Dog Agility Events and the Barkley Marathons

23 Mar 2024Steve Schwarz

The 2024 Barkley Marathon finished yesterday with it's first ever woman finisher and it got me thinking about unsanctioned dog agility events!

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Take Some Time For Yourself; No Matter How Little

20 Mar 2024Steve Schwarz

It's been a tough time in many ways. But I found a little time for myself and feel better for it.

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Mr Peabody in UKC Bloodlines Magazine

15 Mar 2024Steve Schwarz

Reaching back to 2003 and the dog who started it all for me Mr Peabody.

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Spark's Running Dog Walk Practice - Full Length - Left Turns

01 Mar 2024Steve Schwarz

It's light outside after work! Worked Spark's left turns with ~30' send to a jump wrap about 30' in front of the DW. I love how he…

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Titling in Agility

24 Feb 2024Steve Schwarz

People have "feelings" about earning titles in dog agility and how others feel about earning them. Here's my take.

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Dana Pike Masters Training Sequence - Video

24 Feb 2024Steve Schwarz

I enjoyed running this Dana Pike training course and I think you will too! It has a little bit of everything and is a great way to work on your handling skills.

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UKI North American Invitational Personalized Schedule Website

20 Feb 2024Steve Schwarz

Going to the 1-TDC UKI North American Invitational? I've created a website that builds a personalized schedule/timetable just for you in two steps!

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Staying Connected and Visual Focus - Video

18 Feb 2024Steve Schwarz

See what folks mean about connection and focusing on the dog's line to help dog's see the path you desire.

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Snap! - UKI Masters Series Agility - Video

18 Feb 2024Steve Schwarz

First trial back actually running since last October! Well it was 0-fer 6 in the Q department but our 2nd place in Masters Series was good…

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Loretta Zich AKC Premier Course

14 Feb 2024Steve Schwarz

A really nice AKC Premier course from local judge Loretta Zich. I like the lines, challenges, and the jump spacing appears to be at the max allowed. Folks who ran it said they really enjoyed it and would like to see more courses like it!

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