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11 P 5 12 P1 13 3 4 Out! P2 2 4 P3 3 Come! Out! 3 Come! X Out! Come! 2 2 Come! 6 1 1 5 4 1 Begin as you did with the last exercise for obstacles #1 and #2. As your dog commits to #2, give your Come command and turn parallel to the path you want him to take. Release him to jump #3 as soon as he sees it. As he commits to #3, give your Out command and cue an outward ﬂip to jump #4. As he commits to #4, give your command and signal for the #5 tunnel as you face path marker P. As he exits the tunnel, give your Come command and turn parallel to the path you want him to take. Give your command and signal for jump #6 the moment he sees it. 14 P1 P2 3 5 4 Begin with #1 and #2 in a straight line oﬀ your right. As your dog exits the tunnel, give your command and signal for jump #3 while facing P1. As he commits to #3, give your Out command, do a front cross, and give your command and signal for #4 as you press toward P2. As he commits to jump #4, face P3 as you give your command and signal for jump #5. Begin with #1 and #2 in a straight line oﬀ your right. As your dog commits to #2, give your Come command and turn parallel to the path you want him to take. When he reaches position X, give your Out command and cue an outward ﬂip to jump #3. As he commits to #3, give your Come command and cue a tight wrap to the right. Do a front cross and ﬁnish with jump #4 oﬀ your right. 15 P2 3 4 2 P1 5 X Out! 2 Come! 6 1 6 Out! Jane Simmons-Moake is one of the world’s foremost agility trainers. A top-winning competitor, veteran judge, and award-winning author, Jane has also competed internationally as a member of the 1996 and 1997 AKC U.S. World Championship Agility Teams and was the 20” National Champion at the 2006 AKC Agility Invitational. Contact Jane through her website at www.flashpaws.com. 1 Begin as you did with the last exercise for obstacles #1 through #3. As your dog commits to jump #3, give your command for the #4 tunnel while facing P1. Finish as you did with the exercise in Figure 2. Begin at a wide lateral distance as shown and handle jumps #1 and #2 oﬀ your right. As your dog commits to #2, give your Out command and cue an outward ﬂip to the #3 A-frame. When he reaches the desired downside position, give your command and signal for the #4 tunnel while pressing toward P1. As he exits the tunnel, give your command and signal for jump #5 while facing P2. Finish with jump #6 oﬀ your right. Dog Tested, Human Approved Agility Flooring © WWW.MATTALLISONPHOTOGRAPHY.COM RB’s canine rubber mats are used by top trainers to provide a durable, resilient surface for dog play, agility practice or competition. Anti-fatigue qualities reduce stress on joints, back, and muscles while providing a non-slip surface. Fewer Injuries • Added Traction Joint Protection • Easy to Clean The ﬂooring choice for the 2005 and 2006 AKC Agility Nationals 800-525-5530 • www.rbrubber.com Up to 97% post-consumer recycled content National Distribution Centers March 08 | Clean Run 71

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