Early Release, Self Release, and Quick Release
17 Oct 2007
On the Clean Run Email List Linda Mecklenburg posed the question "What exactly is a quick release?" from a contact stop position. So I…
Outdoor Compact Fluorescent Floodlights
15 Oct 2007
The previous owner of my house had installed fixtures for three pairs of incandescent floodlights lights pointing out to the yard. This time…
Animal Anatomy Book
11 Oct 2007
Like all performance dog parents, every now and then I need to identify one of our dog's bones, ligaments and/or muscles. With some help I…
Stride Regulators
21 Sep 2007
As their name suggests, Stride Regulators are used to assist dogs in using a particular stride pattern when performing the A Frame. The…
Dog Doings
14 Sep 2007
Well I've been really busy with work and haven't been updating my blog with any of our dog's activities. So here is an update along with…
Mary Ellen Barry on Threadle Handling
08 Sep 2007
What I like about this article is that Mary Ellen doesn't just say "I handle the threadle this way"; she explains why her handling system…
Weave Pole Entrance Challenges
02 Sep 2007
After writing up my definitions of On and Off Side Weave Entries I started to think about what might make a really difficult weave entry…
On Side/Off Side Weave Entries
23 Aug 2007
Sometimes you'll hear a weave pole entry described as "On Side" or "Off Side". These terms can be confusing because they raise the question…
Safe Fetch Games?
04 Aug 2007
Playing fetch with your dog is often recommended as a great way to give your dog exercise. However, many dogs are injured playing fetch in…
Meeker's First Injury... Updated
27 Jul 2007
As I wrote last week , Meeker had a slight limp after playing in the yard. I visited TOPS Vet Rehab and, as usual, they were able to…