posted elsewhere back in May:
Flyer's 1st Trial - Julia Lane Intro Courses
11 Jun 2013
This past Sunday Flyer and I were involved in a lot of firsts! Flyer's first agility trial was Agility at the Farm's first USDAA trial…
Hanson - MC Standard - Video/Play-by-Play
21 May 2013
The course was designed by veteran USDAA judge Dave Hanson and judged by Seth Dunn. This course had a number of interesting challenges and…
Chalk Talk: 2013 IFCS CCOA Biathon Jumpers
28 Apr 2013
Yesterday USDAA posted the day's courses for the 2013 IFCS Continental Championship of the Americas being run in Ft. Worth, Texas and…
Top Spin
05 Apr 2013
This is a handling move I found myself doing as part of a Dana Pike course and didn't know it had a name until she told me it was called a…
WAO Team USA Practice Inspired Course - Video
29 Mar 2013
This week's class course was inspired by the interesting A Frame jump sequence in WAO USA Team Practice Course #4 . I only have a 60' x 6…
Tires, Tori, Title, Totes, & Masters Challenge
28 Feb 2013
I've decided to publish an agility news article at the end of each month. Here's what I've been commenting on since the last news article…
Masters Challenge Courses w/Video
21 Feb 2013
The judge was Francisco Berjon from Mexico. I really felt for him traveling to Wisconsin in February! It was a smaller trial with about 3…
Blind Cross to Ketschker on Dana Pike Course
17 Nov 2012
I put color coded handler/dog icons and some description in the following diagram of Dana's course to help demonstrate this handling…
Silas Boogk Inspired Sequences With Video
14 Nov 2012
Silas asked us not to share his courses or video online. So I put together sequences demonstrating some of his handling ideas and lumped…
Full Size and Small Space Sequences
20 Oct 2012
I came up with a fun and challenging course for class this past week and broke out a couple small space sequences from it. You can work on…
Full Size and Small Space Courses Based on Cynosport Courses
12 Oct 2012
My students always kid me about the courses I design when I come back from a seminar or an important trial . This week I created a course…
Our Cynosport 2012 Experience
04 Oct 2012
I wasn't going to go at all; and up until the week before I didn't know if we could go! Well Nancy, Meeker , Milo , and I are back from…
Test Your Agility Age!
24 Aug 2012
You've been in agility as long as me if this was once common on a piece of standard agility equipment: here are some hints: Spoiler Alert: I…
My AKC Tire Safety Proposal
06 Aug 2012
Lately there have been many discussions on agility email lists and among competitors around the subject of tire safety; specifically with…
Dana Pike/Steve Small Space Challenge With Video
24 Jul 2012
Dana had weaves along the left side of the course ending around jump 7. Her challenge was obstacle sequence 7-12; I found it interesting for…
WAG AKC Trial: QQs, MX/MXJ and a Gift - Video
17 Jul 2012
I've always joked: "You need to actually enter/go to trials to earn Qs". So I've signed up Meeker and me for four weekends in a row of…
Fun Small Space Courses With Handling Options - Annotated Video
08 Jul 2012
I extracted this smaller sequence from my class course last night at For Your K-9 . This sequence contains a 270 , Jump Wraps , a…
Small Space Octagon Handling Drills
19 May 2012
I enjoyed running Kurt Jensen's Octagon Jumpers course and I decided to create some more sequences based on a smaller version of the…
DcH Aalborg - Kurt Jensen Jumpers - Video
17 May 2012
Meeker and I traveled to Aalborg, Denmark to run a Jumpers course with an interesting layout. Well maybe we didn't actually go to…
Maybe it is Time to Train my Dog...
05 May 2012
I was at the NOCI AKC agility trial this past Friday with Meeker and I've decided I actually need to train my dog. Meeker has had a…
Four Small Space International Exercises
15 Apr 2012
I've created four small space exercises based on the opening jump layout of my International Flair! Seminar Course from a couple weekends…
Back Side of Jump Handling Combinations - Video
27 Mar 2012
After giving my International Flair! Seminar I thought I'd put together a diagram showing the handling combinations possible for Pushing…
Some Two Jump Drills - With Flyer Video
27 Feb 2012
Years ago when I posted my One Jump Drills article I got requests for Two Jump exercises. Well now that I'm starting to work on ground…
Back Side Jump Wrap Exercise - Flyer Video!
19 Feb 2012
I've created an exercise from my class course at For Your K9 for working on Pushing to the Back Side of a jump and Wrapping the dog…
Flyer's First Swim
13 Nov 2011
Nancy and I take Milo and Petey to Splash Dog for swimming almost every week. Milo loves swimming and it is great exercise for him (he…
Our 2011 USDAA Cynosport Experience - With Videos
25 Oct 2011
I was glad to have visited Cynosport last year so I was familiar with the expo center layout and the general flow of events. We left Chicago…
Play Training: Human "Cavaletti" for Puppies
23 Oct 2011
I thought this was such a clever little game that I thought I'd shoot a quick video of me playing it with Flyer. You can vary how far apart…
Turning Dogs out of a Curved Tunnel - Diane Carson's NC Regional Relay Course - With Video
04 Oct 2011
Diane Carson's Team Relay course at the 2011 USDAA North Central Regionals had a challenge that many teams couldn't solve. It was all due…
"Puppy"'s First Week
26 Sep 2011
Well "Puppy" has been with us for a week now and so much has gone on. He got carsick on his ride home. His eyes checked out OK. His trip to…
"International" Threadle Sequence - With Video
12 Sep 2011
I received an email from an Italian agility enthusiast asking how I would handle a training exercise he had found. It was an interesting…
Two Becky Dean USDAA Courses - A Tale of Two Ketschkers
24 Aug 2011
I liked all of her courses on the weekend but I wanted to focus on her Masters Pairs course on Saturday and a really nice Masters Jumpers…
Dana Pike - Awesome International Sequence - With Video
22 Aug 2011
If you want to work on some international handling challenges Dana Pike designed this little beauty as part of her class course last…
2011 USDAA North Central Regionals
10 Aug 2011
It was a big trial (I think I heard 1400 runs?), run in 3 rings on field turf in a great facility with plenty of crating space. I love…
Advanced Class: Speedy Serpy Solution? - With Video
10 Jul 2011
My intention in this week's class course at For Your K9 was to open things up a little and get the teams moving with good challenges…
USDAA NE Regionals IHC Jumpers - Video
17 Jun 2011
The USDAA Northeastern Regionals were streamed live on CynosportTV (free!) last weekend. I watched some of it Sunday morning and after…
Exercises from USDAA SE Regionals Grand Prix - Video
10 Jun 2011
The USDAA Southeastern Regionals were streamed live on CynosportTV (free!) last weekend. I was interested in a couple of the courses and…
Steve & Meeker - Columbia Individual Open Jumpers
10 May 2011
The Americas and Caribbean Agility Championships were held in Bogota Columbia in March of this year. The courses were quite challenging. I…
Jump Wrap Example Exercises - With Video(s)
27 Apr 2011
At the end of my Jump Wrap Handling article I came up with a couple example exercises with a jump wrap in them. I asked how many ways can…
Jump Wrap Handling - With Video
11 Apr 2011
The Jump Wrap is a very common handling maneuver where the goal is to have the dog collect as they approach the jump so that they can turn…
Max 200 Break-Away Tire
20 Mar 2011
I've written in the past about the need for break-away tires in agility. Well I ordered one from Max200 after seeing one at a USDAA…
ADCH Meeker and Qualified for Nationals
07 Mar 2011
Well Meeker and I finally did it and it wasn't pretty! We earned his USDAA Agility Dog Champion (ADCH) title at the Boone County Dog…
Petey Tries Treibball
05 Mar 2011
Nancy heard they were offering Treibball classes at For Your K9 and thought it might be fun to try with Petey . Her friend came with…
Para Agility - Bruno, Eric & Sun
17 Feb 2011
I saw video of blind agility handler Bruno Menoncelle with his Belgian Tervuren Sun on YouTube and was captivated. From poking around and…
Contact Sports Agility USDAA Trial - With Video
07 Feb 2011
The judge for Masters and Grand Prix was Mike Wagner and I liked his courses. New local judge Jennifer Siegel handled Starters, Advanced…
Meeker Qualifies for Steeplechase and Grand Prix
23 Jan 2011
The judge was Judy Reilly from New York state and I really liked her courses a lot. They were challenging but fair; there was a little of…
Dana Pike - Awesome Course with Video
17 Jan 2011
I've said it before, but you have to set up this Dana Pike course. If you don't have room for the whole thing at least set up 5-10, that's…
Meeker's USDAA Return - RACE Agility 2011-Jan
09 Jan 2011
On Saturday, I was in the wrong place when the Gamble timer went off and screwed up his line into the Gamble, it hurts because it was a "do…
Dana Pike - Another Class Course w/Video
01 Jan 2011
In the diagram below there are two ending options, Dana had me run the second closing in the second run in the video. My "take away lesson…
Octagon Serpentine/Threadle Handling Drills
30 Dec 2010
We had a few minutes at the end of class and I converted part of a Double Box in the middle of a course into another classic jump layout…
Meeker's Return to Trialing - FYC CPE Trial
28 Dec 2010
Not only did Meeker have fun, run well and wasn't sore, I won the worker video raffle! Larry at Agility Videos kindly donated video of all…
Back Side/Back Side Jump
26 Dec 2010
Until recently, in the US Pushing a dog to the back side of a jump was rarely seen. But in the past couple years we are starting to see…
Dana Pike - Class Course w/Video
22 Dec 2010
This week Dana Pike came up with yet another course I really liked. This sequence had a 270 with off course potential, Jump Wraps , a…
Wrapping the Last Weave Pole - With Video
30 Aug 2010
When the dog exits the weaves and the next obstacle is on the same side of the weaves as the entrance the dog needs to wrap around the final…
T Shirt Anxiety Wrap to Help Your Dog Cope With Loud Noises
04 Jul 2010
I've taken to doing three things to help Meeker cope with these sounds: He is also better if he can be distracted by playing with his…
Backyard Course Based on Masters Pairs Jumping Sequence - Annotated Video
03 Jun 2010
I enjoyed a recent Carol Voelkner USDAA Masters Pairs Course, it had a surprisingly tricky jumping sequence for the second dog, which I…
K-9 OTC AKC Trial - Meeker Gets His AXJ and his 1st QQ - Annotated Video
27 May 2010
This past weekend Meeker and I competed at the three day K-9 Obedience Training Club AKC AKC agility in Menomonee Falls, WI (love that…
IFCS World Agility Champs Individual Snooker with Video
19 May 2010
I was intrigued by J. L. Gauntt's Individual Snooker course from last weekend's 2010 IFCS World Agility Championships and decided to set…
NOCI AKC Trial - Meeker Gets His AX - With Video
13 May 2010
This past weekend Meeker and I competed at the Northwest Obedience Club Inc AKC AKC agility in Crystal Lake, IL. At our last AKC…
2010 AKC USA World Team Tryout Courses/Video
11 May 2010
The AKC World Team tryout competitions took place this past weekend in St. Paul Minnesota. AgilityVision covered the two day event and…
Lisa Jarvis - Jumpers and Snooker Courses - With Video
03 May 2010
At the RACE Agility USDAA trial early last month, the judge was Lisa Jarvis from Texas and she had really challenging Jumpers and fun…
Team Small Dog Sequence - With Updated Video
22 Apr 2010
Laura at Team Small Dog posted a mini sequence on her blog last week asking readers "how'd you handle it?". I got home late from work…
Our 1st Snooker Super Q - RACE Agility USDAA Trial - Video
15 Mar 2010
For a while I consistently screwed up Meeker's Snooker runs with my indecisive handling (I got to 0 for 7 in Starters Snooker). Then I…
Peggy Hammond - USDAA Courses 2010-03 - Annotated Video
14 Mar 2010
At the RACE Agility USDAA trial this weekend , the judge was Peggy Hammond from Texas and I really enjoyed all of her courses. They…
3 Titles in 1 Weekend - Smack Dab's AKC Trial
11 Mar 2010
I'm thrilled with how well Meeker and I did at the Smack Dab's AKC trial in Naperville, IL this past weekend. It was a big trial with…
Think Pawsitive USDAA Trial - Almost MAD
02 Mar 2010
The executive summary was we were 3 for 4 and now Meeker only needs a Relay Q for his MAD. Here is the video of our Standard and Jumpers…
Stuart Mah's 30 Second Drills - With Video
13 Feb 2010
When Stuart Mah was at For Your Canine in Chicago last year, students who went to his seminar were telling me about a 30 second drill he…
Four Backyard Sequences with Video - Clean Run Sourcebook
20 Dec 2009
Occasionally Anne Riba uses variations on courses from the Clean Run Course Sourcebook and they have been really interesting to handle…
Meeker at Hounds for the Holidays AKC Trial
09 Dec 2009
I took Meeker to two of the four days of the "Hounds for the Holidays" AKC trial in Milwaukee, WI this past weekend. I thought I should…
Looking Back at First Agility Trials
28 Nov 2009
I was consolidating data from my various old computers in preparation to loading my new laptop and I found videos of Mr Peabody and Milo…
Four Backyard Sequences - Serpentines, Threadles and 180s
30 Oct 2009
A couple weeks ago Meeker and I were at to For Your Canine for a CPE trial and the Jumpers course had a section that I thought would…
Rand Park Dog Training Club AKC Novice Trial
17 Oct 2009
A big thanks to Liz for taking the video, she and her pup River ran very well all day, especially impressive for a youngster. So I'm…
Advanced Class Course + 2 Sequences/Video - 2009-Sep-23
24 Sep 2009
Here's another challenging course that I created out of the previous class' equipment layout. It has Jump Wraps , pull throughs, 180 s and…
Backyard Practice Course/Video - Jumps and Weaves
13 Sep 2009
Earlier this week I threw together a Jumpers With Weaves backyard sized layout with five sequences to play with and thought some folks might…
Teeter Whip and Base Hop
14 May 2009
I was at a trial a while back and the club was using a new teeter in one of the rings. If I recall correctly it was a two piece 1/…
Contact Sports Trial - Mental Side of Snooker
10 May 2009
From a Q perspective we didn't do very well (only 3 for 7) and our Starters Snooker Q was one of the elusive ones. We did earn our Advanced…
Putting a Cross In Only to Take it Back Out
01 May 2009
If you walk a course and end up putting a cross in at an obstacle only to take it back out again before the next obstacle you should take a…
RACE USDAA Trial
25 Apr 2009
Here's the video (It is only missing our final Adv Jumpers run): A big thanks to everyone who videotaped us! Here are the "highlights…
Pushing on the Last Pole
08 Mar 2009
When there are an even number of weave poles the dog always exits the weaves on the side of the weaves opposite of the side on which they…
Great Lakes Belgian Tervuren AKC Trial - 02-Jan-2009
13 Feb 2009
Well Meeker and I went to his second AKC trial over a month ago, but I've been so busy with Googility that I haven't had time to write…
Five Practice Sequences
23 Nov 2008
I almost forgot about this practice course I setup and videotaped back on a warm, sunny day in early October. This course is a combination…
Meeker CPE and AKC Trials
16 Nov 2008
I've been to two one day trials with Meeker recently, a CPE trial at For Your Canine in Schiller Park, IL and his first AKC trial at…
2008 USDAA Steeplechase Sequences Video
10 Nov 2008
As I mentioned in my article on six sequences based on the 2008 USDAA Steeplechase Semi Final Course I video taped Meeker and me running…
Six Practice Sequences With Video
16 Oct 2008
It has been ages since I've setup any courses in my backyard, so I decided to "riff" on this section of a Dana Pike course. I video…
Meeker & Petey in Herding 101
06 Oct 2008
Well this time it was Nancy's doing. She signed us both up for a one day "Sheep Herding 101" workshop with trainer Kathy Kawalec in…
How Would You Handle It? Video
03 Oct 2008
Well I finally setup a similar course to the one I described in this article and shot a video of the six different handlings outlined in…
Contact Sports Agility - Aug 9-10, 2008
08 Sep 2008
Saturday had some good and bad moments. Meeker was quite excited and I was able to get him to tug while in the warm up area. He was…
Just Say "Stop!"
05 May 2008
Nancy told me about her very scary and bizarre experience walking the dogs tonight. It happened when she was walking Milo and Petey…
Meeker's First USDAA Trial
16 Apr 2008
Well Meeker and I put on our "big boy pants" and tried his first USDAA agility trial this past weekend (only my second USDAA trial…
Serpentine Handling Techniques
15 Feb 2008
The Serpentine is a common obstacle sequence and there are many ways to handle it. I'll present the most common approaches and I've…
Snow Angels?
04 Feb 2008
Nancy mentioned that I hadn't posted any pictures or videos of Petey in a while. He is approaching his 1st birthday and is now as big as…
Videos, Blogs and Referrers
25 Jan 2008
I got a nice email from a reader asking if I had a list of my blog entries that had video clips. While I've recently been posting my videos…
Minuet - Two Jump Drill - Again
15 Jan 2008
Two weeks ago I posted two handling approaches for Bud Houston's two jump Minuet setup. After my post I got some good handling…
Dancing the Minuet - Two Jump Drill
28 Dec 2007
Agility pioneer Bud Houston posted some simple setups as part of a game idea with several interesting handling possibilities. He…
Handling Tunnel to Dog Walk Wraps
16 Nov 2007
In the last year or so I've seen a slightly different method for handling tunnel to dog walk wraps that might of interest for some dog and…
Stride Regulators
21 Sep 2007
As their name suggests, Stride Regulators are used to assist dogs in using a particular stride pattern when performing the A Frame. The…
CPE - For Your Canine - Meeker's First Trial
14 Jul 2007
I had originally planned to wait until the fall before entering Meeker in his first trial. But due to a fortunate turn of events I took…
Petey Loves the Water
22 Jun 2007
Well it was in the low 90s here last weekend and we filled up the doggie pool for Milo , Meeker and Petey . Well it turns out Petey…
Across The Feet/Across The Toes
05 Jun 2007
Several years ago I came across this interestingly named handling manuver on Guy Blanke's website. I haven't found need to use it too…
Information for Beginning Flyball Students
22 Apr 2007
I'll use this post as a place to put information for handlers starting my Flyball classes. I'll update it if I add more information or…
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…
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…
Fall Maintenance Camp: Barry, Carter, Moureaux, Pinder, and Sanders
10 Nov 2006
Wow! Phew! That's how I felt after attending a five day camp at Dana Pike's facility in Wilmington, IL. I was happy and exhausted by the…
Learning the Rear Cross
17 Aug 2006
I walk you through learning the footwork for a rear cross and demonstrate with pictures and video clips.
Learning the Outside Arm Turn
09 Aug 2006
The Outside Arm Turn can be used to initiate turning your dog during a Rear Cross . It is effectively a partial "spin" cue. In itself this…
Running Dearlove Nested Class Course - June 8 and 15 2006
26 Jun 2006
I wanted to setup and run the Dearlove Nested Class Course for June 8 and 15 2006 with Milo . I also wanted to try videotaping the runs…
Learning the Post Turn
03 Feb 2006
The Post Turn is one of the basic agility handling manuevers. It is an extension of the obedience healing we all learned in basic dog…
Jump Box Drills
25 Dec 2005
In a belated response to a request on the AgileX email list a few weeks ago for Jump Box Sequences I've put together this post. I've…
Learning the Front Cross - Video
04 Apr 2005
I walk you through learning the footwork for a front cross and demonstrate with pictures and video clips.
Front Cross
03 Apr 2005
The Front Cross is a handling maneuver that, like all crosses, is used to allow the handler to change from one side of the dog to the other…
Milo and the Ultimate Weave Pole Challenge
30 Jan 2005
Nancy Reyes, owner of the For Your Canine training facility in Schiller Park, IL, sponsored a Clean Run Ultimate Weave Pole Challenge…
Simple Neck, Shoulder, and Back Stretches
14 Nov 2004
We try to stretch our dogs before and after Agility and Flyball practices, trials, and tournaments. I briefly discussed Handler Stretching…
Handler Line - Front/Rear/Blind Cross Line
28 Oct 2004
The Handler Line, Handling Line, Front Cross Line, Rear Cross Line, or Blind Cross Line is an important concept that all Agility handlers…
Lead Leg
10 Oct 2004
The concept of a lead leg is most commonly associated with horse riding. But more Agility handlers need to become aware of their dog's lead…
