Spark's Running Dog Walk Practice - Raised Plank

09 Jan 2024Steve Schwarz

Training Spark's Running Dog Walk on a slightly raised plank.

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Iwona Golab's Challenging Training Course

06 Jan 2024Steve Schwarz

A really nice training course from Iwona Golab with many challenges packed into a 25mx20m or 80'x65' space!

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Dana Pike Course - Jan 1 2024

05 Jan 2024Steve Schwarz

Fun and challenging course from Dana Pike. Here's my handling approach/notes.

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NFC/FEO for Start Line Training and Snazzy Photos

04 Jan 2024Steve Schwarz

I took Snap! and Spark to a UKI trial at Agility at the Farm on NYE day. I decided to work Snap!'s start lines by running NFC/FEO. I "ran" Spark in two runs. Here are some nice photos too!

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DIY - Dog Walk Mat Attachment

02 Jan 2024Steve Schwarz

Time to move Spark's running dog walk mat onto the plank. I used some grommets and a bungee cord to hold it in place.

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Compassion: Agility Training Facilities

01 Jan 2024Steve Schwarz

A mean email sent to an agility training facility owner inspired me to share my thoughts on the hard work and dedication of the owners of the facilities we are fortunate to train at.

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Masters/Premier Workshop Sequences

26 Oct 2023Steve Schwarz

Here are two masters/premier sequences that I've used at a recent evening workshop. They had some good challenges!

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Novice Optional Weave Workshop Sequences

25 Oct 2023Steve Schwarz

Here are two novice sequences that can be used with and without weaves that I've used at a recent evening workshop.

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Taking Advantage of Not For Competition (NFC) and For Exhibition Only (FEO) - Video

05 Sep 2023Steve Schwarz

I've put together some notes about the Not For Competition (NFC) and For Exhibition Only (FEO) options at agility trials and how I've used them.

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AKC Premier-ish Seminar Sequences

20 Aug 2023Steve Schwarz

I thought I'd share four challenging AKC Premier-ish sequences I've used at seminars in smaller spaces. They've got "all the things".

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