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® Cover The magazine for dog agiliTy enThusiasTs july 09 Volume 15 number 7 PHOtOS © Marcy Mantell PHOtOgraPHy, lOuiS B. ruediger training center wish list: 14 47 Foundation Fundamentals: The Art of Zen Stays Whether you’re training a young dog or a dog with a start-line problem, you can teach him to stay in a balanced position without moving or even shifting his weight. By Moe Strenfel 52 When Pigs Fly: The Ins and Outs of Serpentines, Part 1 There are many ways to handle serpentines and all of them work very well, if you train them properly. But what method will be most intuitive for your Pigs Fly dog? By Jane Killion 11 Pain and the Performance Dog Decisions that you make when your dog is young and has an injury will affect his future performance if not properly managed. A basic understanding of the language surrounding pain and pain management is necessary for clear communication with your vet. By Julie A. Roos DVM Trainer’s Forum Thinking about changing instructors? This month our trainers discuss how to assess available training facilities and trainers, and outline some methods for choosing both to best meet your team’s needs. By Brenna Fender © Mette Björne Features 5 Editorializing Three Cheers for Agility Is there a place for cheerleaders in the sport of agility? Perhaps there’s merit to this notion. By Jeff Boyer 79 Changing Consequences: The Ups and Downs of Energy Overstimulated dogs are not ready for active agility training. Whether they react to stimulation by being too high or too low (stressed), these dogs need time to adapt. We can support the adaptation process by practicing stationary behaviors. By Jenny Ruth Yasi 29 Power Paws Drills: Front Crosses and Double Front Crosses This month we’ll explore when, where, and why to use front, double-front, and rear crosses as well as serpentine handling on course. By Nancy Gyes 33 Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 15: More Specialized Handling Situations This month the author discusses several specialized handling situations, layering and shaping, and how to handle these situations while continuing to maintain consistency in the APHS system. By Linda Mecklenburg 59 Can You Handle It? Test your skills on a sequence from the 2009 USDAA Grand Prix Qualifier run in San Diego, California. By Ann Croft 63 Shelter Champs: Vinny While many competitors dream of earning titles, animal shelters continue to house dogs that were relinquished because they are too energetic, too smart, or too busy for most pet homes. Many of these dogs are great agility prospects. This month, meet Vinny. By Lisa Barrett 67 Comparing the Derrett and Mecklenburg Handling Systems, Part 5: Rear Crosses This month we’ll compare the differences and similarities in the use of the rear cross in both systems. By the Clean Run Staff 19 Jenny’s Guide to Successful Teamwork: More Foundation Training Jenny’s foundation training continues with start-line training. It’s important to find the best starting strategy for each team since it affects the remainder of your run. By Jenny Damm 42 Using Technology in Agility Agility, like many other sports, has evolved to take advantage of the availability of new technology. Here’s a look at both high- and lowtech gadgets that may help to improve your team’s agility skills. By Webb Anderson 74 Games for the Performance Puppy To your pup, almost any activity that doesn’t hurt or scare him can be turned into a game. Take advantage of his early learning ability to incorporate a lot of training-related fun stuff into your game chest, which will support your goal of a winning performance dog. By Pat Miller Columns 6 7 8 Tip of the Month By Ann Braue Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility… By Brenna Fender Backyard Dogs By Sharon Freilich 26 Distance Challenge By Jane Simmons-Moake Cover Dog Brush Hill & LL’s Hi-Tech Hot Topic CDX, OA, OAJ, RN, a.k.a. Finn, a 5-year-old Boxer owned by Jane Tully of Massachusetts. Photo by Lesley Mattuchio. Clean Run (ISSN 1089-8506) is published monthly by Clean Run Productions, LLC. Principal office: 17 Industrial Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. Periodicals postage paid at South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075-9902 and additional offices. © Copyright 1995-2009 Bud Houston and Clean Run Productions, LLC. All world rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Clean Run, 17 Industrial Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. July 09 | Clean Run 3

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