Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 60

Comparing the Derrett and Mecklenburg Handling Systems By the Clean Run Staff Lead-out Push versus Lead-out Pivot The two main systems used in the U.S. and Canada right now originated with Greg Derrett (called the Derrett System) and Linda Mecklenburg (called the Awesome Paws Handling System or APHS). The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast the cues of the two systems for informational purposes. We are not going to try to prove that one system is “correct” or that one system is better. Both systems are proven and both work as a consistent handling system. This article series is designed to help you understand what the differences and similarities are so you can make informed decisions about which system might be better for you or your students. The series is not designed to fully educate you on the intricacies of each system. There are resources available for both handling systems that are intended for this purpose. Note: For the purpose of this series, when referring to obstacles, we will be using jumps since handling cues have the most influence on a dog’s jumping trajectory. APHS also refers to other turning obstacles such as tires, straight tunnels, and chutes, but to be consistent in comparing the two systems, we will refer to jumps. In this article, we will compare the differences between a lead-out pivot (Derrett System) and a lead-out push (APHS). The purpose of a lead-out in either system is to provide the dog with information about where he is going from the start through the first turn. A leadout pivot or push is used on any lead-out where a change of side is needed. The handler leads out between the two obstacles where the side change happens to get a head start on the dog. The use of cues, though, is quite different. In both cases, the lead-out pivot and push follow the same principles of the rest of the system. In the Derrett system, the lead-out pivot follows the three basic handling rules as well as the two rules for the front cross (see Part 1 of this series in CR March 2009). A lead-out pivot is basically a front cross in which the handler leads out to the positional cue. In APHS, a lead-out push is a recall and follows the basic guidelines of a recall; it also uses motion as the primary cue. Lead-out Pivot Primary Cue The primary cue in the lead-out pivot is the positional cue. This is a trained cue: the dog learns to anticipate that the obstacle the handler is standing next to will be the next obstacle in the series. Through his foundation training, the dog also understands that he should be driving to the handler’s reinforcement zone (RZ) when the handler slows down or is in a stationary position. Just as with a front cross in the Derrett System, a lead-out pivot should be done as close as possible to the next piece of equipment. Green dogs may lack the understanding to take all the obstacles in their line before they reach the handler; therefore the dogs may bypass obstacles. The novice Derrett handler will sometimes try to compensate for this by deviating from the positional cue to aid the dog; this is a mistake and will not help the dog’s learning. The handler needs to thoroughly train positional cues and make sure the dog understands how to drive to the RZ before using the lead-out pivot on courses and in competition. Greg’s Great Dog, Great Handler: The Winning Combination DVD discusses the training and use of lead-out pivots. Other Cues — Lack of motion: The handler must be motionless in the correct position. — Shoulders: They must be facing forward (direction the dog is going). This is consistent with rule #1 of the Derrett System: The handler must face the same direction the dog is traveling until the dog is fully committed to the obstacle. — Arm(s): Use the arm closest to the dog. This is consistent with rule #2 of the Derrett System: Use the arm and leg closest to the dog. — Eye contact: Never take your eyes off your dog. This is rule #3 of the Derrett System. We are not going to try to prove that one system is “correct” or that one system is better. Both systems are proven and both work as a consistent handling system. 60 Clean Run | April 09

Clean Run Magazine - April 2009

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Clean Run Magazine - April 2009

Clean Run Magazine - April 2009
Contents
Editorializing: For Our Dogs’ Sake: Concerns about Weave Pole Spacing
Tip of the Month
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Backyard Dogs
When the Price Isn’t Right
Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 12: Advanced Skills
My Favorite Course
K9 Kudos: Canines Competing for Charity
The Impact of Footing on the Jumping Dog
When the Magic Is Missing: Managing the Unbalanced Class
Skill of the Month
Tricks for Agility: The Shrinking Dog
A New Twist on Training with 2 x 2 Weaves
Can You Handle It?
The Pieces that Finish the Puzzle
Comparing the Derrett and Mecklenburg Handling Systems, Part 2: Lead-out Push versus Lead-out Pivot
Changing Consequences: Controlling Toy Reinforcement
Relationship and Motivation: Jenny’s Guide to Successful Teamwork
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Clean Run Magazine - April 2009
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 2
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Contents
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 4
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Editorializing: For Our Dogs’ Sake: Concerns about Weave Pole Spacing
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Tip of the Month
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Backyard Dogs
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 9
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - When the Price Isn’t Right
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 11
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 12
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 13
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 14
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 12: Advanced Skills
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 16
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 17
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 18
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 19
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 20
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 21
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 22
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 23
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 24
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 25
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - My Favorite Course
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 27
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - K9 Kudos: Canines Competing for Charity
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 29
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 30
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - The Impact of Footing on the Jumping Dog
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 32
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 33
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 34
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 35
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - When the Magic Is Missing: Managing the Unbalanced Class
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 37
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 38
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Skill of the Month
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 40
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 41
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 42
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Tricks for Agility: The Shrinking Dog
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 44
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 45
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 46
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - A New Twist on Training with 2 x 2 Weaves
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 48
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 49
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 50
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 51
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 52
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Can You Handle It?
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 54
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 55
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 56
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - The Pieces that Finish the Puzzle
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 58
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 59
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Comparing the Derrett and Mecklenburg Handling Systems, Part 2: Lead-out Push versus Lead-out Pivot
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 61
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 62
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 63
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 64
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 65
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 66
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Changing Consequences: Controlling Toy Reinforcement
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 68
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 69
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 70
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 71
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 72
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 73
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 74
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - Relationship and Motivation: Jenny’s Guide to Successful Teamwork
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 76
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 77
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 78
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 83
Clean Run Magazine - April 2009 - 84
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1220
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1120
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1020
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0920
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0820
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0720
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0620
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0520
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0420
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0320
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0220
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0120
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1219
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1119
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1019
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0919
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0819
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0719
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0619
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0519
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0419
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0319
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0219
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0119
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1218
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1118
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1018
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0918
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0818
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0718
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0618
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0518
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0418
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0318
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0218
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0118
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1217
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1117
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1017
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0917
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0817
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0717
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0617
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0517
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0417
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0317
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0217
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0117
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1216
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1116
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1016
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0916
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0816
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0716
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0616
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0516
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0416
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0316
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0216
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0116
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1215
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1115
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1015
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0915
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0815
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0715
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0615
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0515
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0415
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0315
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0215
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0115
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1214
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1114
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1014
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0914
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0814
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0714
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0614
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0514
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0414
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0314
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0214
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0114
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1213
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1113
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1013
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0913
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0813
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0713
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0613
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0513
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0413
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0313
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0213
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0113
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1212
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1112
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1012
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0912
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0812
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0712
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0612
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0312
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0212
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0112
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1211
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1111
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1011
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0911
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0811
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0711
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0611
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0511
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0411
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0311
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0211
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0111
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1210
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1110
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1010
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0910
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0810
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0710
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0610
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0510
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0410
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0310
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0210
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0110
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1209
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1109
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1009
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0909
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0809
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0709
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/comp-demo
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0609
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0509
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0409
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0309
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0209
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0109
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1208
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1108
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1008
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0908
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0808
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0708
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0608
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0508
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0408
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0308
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0208
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0108
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1207
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1107
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1007
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0907
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0807
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0707
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0507
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0407
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0307
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0207
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0107
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1206
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1106
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/1006
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0906
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0806
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0706
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0606
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0506
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0406
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0306
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0206
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cleanrun/0106
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com