3 A late front cross means the handler is still facing the dog when he takes off for the jump. 4 The handler completes the turn and is cueing the next direction for the dog while still supporting the current jump with her arms. + Combined ad for Econo Jumps & One Jump Two Jump DVD – .33 Vertical 5 The handler is facing/slowing her dog on the contact and not showing the new direction. I’m open to ideas for this one. Basically I want to convey – all you need to teach you and your dog the necessary skills for agility = 6 The handler is cueing acceleration and showing the new direction while the dog performs the contact on his own. Another place that handlers sometimes show a red light is during a late front cross; the handler arrives in position late and is still facing her dog when he takes off for the jump as shown in Figure 3. Instead, she should have already rotated and be showing the next direction so that her dog can keep driving without having to shorten stride as shown in Figure 4. Contacts are another place where handlers will sometimes face their dog in an attempt to ensure their dog gets the contact. Figure 5 shows the handler cannot be cueing either the next direction (jump #3) or providing acceleration if she is facing her dog trying to control the contact. Also, in Figure 5, when the handler turns back from facing her dog on the contact, she will first show him the off-course jump as her shoulders rotate. Figure 6 shows the handler providing clear information about September 13 | Clean Run What You Need to Perfect Your Team’s Skills Need help with your training, but tired of too much technical detail? Help is here! An easy-to-use system for learning handling and teaching dog skills that's presented in plain English, and that uses only 2 jumps! The Clip & Go Economy Jump Kit gives you everything you need to quickly assemble a practice jump. ® www.cleanrun.com 41http://www.cleanrun.com