Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 47

When I do a blind cross, I consider how each of the six basic cues are used: forward motion, shoulders facing forward, location ahead of my dog, outside arm, indirect eye contact, and for an instant, no eye contact. The cues most often used (intentionally or not) during the execution of a blind cross primarily cue extension; 7 therefore a blind cross is most suitable when extension is desired. A common situation where a blind cross might be appropriate would be a landing/ completion-side cross on a turning obstacle where my dog continues going straight after the obstacle. Because it cues extension, for long-striding, faster dogs, a blind cross probably will not be appropriate on a turn, though it might be very useful for short-striding or slower dogs. Using blind crosses only in situations where extension is appropriate prevents my dog from making wide turns as a result of the cross. See Figures 7 through 9. 2 2 A 2 A: If I am running a shorter striding, slower dog that would benefit from extension cues, I may choose to do a blind cross on this turn. I run forward ahead of my dog as he approaches #1. The side change is done while he is committed to or performing #1 (green, blue, red) so when he lands he is presented with my left side (red, turquoise). B: If I wait until my dog lands to break eye contact and do a blind cross (red), my dog is presented with my shoulders facing away from him with no side cue and he has to decide which side to be on. C: If I am running a longer striding, faster dog he needs collection cues to balance my forward motion on this turn. Even if my side change is done while my dog is performing #1 (blue), my extension cues (forward motion, shoulders facing forward, landing-side location, indirect eye contact) will cue jump A (red dashed line); so this is not an appropriate situation for a blind cross. 1 1 1 A B C When used in appropriate situations, a blind cross can be very helpful. June 09 | Clean Run 47

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Clean Run Magazine - June 2009

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

Clean Run - June 2009
Contents
Editorializing: AKC Invites Mixed Breeds to Play
Tip of the Month
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Backyard Dogs
Communicating the Exit Direction Before Your Dog Enters a Tunnel
Jenny’s Guide to Successful Teamwork: Foundation Training
Skill of the Month
Tricks for Agility: Jumping in Arms
Proprioception: A Big Word You Really Do Need to Know About
What Performance Dog Owners Should Know About Tick-borne Diseases, Part 2
When the Magic is Missing: Balancing the Unbalanced Class
Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 14: Specialized Handling Situations
When Pigs Fly: Figure It Out with the Figure Eight, Part 2
Comparing the Derrett and Mecklenburg Handling Systems, Part 4: Front Crosses
Are Food Targets Right for Your Dog?
Can You Handle It?
Trainer’s Forum
Building Your Own Indoor Agility Arena
The Table from the Ground Up
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Clean Run - June 2009
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 2
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Contents
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 4
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Editorializing: AKC Invites Mixed Breeds to Play
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Tip of the Month
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Backyard Dogs
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 9
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 10
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 11
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Communicating the Exit Direction Before Your Dog Enters a Tunnel
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 13
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 14
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 15
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 16
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Jenny’s Guide to Successful Teamwork: Foundation Training
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 18
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 19
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 20
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 21
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 22
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 23
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 24
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Skill of the Month
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 26
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 27
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 28
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Tricks for Agility: Jumping in Arms
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 30
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 31
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Proprioception: A Big Word You Really Do Need to Know About
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 33
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 34
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 35
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 36
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - What Performance Dog Owners Should Know About Tick-borne Diseases, Part 2
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 38
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 39
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - When the Magic is Missing: Balancing the Unbalanced Class
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 41
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 42
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 14: Specialized Handling Situations
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 44
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 45
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 46
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 47
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 48
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 49
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - When Pigs Fly: Figure It Out with the Figure Eight, Part 2
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 51
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 52
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 53
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 54
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 55
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Comparing the Derrett and Mecklenburg Handling Systems, Part 4: Front Crosses
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 57
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 58
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 59
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 60
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 61
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Are Food Targets Right for Your Dog?
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 63
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 64
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 65
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 66
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Can You Handle It?
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 68
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 69
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 70
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Trainer’s Forum
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 72
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 73
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - Building Your Own Indoor Agility Arena
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 75
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 76
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 77
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 78
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - The Table from the Ground Up
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 80
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 81
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 82
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 83
Clean Run Magazine - June 2009 - 84
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