Training the Send Away
Over the years I have used many different methods to teach the send away, mainly for French Ring. Putting a "place" marker down the field, having a toy down field by the fence, a ball hanging from a "arm", even…
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Volunteering in a Pay to Play Organization
While talking with a co-worker the other day, who is a non-dog sport person, we were discussing dog sports and the clubs that run them. I had recently received a renewal letter from one of the clubs I'm a member…
Long Jump Construction (FR or MR style)
The following are simple instructions on how to create a Ring style long jump. For portability I make a modified FR/MR style long jump with an FR style key and frame, and bungees between the frame instead of PVC pipes.…
Teaching the French Ring Palisade
Before I ever send my dogs over the French Ring palisade, I teach them proper technique using an a-frame. It can be an agility or Schutzhund a-frame, or doesn't even have to be a formal (ie certain measurements) a-frame for…
Teaching the Stand
I teach the stand "hands off". How, depends on the size of the dog. If it's a small pup, I am probably still luring the pup into the sit To do the stand I will be a little off to…
Puppy Frisbee – Teaching the Out and Recall
Although I call this “Puppy Frisbee” it can be done with a dog of any age, and is a useful tool to go back and work the foundation work on any dog, at any time. The premise is that the…