2003 (Vol. 9) Annual Index
Clean Run
2003 (Vol. 9) Annual Index
A Handler’s View
USDAA Grand Prix Qualifier: Moorpark, CA by Tania Chadwick...Apr....75
USDAA Steeplechase Qualifier: Moorpark, CA by Tania Chadwick..Jun....50
AKC Excellent JWW Course: California, by Marquand Cheek...... Oct....48
Agility Basics for Canines and Competitors
Fabulous Flips by Kathy Keats...... Feb....18
Tire Skills for Every Dog by Nancy Ouellette...... Apr....19
Front Cross Footwork for Handlers by Kathy Keats...... May....39
Teaching Your Dog the Front Cross by Kathy Keats...... Jun....26
Training the Tunnel by Nancy Ouellette...... Jul.....19
One Jump Work by Kathy Keats...... Aug....18
The Lead-Out, Part 1 by Kathy Keats...... Oct....30
The Lead-Out, Part 2 by Kathy Keats...... Nov....18
Troubleshooting Lead-out Problems by Nancy Ouellette...... Dec....30
AKC Agility Update by Sharon Anderson, Director
Update...... Feb....41
Update...... May....49
Update...... Aug....32
Update...... Dec....29
Backyard Dogs
By Linda Mecklenburg...... Jan.....11
By Linda Mecklenburg...... Feb....13
By Linda Mecklenburg...... Mar....11
By Linda Mecklenburg...... Apr....11
By Linda Mecklenburg...... May....13
By Linda Mecklenburg...... Jun....11
By Nancy Ouellette...... Jul.....13
By Kathy Keats...... Aug....11
By Mary Ellen Barry...... Sept....15
By Kathy Keats...... Oct....11
By Mary Ellen Barry...... Nov....11
By Mary Ellen Barry...... Dec....11
Book/Video Reviews
Your Secret Coach by Christine Smith...... Jan.....23
Fear No More by Barbara Cecil and Gerianne Darnell...... Feb....23
Agility Foundation Training Video by Greg Derrett...... Apr....69
Excelling at Dog Agility: Book 3 by Jane Simmons-Moake...... Jun....23
Ruff Love by Susan Garrett...... Jul.....41
Building Blocks for Performance by Bobbie Anderson w/T. Libby...Aug....33
Clean Run Exercise Sourcebook by Pamela Green (compilation)....Sept....61
A Dog Called Kan by Kathy Lofthouse...... Oct....22
Do-It-Yourself Agility Equipment by Jim Hutchins...... Nov....23
Dogsteps—A New Look by Rachel Page Elliott...... Dec....63
Class Action by Stacy Peardot-Goudy
Foundation Training for Instructors, Students & Dogs, Part 1...... Jan.....16
Solid Foundation or Serious Faults? Take the Quiz...... Jan.....18
Foundation Training for Instructors, Students, & Dogs, Part 2...... Feb....16
Jumping Drills for the Novice Through Advanced Classes...... Mar....22
Rear Crosses and Lead Change Cues...... Apr....28
The Front Cross: A New Twist on An Old Move...... May....24
Hand Signals: How Important Are They?...... Jun....18
Shortening the Path to Success...... Jul.....16
Class Action by Jo Sermon
Class Structure: How to Ensure Attention and Participation...... Oct....16
Class Structure: The Beginners Class...... Nov....36
A Plan for the Intermediate Agility Class—Week 1...... Dec....18
Construction Zone
Interchangeable Cavaletti/Bar Jumps by Deb Pepe...... Mar....80
PVC Gate Easel by Sandy Cody...... Jun....14
Making Snooker Balls by Kathryn Harvey...... Aug....60
Simple Indoor/Outdoor Weave Poles by Jim Hutchins...... Sept....46
Equipment Maintenance Tips by Michael Juice...... Nov....27
Course Analyses
2002 AKC Championships: Round 1, Std...... Jan.....44
2002 AKC Championships: Round 2, JWW...... Jan.....48
2002 AKC Championships: Round 3, Hybrid...... Jan.....52
2002 AKC Championships: Challengers’ Class...... Jan.....58
2002 AKC Championships: the Finals...... Jan.....60
2002 AKC Championships: State Team Tourney, ISC Jumpers...... Jan.....65
2002 AKC Championships: State Team Tourney, ISC Standard.....Jan.....68
2002 AKC Championships: State Team Tourney, the Finals...... Jan.....71
2002 All Star Agility Championships...... Feb....48
AKC Invitational Course Analysis by Kathy Keats...... Aug....38
2003 AKC World Team Invitational, Maxi Dog Courses...... Aug....42
2003 AKC World Team Invitational, Midi Dog Courses...... Aug....42
2003 AKC World Team Invitational, Mini Dog Courses...... Aug....44
2003 AAC National Championships, Day 1 by Kathy Keats...... Dec....41
2003 AAC National Championships, Day 2 by Kathy Keats...... Dec...46
Cross-Training by Gerianne Darnell
With Carol Fatheree...... Jun....16
Editorializing
Raising the bar—again? by Rhonda Carter ...... Jan.....5
Build a solid foundation or suffer the price later by Amy Siegel.....Feb.....5
Integrating the science and art of agility by Kathy Keats...... Mar.....5
Humorous look at taking others to trials by Sally Jones...... Apr.....5
Thoughts on a particular breed for agility by Brenna Fender...... May.....5
Problems with the “latest trends” mentality by Kathy Keats...... Jun.....5
Time for a change? by Kathy Keats...... Jul...... 5
Difference between training, testing, and competing by Kathy Keats..Aug.....5
Weave Pole Mystique by Elise Paffrath...... Sept.....5
Run Agility Naked…or You’re Training in the Ring by K. Keats....Oct.....5
First Passion by Kathy Keats...... Nov.....5
Good, Bad, or Just Indifferent? by Monica Percival...... Dec.....5
Event Coverage
2002 NADAC Championships...... Jan.....24
2002 NADAC Final Results...... Jan.....33
2002 AKC Agility National Championships...... Jan.....42
2002 USDAA Steeplechase and Team Championship Results...... Feb....45
2003 All Star Tournament by Elise Paffrath...... Nov....50
2003 AAC National Agility Championships: Intro by Tim RennenburgDec....38
2003 AAC Championships: Overall Results...... Dec....52
2003 AAC Championships: An American’s View by Terry Simons...Dec....54
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Dog Agility But Were Afraid to Ask!
Popping weave poles; rules at the start line; errata...... Jan.....7
Differences in fun match, show-and-go, run-through; backchaining...Feb.....7
Ready for a first trial; NADAC jump height exemptions; table count..Apr.....7
Maintaining speed over dogwalk; points for AKC breed agility ratings.May.....7
Signs of burnout; Steeplechase classes; electronic timing...... Jun.....7
Differing jump heights/different organizations; rationale for correctionsJul...... 7
Nov. A & B, USDAA qualifications for Performance class, test schedule vs. premium,
Choosing an agility instructor, CRCD code...... Aug.....7
Training on six poles, restart after popping, “invisible” weave pole...Sept....11
Entry process for agility trials...... Oct.....7
Open dog in novice, traveling alone, AKC “Invitational” explained...Nov.....7
Defining “on the flat,” unique cues for obstacles, AKC preferred ClassDec.....7
Exercises
Baby Steps: jump foundation training for puppy by Susan Garrett....Mar....15
Jumping Trajectory Defined by Linda Mecklenburg...... Mar....27
Stride Altering Events by Susan Garrett...... Mar....54
My Favorite Jumping Drill: R. Carter, J. Meyer, and R. Hobday.....Mar....75
By the Numbers: Jumping Sequences by Kathy Keats...... Mar....82
Take a Test Drive by Linda Mecklenburg...... May....55
Tunnel Trouble by Monica Percival...... Jun....63
My Favourite Jumping Exercise of 2002 by Iain Fraser...... Jul.....58
When in Doubt, Do the Weave Poles! by Terry Smorch...... Sept....62
Halloween Handling by Kathy Keats...... Oct....47
Thanksgiving Turkey by Kathy Keats...... Nov....54
So you think your dog has good weaves? by Sally Jones...... Nov....59
Krazy Kringles by Kathy Keats...... Dec....65
From the Handler’s Box
NADAC Open/Elite Gamblers, NC by Laurie Graichen...... Jun....66
From the Middle of the Pack by Fred Brattain
Introduction...... Aug....29
Judges’ close calls...... Oct....27
Having fun with your dog: agility as a team sport...... Nov....35
Playing with your dog this winter...... Dec....27
Got Game?
Weave Relay by Kathy Keats...... Feb....11
Scattered! By Cindy Buckholt...... Apr....65
Barrel Racing by Gail Roper...... May....22
Take the Lead by Cindy Buckholt...... Jun....41
On the Fly by Annie DeChance...... Jul.....28
Call Your Shot by Cindy Buckholt...... Aug....16
Time Warp by Bud Houston...... Sept....52
Harry Pawter’s Quidditch by Bud Houston ...... Oct....39
Contact Snooker by Stacy Sties...... Nov....25
The Front-Cross Game by Gloria Mitchell...... Dec....23
Judge’s Debriefing
USDAA Starters/Novice Standard, Westfield, MA by Trisha Stall....Jan.....14
AKC Excellent JWW, Sarasota, FL by Kelli Carter...... Jun....54
K-9 Health Talk
Epilepsy by Peter van Dongen...... Jan.....9
Causes of Lameness by Peter van Dongen, Cert VR, MRCVS...... Mar....86
Preventing Heat-Related Injuries by Claire Duder, D.V.M...... May.....9
About Cruciate Ligament Rupture by James Roush II, D.V.M...... Jul...... 9
Weaving: a Veterinarian’s Perspective by Patti Schaefer, D.V.M.....Sept....12
Euthanasia by Peter van Dongen, Cert VR, MRCVS...... Oct.....9
Miscellaneous
Canine Cineradiography by Rachel Page Elliot...... Jan.....22
By the Numbers: 2002 USDAA 26" Div. G.P. Finals by Kathy Keats.Jan.....39
Meet the Editor, Kathy Keats by Kip Kirby...... Feb.....8
Jumping for Joy by Dr. Chris Zink...... Mar.....7
The Curious Art of Respectful Observation by Suzanne Clothier.....Mar....40
Pepper Memorial Classic by Cynthia Kennedy...... Apr....67
How to Prepare for Competition by S. Brosnahan with E. Calhoun...May....56
Ringwise Handlers by Barbara Klucik...... Jun....34
How to Put on an AKC Trial by Mary Whorton...... Jun....37
When Things Don’t Go As Planned by Kristina Cetrulo...... Jun....44
Warming Up and Cooling Down by Judith Herbers...... Jul.....43
The Joy of Agility by Martha Faulk...... Jul.....51
Stride Length by Fiona Hodgson...... Jul.....55
Aim High! by Marie Logue...... Aug....35
Stressing Out? by Krista Cantrell, M.A...... Aug....51
Late Call by Chris Smith...... Aug....56
The Toughest Obstacle by Kathy Keats...... Sept.....8
Weave Pole Vendors and Equipment Specifications...... Sept....83
Weaving Terminology...... Sept...106
A Weave Pole Whoopin’ by David Ramey (photo study)...... Sept...110
The Art of Winning by Angelica Steinker...... Oct....42
Extreme Measures by Chris Smith...... Oct....45
Student Resistance: The Dance of Learning by Angelica Steinker....Nov....56
Meeting the Mental Challenges of Competition by Tania Chadwick..Nov....60
NADAC Update by Sharon Nelson, President
Update...... May....50
Update...... Dec....26
On Course...
With Maggie Downey by Kip Kirby...... Apr....30
With Gayle and John York by Holly Hulett Potts...... May....26
With Nancy Kleinhans by Kip Kirby...... Jul.....30
With Charlie Kocur by Brenna Fender...... Aug....24
With Ginsey Nickles by Kip Kirby...... Oct....24
With Mary Ellen Barry by Kip Kirby...... Nov....14
With Nancy Ouellette by Kip Kirby...... Dec....14
Sallie Sports Vet by Dr. Chris Zink
When to neuter or spay the performance dog...... Jan.....20
Rehabilitation and continuing agility after cruciate injury...... Feb....24
Growth plate closure and training...... Apr.....9
A-frame heights...... Jun.....9
Carpal arthritis, some suggestions...... Aug.....9
Cruciate injuries: function, prevention, and treatment...... Nov.....9
Slipping on the up plank of the dogwalk...... Dec.....9
Tip of the Month
Fix for adjustable teeter base...... Jan.....6
Qualifying percentage—keeping track...... Feb.....6
Wrapping your dog around a jump standard...... Mar.....6
Weave pole entries with “driven” dogs...... Apr.....6
Structured training for unfocused dogs...... May.....6
Lining up your dog at the start line...... Jun.....6
Creating a “killable” mouse motivational toy...... Jul...... 6
New motivational toy...... Aug.....6
Weaving tips...... Sept.....6
Teaching a nose touch with stairs...... Oct.....6
Copy your dog’s permanent height card...... Nov.....6
Changing the seesaw’s pivot point...... Dec.....6
Training
Making Contact, Part 3 by Chris Smith...... Jan.....37
Running Contacts: Part 2 by Linda Mecklenburg...... Feb....25
Jumping Skills: Basic Grid Work by Julie Daniels...... Mar....34
Follow My Lead, Part 1 by Linda Mecklenburg...... Mar....44
Leading Questions, Take the Quiz by Linda Mecklenburg...... Mar....48
Jumping Concepts from the Horse World by R. Sanders & S. Salo...Mar....50
Knocking Bars by Nancy Gyes...... Mar....60
Control the Dog’s Jumping Arc: Indirect Control by L. Mecklenburg..Mar....64
Follow My Lead, Part 2 by Linda Mecklenburg...... Apr....36
My System of Handling by Greg Derrett...... Apr....63
Susan Garrett’s 2 x 2 Weave Pole Method by Susan Garrett...... Apr....56
My System of Handling by Greg Derrett...... Apr....63
The Trouble with Tables by Rachel Sanders...... May....32
Direct Control of the Dog’s Jumping Arc by Linda Mecklenburg....May....51
Time-Out! By Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D...... May....60
Calhoun Seminar for Mobility-Challenged Handlers by B. Handelman.May....66
My System of Handling, Part 2 by Greg Derrett...... May....64
Take It to the Ground by Nancy Gyes...... Jun....46
My System of Handling, Part 3 by Greg Derrett...... Jun....48
Clicker Confusion by Deborah Jones, Ph.D...... Jun....57
Motivating the Agility Dog by Ellen Hizer...... Jun....61
Case Study: Teaching Weaving Footwork by F. Yang and J. Owen...Jul.....36
My System of Handling, Part 4, by Greg Derrett...... Jul.....46
My System of Handling, Part 5, by Greg Derrett...... Aug....26
Bailey Basics: Part 1, Timing by Tracy Sklenar...... Aug....47
Weave Pole Methods by Nancy Gyes...... Sept....21
Other Types of Weave Pole Training Equipment by Monica Percival..Sept....24
Weave Pole Instruction by Janet Gauntt...... Sept....25
Wonderful Weaves by Jane Simmons-Moake...... Sept....40
Weave Poles: Fun with the Channel Method by Jo Sermon...... Sept....48
Teaching Weaves Using Channels and Guides by Nancy Gyes...... Sept....56
The Weave Pole Dance by Nancy Gyes...... Sept....65
Troubleshooting Weave Entries Two by Two by Susan Garrett...... Sept....71
Slanted Channel Weaving: Best of Both Worlds by Marquand Cheek.Sept....78
Help! Dog Pops Out at the 10th Pole by Stacy Peardot-Goudy...... Sept....85
Weaves Without Worry by Nancy Gyes...... Sept....86
The Proof is in the Weaving by Kathie Leggett...... Sept....95
Training a Weave-a-Maniac by Monica Percival...... Sept...100
My System of Handling, Part 6, by Greg Derrett...... Oct....28
Bailey Basics, Part 2, Criteria by Tracy Sklenar...... Oct....35
Bailey Basics, Part 3, Rate of Reinforcement by Tracy Sklenar...... Nov....29
Perfect Timing by Bud Houston...... Nov....42
Secrets of the Stars, Part 1 by Sandy Rogers and Belinda Head...... Dec....59
Mind the Gap by Mary Ann Nester...... Dec....66
Unleashing Velcro by Lisa Barrett
Teaching distance skills: moving ahead at a jump...... Feb....39
Teaching your dog to run ahead of you...... Apr....71
Pinwheel training: indoors and out...... May....30
Sending to a tunnel at a distance...... Jun....20
Unleashing the Velcro Dog by Jane Simmons-Moake
Foundation Distance Training: Tunnels...... Dec....55
USDAA Update by Kenneth Tatsch, President
Qualification requirements for 2003 events...... Feb....38
Rules and rule changes, titling program, Tournament rules for 2004..Aug....59
You Make the Call
Dogwalk approaches, ascents, and descents...... Oct....14
Teeter contacts...... Nov....47