Clean Run - September 2020 - 3

THE MAGAZINE FOR DOG AGILITY ENTHUSIASTS
SEPTEMBER 2020
VOLUME 26
NUMBER 09

PHOTOS © CASIE BRETTELL, JO SERMON, WWW.CLUB-DOGGIE.COM, MATT ALLISON PHOTOGRAPHY

On the Cover
23 Using Cato Board Platforms in Agility Training
A low platform is a versatile tool for training a wide variety of skills
such as foundation positions, stays, and sends and directional cues. It
can also be a handy tool in weave pole and contact training.
By Frankie Joiris

30 The Mechanics of gaits and lead Changes
Every time your dog changes direction in a canter, he is changing his
leading leg. Before you can train something, you really do have to
know what is happening and the mechanics of what you're asking of
your dog. By Jo Sermon

12 it's a fine line - one of the crucial elements to successfully running
an agility course is recognizing the dog's optimal path through the
obstacles. This is the path that will allow the dog to move as smoothly
and quickly as possible around the course. By Karen Beattie Massey

47 let's Talk Puppy: Starting Puppy Agility
While training combinations of equipment is fun and necessary, it
should only be done when the puppy is ready. You really want to
focus on building your relationship, your puppy's physical condition,
and his basic skills prior to doing any combinations of behaviors on
more than one piece of equipment. By Jubie rueschenberg
51 Three Jump, four Jump: handling in Configurations, Part 4
Courses are made up of a finite number of configurations. My goal
is to develop consistent handling for each configuration so that my
handling is very familiar, and therefore easier, for my dog. This month
we'll discuss serpentines. By Sandy rogers

Features
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Tip of the Month - A tip for keeping weave pole bases from destroying your lawn. By Steve Schwarz

editorializing: A final Bow - An important announcement for all
magazine subscribers. By Monica Percival

Mission Control: how to Train the high-Drive Dog - A motivated
dog is fun to work with, and clearly enjoys the challenges you are
setting. But do you sometimes wish you could reign in some of that
enthusiasm and produce the results that you both deserve?
By Jane Ardern

16 Power Paws Drills: Jumping with Jay - This is a useful and fun
setup for advanced as well as less experienced dogs. You can find lots
of challenges for your Masters dog but you'll also find training suitable
for your agility youngster. By nancy Gyes
21 Why is Knowing if Your Dog is a lefty or a righty important
for Sport? - Knowing which side is dominant helps you developing
a conditioning program to strengthen your dog's "offside," which will
reduce the risk of injury when they turn on their non-dominant side.
By Carolyn McIntyre
28 Backyard Dogs - This month's sequences let you work on turns
while at the same time honoring the apple (you'll have to look at the
article to understand that one!) By David Bozak
38 Training with elaine: fun with Wraps - Wraps are often seen on
courses, and many dogs turn wide or backjump rather than take a
tight turn in the direction best suited to the dog. Use these nested
courses to work on your team's wrap skills. By Elaine rinicker

Cover Dog

41 Deep gluteal Syndrome/Piriformis Syndrome: Does it exist in
Dogs? - occasionally, dogs present with skipping or mild hind leg
lameness without any obvious abnormal findings in the lumbar/back
region or hind legs. Is it possible that the symptoms are caused by
the same syndrome we see in humans? By Drs. Tiiu Toijala and
Debra Canapp

laird Qwynessential of Clan Cactus PD1, rS-n, a.k.a. Qwyn, a 5-year-old
Corgi-Cattle Dog mix owned by Christa Beauchat of Utah. Qwyn earned
his first USDAA Qs at the trial where this photo was taken. Photo by
Gloria Anderson/GoDogPhoto.com

44 The 25% Solution: Sequences for Small Spaces - This month you
get to test out your layering skills on courses that fit in a 40 x 60 ft.
space. By John reid

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