9-28-22 advanced Gamblers course

A simple setup with a contact in the gamble. Try to create a flowing opening for your dog and end up where you need to be to send him to the gamble. Who will be there? Estimated arrival Susan 4:00 Playtime Barbara 4:30 – 5:00 Early/Course Set Up Sally aiming for 4, early setup Phyllis Hutchinson 4:00 Beth 4:00 Please … Read More

9-21-22: Table Fun

Most dogs could do without the table on a course—it interrupts the Flow of Fun and they have to just “do nothing” for a bit. Here’s an exeriment to make this less-than-appealing obstacle more of a favorite with your dog. Have fun—and reinforce what you like heavily. Who has signed up?Betty – 4:30 setupJessica 4:30 – 5:00 Early/Course Setup Please … Read More

9-14-22: Wraps and Forced Fronts

You’ll get to practice tight wraps (in which direction?) and backsides of jumps. Try a “forced front” and see how it works for you to get your dog to switch sides on the backside of a jump (See One Mind Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIoaeUszm0k). Who will be there? Barbara (5:00); Betty (4:30) Please remember to print and bring the layout and maps to … Read More

9-7-22: Tunnelers course Entertainment for the Ice Cream Social

Join us for our post-trial celebration (there’ll be ice cream for the dogs, too), and let your dog go crazy in Tunnel Mayhem. Who is planning to be there? Name Arrival Time Barbara & Rorie 5:00-5:15 Sally & Tiger 4:30 Betty & Harry 4:30 Susan & Sulu 4:00 Beth & Kayla 4:00 Please remember to print and bring the layout … Read More

8-31-22: Tunnel & Jump Discriminations

Practice quick crosses and careful threading of your dog to the correct jumps and tunnels. There’s not much room in the setup, so you need to be clear and decisive in your handling. Beth (setup) Betty Susan ??? Please remember to print and bring the layout and maps to practice.