From #1 to #4 From the start I would set the dog on a straight line to #2. My lead-out position would be close to #2; therefore, cueing deceleration and collection on takeoff to #2. With a good response to my deceleration I should not need a threadle arm between #2 and #3 because the dog would have to flick away from me to take the #5 tunnel as shown by the orange path in Figure 3. If, however, the dog’s response to deceleration is poor, #5 is opened up to the dog and a threadle cue is required since using a shoulder rotation cue could give the dog the two options shown in Figure 4. To handle the threadle, a change from left to right arm cues the dog to turn right and drive toward the handler; therefore, negating tunnel #5 as an option. A change back from right to left arm will then cue the small left turn to #3 as shown in Figure 5. The handler can cue #3 to #4 with a right turn shoulder rotation. 3 5 3 2 4 1 4 5 3 2 4 1 5 5 3 2 4 1 14 Clean Run | August 12