208: Experiments in AKC Course Design with Greg Fontaine
Bad Dog Agility Podcast · Esteban & Sarah
December 5, 201838m 40s
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Show Notes
In this episode (38:39)
In this episode, Greg Fontaine shares how he has worked with the AKC to experiment with course design strategies aimed at providing better spacing for large dogs.
You Will Learn- What Greg was trying to achieve with his designs.
- Two different course design strategies Greg used to provide additional yardage between jumps for large dogs.
- How these changes were approved organizationally.
- How these changes were handled logistically.
- AKC Judging Guidelines
- Training article on how dogs anticipate spacing: The 20 Foot Trap
Nested Course Strategy
Large Spacing, Closer Traps Strategy