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This month we consider the humble pinwheel. Subject of much derision, the pinwheel holds within its arc ways to help
win or lose a class. The dog's path doesn't
have to be perfectly spaced with an even
degree of turn throughout; in fact, how
handlers choose to shape and bend the
arc within the pinwheel can determine
the best execution of a sequence. It is
always good to remember what we have
the most of on a course is ground! Best
use of the ground translates into better
runs. This is true at all levels, from novice
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Pinwheels at a beginner level might present
each jump relatively perpendicular to the
dog's path, with even spacing, perhaps an
off-course option or two in the periphery.
Progressing through intermediate to more
advanced levels, the approaches to jumps
may become more oblique, off-course
options may be more inviting and accessible. However, one thing does not change:
there is a best line for each individual handler and team. Finding where that is and
when to have the dog in collection/extension within a pinwheel to achieve that line
is great fun as well as quite a useful skill.

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In this set of drills I have moved one
jump within a pinwheel for each level to
show how a standard sort of pinwheel
can be tweaked to give more challenge.
Figures 1 through 3 are for Novice/
Starter dogs, Figures 4 through 6 are
for Open/Advanced dogs and Figures 7
through 9 are for Master level dogs.
Think about the whole sequence when
planning the path; where is it best to let the
dog open up a little on the arc? Where is it
best to tighten down and have a straighter
path on the arc? Happy pinwheeling! D

Dudley Fontaine has been living with and training dogs of various breeds-including Cocker Spaniels, Standard Poodles, and now Border Collies-for over 15 years. Border
Collies Maverick, Sweet, and Jack have been on IFCS and WAO USA world teams multiple times each, and all have medaled. Jack and Sweet were both members of the USA
WAO 2013 and 2014 teams, and each contributed runs toward the USA's team gold medal in both years. Jack also recently competed for AKC's team at the European Open
2013 in Belgium and made the finals. Sweet won the 20" AKC National Championships in 2013 with over 400 dogs in her height class. Youngest pup Bird is following in their
paw steps with two wins and a silver medal at the 2013 US UKI Open. Bird was also a member of the 2014 USDAA Dog Agility Masters national championship team, "Blurred
Lines." Bird is also on the USA team for the 2014 European Open 2014. She begins her international experience in Hungary. Before dogs, Dudley was an avid horse trainer
and three-day event competitor. She lives with her husband Greg, dogs, and sheep on a farm near Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Learn more at http://www.quickk9s.com.

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