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THE MAGAZINE FOR DOG AGILITY ENTHUSIASTS

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Canine Training and Behavior Q&A:
Flirt Poles
Using a flirt pole and the "Whip-It"
game, you can teach your dog important skills such as impulse control,
thinking while he's aroused, and tolerance of frustration. By Tom Mitchell
BSc, BVSc, MRCVS

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Judge's Eye: AKC Premier Explained
The Premier class offers AKC exhibitors many new challenges. This
month we look at how Premier courses are designed and the challenges
they can include. By Cindy Deak

NUMBER 11

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinopathy
in the Agility Dog
Repetitive stress and strains on the
FCU can lead to a weakened tendon.
Injuries can then occur when excessive load is applied, often at the FCU
on the wrist. Brittany Jean Carr, DVM,
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM,

Features
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Point to Point: Why Volunteer?
A ring needs eight volunteers to function efficiently: timer, scribe, gate steward, scribe sheet
runner, leash runner, and three bar setters. For
just a two-ring trial, that is sixteen folks working
the rings, not to mention the course builders
who are needed throughout the weekend.
By Cindy Deak
Team Small Dog Agility Humility:
The Beginning of the End, Part 1
The story of how Laura was introduced to dog
training and how she got hooked on agility.
By Laura Hartwick

19 Puppy Skills for Total Team
Performance: Exercise
Keeping the performance puppy active and fit,
without overdoing and putting undue strain on
a growing body, can be a fine line to tow.
By Frankie Joiris and Chris Ott
22 2016 Construction Zone Contest
Have you created a piece of agility equipment
from scratch or modified something you already
had to make it better, easier to use, or just more
awesome? If so, this contest is for you!
26 On Course with Ileana Nadal
Ileana has been an agility student, a teacher, a
competitor, and an organizer of events, running
Boxers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Tervs,
and a Coton de Tulear in the agility ring, for over
three decades. By Sally Silverman

33 The Construction Zone: 15-Minute Jump
These jumps are quick and easy to make, and
they break down for easy storage and traveling. You can also combine these jumps to make
double and triple jumps. By Kim Duff

11 As the World Turns:
The Helicopter
Like the Twist, the Helicopter is
recommended when the dog is
turning around the wing more
than 45° because the handler's
movement naturally cues the
dog to change leads.
By Mary Ellen Barry
23 Novice and Beyond:
A Survival Guide-Myths
of the Rear Cross, Part 1
Somewhere along the line, rear
crosses have become less sexy
than other turn cues. But running a smooth, clean run is still
considered quite sexy and having hot rear crosses can facilitate
that! By Sandy Rogers
30 Sense of Self: Mental Game,
Part 2-Fun and Competition
"Having fun" and "being competitive" are not mutually exclusive, and clinging to one doesn't
mean the other isn't possible.
Playing agility is the fun, but
the game will always come with
emotional moments of struggle,
triumph, winning, and losing.
By Tori Self

35 Power Paws Drills: Serps and Circles
This month's drills fit into a 50' x 60' training area
and will allow you to practice some table stay
work along with serpentines and circles of jumps.
By Nancy Gyes
44 How to Train Legendary Lead-Outs, Part 9
Whether you are an athletic handler, slow
handler, or physically challenged handler, long
lead-outs can help your dog have a speedy and
accurate head start on many courses.
By Kristy Netzer

Columns
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Tip of the Month By Clean Run

Everything You Always Wanted to Know
About Agility... By Brenna Fender

53 Backyard Dogs By Mia Grant

60 Underfoot Updated:
Natural Surfaces
There are many natural surface
options for outdoor agility
facilities or covered arenas. The
availability and practicality of
obtaining and maintaining the
surfaces depends on factors
such as location, climate, and
amount of shade.
By Brenna Fender

55 The Judge's Debriefing By Jeff Boyer

Cover Dog
MACH 6 Lambda Redy To Rumba
MXS2, MJG2, T2B, THD, a.k.a. Rumba
a 7-year-old Longhaired Dachshund
owned by Laurie Marlow (handler)
and Sharon Marlow of Michigan
Photo by Cathi Winkles Photography

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